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The Canadian Press
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‘Race’ among new DVD releases for the week ending June 4
A look at some DVDs scheduled to be released in the weeks ahead. For the…
Man’s sudden death prompts RCMP search for watercraft in Maple Ridge
MAPLE RIDGE, B.C. – RCMP in Maple Ridge are investigating the early morning death of…
Meet Marc-Edouard Vlasic, the highly regarded, little-known Sharks defenceman
PITTSBURGH – Marc-Edouard Vlasic doesn’t care if anyone knows his name. The San Jose blue-liner…
Former Valeant CEO to receive nearly US$1 million for continued advice
MONTREAL – The former head of the embattled Valeant pharmaceutical company will receive nearly US$1…
Sharks forward Marleau will not be disciplined for hit on Rust in Game 1
NEW YORK – San Jose Sharks forward Patrick Marleau will not face additional discipline for…
Trevor Noah, Roseanne Barr, Jim Gaffigan among Just for Laughs Toronto headliners
TORONTO – “The Daily Show” host Trevor Noah will be returning to Toronto this fall…
Detour Gold Corp. faces new charges in worker’s cyanide poisoning death
COCHRANE, Ont. – A Toronto-based mining company is facing new charges in connection with the…
Easy come and easy go. Manitoba driver loses vehicle twice to theft
BRANDON, Man. – There’s bad luck and then there’s no luck. This driver may belong…
Economy appears to be losing steam as growth slows down in first quarter
OTTAWA – The Canadian economy appears to be losing steam as it heads into the…
Ontario woman wakes up to find large snake in apartment: police
BROCKVILLE, Ont. – A woman in eastern Ontario called police to her home after waking…
Environment commissioner’s five recommendations on handling severe weather
OTTAWA – Julie Gelfand, the commissioner of environment and sustainable development, has issued her spring…
Preliminary hearing set for Oct. 7 in sex assault case of ex-Montreal-area mayor
MONTREAL – A preliminary hearing will be held in October in the sexual assault case…
CFL veterans Johnson, Allen vying to fill void in B.C. Lions’ backfield
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – Andrew Harris left a big hole in the backfield when he bolted…
Buyer beware: cosmetics safety incidents not reported, no power to force recall
OTTAWA – Health Canada doesn’t regularly test cosmetics for harmful or prohibited substances and there’s…
Some of the highlights of the Manitoba budget tabled Tuesday
WINNIPEG – The Manitoba government tabled a $13.5 billion budget Tuesday. Here are the highlights:…
Border service officials seize arms export bound for Iraq at Toronto airport
TORONTO – Border officials say they’ve seized a cache of gun parts and police equipment…
Taxpayers, ambulance users get break in Manitoba budget; seniors take a hit
WINNIPEG – The Manitoba government tabled a $13.5-billion budget Tuesday. Here’s a look at who…
‘Frozen in time:’ Fort McMurray residents brace for return to city starting at 8 a.m.
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. – Henry Velasquez wants to return to the place where his home…
Financial accountability officer says Ontario Liberals block his access to info
TORONTO – Ontario’s financial accountability officer says the Liberal government is telling ministries to block…
Five reasons why Tragically Hip concert tickets are so hard to get
Tragically Hip fans are fuming over how quickly tickets for the band’s summer tour are…
Coastal community getting new lighthouse that looks like century-old predecessor
HALIFAX – The demolition of a century-old lighthouse in a small, coastal community would usually…
Tobacco quick facts: international overview for plain packaging for products
OTTAWA – Health Minister Jane Philpott announced Tuesday the federal government will hold public consultations…
Dallaire decries global inaction on Syria, amid Rwanda, Holocaust comparisons
OTTAWA – Anthony Lake was in a Syrian hospital a few months ago watching surgery…
Team Glenn Howard adds David Mathers to lineup with Wayne Middaugh still out
Veteran skip Glenn Howard is adding some youth to his team for the upcoming curling…