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The Canadian Press
The Canadian Press is Canada's trusted news source and leader in providing real-time, bilingual multimedia stories across print, broadcast and digital platforms.
TSX, New York indexes continue pull back amid uncertainty over ‘Brexit’ vote
TORONTO – Jitters over the possibility that Britain may exit the European Union continued to…
Donaldson hits grand slam, drives in five runs as Jays rout Phillies 11-3
TORONTO – Josh Donaldson and the Toronto Blue Jays gave Zach Eflin a rough welcome…
Independent investigation launched after man fatally shot by Nanaimo RCMP
NANAIMO, B.C. – A civilian-led oversight agency has deployed investigators to Nanaimo, B.C., after a…
Tim Bosma’s accused killers also face charges in death of young Toronto woman
HAMILTON – The accused killers of a Hamilton man whose remains were found burned beyond…
Pipeline leak fouls creek near grizzly management area in northwestern Alberta
CALGARY – A pipeline leak has spilled an estimated 380,000 litres of light petroleum within…
Betting Line the favourite for $1-million Pepsi North America Cup harness race
CAMPBELLVILLE, Ont. – A career-best effort secured Betting Line early favourite status for the $1-million…
Seven stories in the news today, June 15
Seven stories in the news today from The Canadian Press: ——— GORDIE HOWE FUNERAL TODAY…
MMVA performer Hailee Steinfeld looks beyond Oscar nom for pop stardom
TORONTO – Actress and singer Hailee Steinfeld can hardly contain her excitement as she looks…
Ottawa rejects decorated Halifax veteran’s application for community care
HALIFAX – The son of a decorated 94-year-old war veteran says he’s shocked after receiving…
Calgary company heads out on medical rescue mission at Antarctic station
CALGARY – Two Twin Otter planes from Calgary-based Kenn Borek Air are on their way…
Report says government and taxpayers on the hook for most flood damage
CALGARY – A new report says Canada is the only G7 nation that leaves unprepared…
London, Ont., mayor, deputy mayor admit ‘inappropriate’ relationship
LONDON, Ont. – The mayor of London, Ont., is temporarily stepping aside after admitting a…
RCMP investigating three sex assault allegations against student: SFU
VANCOUVER – Simon Fraser University says it acted swiftly on sexual assault allegations against a…
Orlando a stark reminder that gay men still face obstacles to donating blood
TORONTO – In the aftermath of Sunday’s massacre at a gay nightclub in Orlando, blood…
Impossible to predict if Senate will hold firm on assisted dying amendments
OTTAWA – On the federal government’s assisted dying bill, the Senate has done precisely what…
Canadian brands use Donald Trump’s ‘bombastic personality’ to appeal to Americans
TORONTO – Canadian companies are cashing in on so-called anti-Trumpism in the United States, offering…
Q&A: Tegan and Sara discuss being rare queer female voices on pop radio
TORONTO – Tegan and Sara count themselves among the lucky few women in the LGBT…
Female playwrights and directors to feature in Stratford Festival 2017 season
Women will feature prominently in leading creative roles during the Stratford Festival’s 2017 season. Female…
Montrealer apologizes for throwing soft drink in face of homeless man
Montreal police say they have launched a criminal investigation after a video was posted online…
Lanny McDonald going another round with Brookfield in Alberta courthouse
CALGARY – A group of investors led by former hockey great Lanny McDonald was facing…
‘It was in good shape:’ Alberta farmer performs highway C-section on dying doe
PRINCE RUPERT, B.C. – An Alberta man was moving an injured deer off a highway…
Wildfire loss to oilsands at least 30 million barrels worth $1.4 billion
CALGARY – Analysts say lost oilsands production from the Fort McMurray wildfires could top 30…
Veterans Chad Kackert, Adrian McPherson both released by Toronto Argonauts
GUELPH, Ont. – The most valuable player of the 100th Grey Cup is looking for…
Canadian Real Estate Association says home sales down month-over-month
OTTAWA – Canadian home sales started off the year at a torrid pace, fuelled by…