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The Canadian Press
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Heavy rain in fire-ravaged Fort McMurray could lead to flash floods
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. – After weeks of worrying about a massive wildfire and smoke, people…
Martin Jones shines as Sharks avoid elimination against Penguins, force Game 6
PITTSBURGH – The San Jose Sharks might have been flying home for a different reason…
Canadian bobsledders take up golf with goal of improving focus, mental toughness
WHISTLER, B.C. – Chris Spring and Justin Kripps take swing after swing at the soggy…
B.C. premier sheds personal silence to help fight sexual violence with law
VANCOUVER – British Columbia Premier Christy Clark says she was 13 years old when an…
Saskatchewan premier pushing pipeline on trip through Central, Eastern Canada
REGINA – Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall is taking his push for the Energy East pipeline…
Amnesty International calls on Iran to release Montreal professor
MONTREAL – Amnesty International is calling on Iran to release a Montreal-based university professor who…
Government won’t entertain Senate’s proposal to amend assisted-dying bill
OTTAWA – The Trudeau government is insisting that medical assistance in dying should only be…
‘Macbeth,’ ‘All My Sons,’ among productions extended by Stratford Festival
STRATFORD, Ont. – As it concludes its opening week, the Stratford Festival has announced plans…
Northwestern B.C. woman accused of stealing cab after spray painting driver
TERRACE, B.C. – A northwestern B.C. woman has been arrested after what police describe as…
General Motors announces plan to expand research into self-driving cars
OSHAWA, Ont. – Ontario will soon be home to a new software centre tasked with…
Ottawa moves to get dirty mowers off Canadian lawns, align with U.S. rules
OTTAWA – The federal government wants dirty gas-guzzling mowers to get off everybody’s lawn. Proposed…
Five things about the stem cell therapy Gordie Howe underwent after strokes
TORONTO – Hockey icon Gordie Howe, who died Friday at age 88, spent the final…
Toronto stock market falls sharply, with energy companies leading decline
TORONTO – The Toronto Stock Exchange saw a triple-digit loss on its last trading day…
Defending champion Hamilton sets pace in first Canadian Grand Prix practice
MONTREAL – Britain’s Lewis Hamilton looks like he’s ready for another double — pole position…
Quebec approves bill to help trans teens to legally change their name
QUEBEC – A Quebec bill aimed at allowing transgender minors to change the name and…
B.C. Appeals Court orders new hearing for convicted airport drug smuggler
VANCOUVER – A man found guilty of using his job at the Vancouver airport to…
Canadian men’s rugby team set to host Japan in Anscombe’s first match in charge
VANCOUVER – Mark Anscombe isn’t wading into the shallow end for his first match as…
Arrest made, arson charges pending following two major Saanich, B.C., fires
SAANICH, B.C. – Police say they have arrested a man suspected of setting two high-profile…
B.C. premier says one step at a time to prevent sexual violence
BURNABY, B.C. – British Columbia Premier Christy Clark says she is finally speaking out about…
Minister troubled by Senate change to assisted dying bill
OTTAWA – A change to the government’s assisted death bill proposed by the Senate could…
Toronto slugger Edwin Encarnacion homers twice as Blue Jays outslug Orioles 11-6
TORONTO – Blue Jays slugger Edwin Encarnacion couldn’t buy a hit earlier this week when…
Argos earn 25-16 exhibition win over Ticats in first game at BMO Field
TORONTO – Mitchell Gale made sure the Toronto Argonauts christened BMO Field with a win…
Hall of Famer Gordie Howe did it all in career that spanned five decades
In a country where hockey is king, Gordie Howe ruled for decades. A Canadian icon,…
Nanaimo, B.C.-based author Susan Juby wins Stephen Leacock Medal for Humour
ORILLILA, Ont. – Susan Juby is the winner of this year’s Stephen Leacock Medal for…