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Manitoba woman charged in mother’s death, believed in alternative care
BRANDON, Man. – Police in Manitoba have charged a woman in the death of her…
Bouchard downs local favourite Konta, Raonic blows past Seppi at Wimbledon
LONDON – Eugenie Bouchard downed local favourite Johanna Konta and Milos Raonic blew past Andreas…
Obama used Ottawa speech to send NATO solidarity message, says U.S. envoy
OTTAWA – President Barack Obama used his speech to Canada’s Parliament to set the table…
Youth convicted of second-degree murder in SkyTrain beating in B.C.: police
NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. – Police say a youth has been convicted of second-degree murder in…
After big names these overlooked free agents could be helpful buys on July 1
Milan Lucic, Andrew Ladd and Jason Demers are likely to draw some of the biggest…
Feds label microbeads as ‘toxic substance’ in key step towards outright ban
OTTAWA – The federal government has officially listed microbeads as a toxic substance, giving it…
Trudeau government launches task force to study marijuana legalization
OTTAWA – The federal government established a travelling task force Thursday that will spend the…
Brett Cecil rejoins Blue Jays bullpen after stint on disabled list
TORONTO – Brett Cecil wasn’t overly positive when assessing Toronto Blue Jays’ bullpen performance so…
‘Four more years’: Canadian MP chanting for Obama draws White House reaction
WASHINGTON – It’s not every day that the crowd’s reaction to a speech becomes a…
Scary moments for competitors as funnel cloud comes near Alberta stampede
PONOKA, Alta. – There were some tense moments among a large crowd at an annual…
Judge rules for Saskatchewan government over tribal council in care dispute
REGINA – A struggle for power between the Saskatchewan government and the Saskatoon Tribal Council…
Alberta Conservative Party picks March 18 for their leadership vote
CALGARY – Alberta’s Progressive Conservatives say they will pick a new leader next spring. Party…
Docs ‘The Pearl’ and ‘The Pearl of Africa’ chronicle lives of transgender women
TORONTO – As a young transgender woman in Uganda, Cleopatra Kambugu found herself at risk…
P.E.I. nightmare: ‘They have done a great job of destroying this family’
CHARLOTTETOWN – When the P.E.I. businessman arrived at the group home in Charlottetown to pick…
Slugger Encarnacion and manager Gibbons ejected from Blue Jays game
Toronto Blue Jays slugger Edwin Encarnacion and manager John Gibbons were ejected in the first…
Toronto FC gives 11-year-old forward from Connecticut a day to remember
TORONTO – On a team that already sports a five-foot-four forward in Italian star Sebastian…
Flames sign winger Troy Brouwer, goalie Chad Johnson to kick off free agency
CALGARY – Home aligned with team for Troy Brouwer. The right-winger says he planned to…
Trudeau celebrates country’s diversity during Canada Day bash in Ottawa
OTTAWA – Canadians marked their country’s 149th birthday Friday with coast-to-coast celebrations headlined by a…
Oilers sign forward Milan Lucic to 7-year, $42 million contract
EDMONTON – Peter Chiarelli admits there’s a risk in every decision he makes. But the…
Q&A: RuPaul Charles reflects on Orlando, weighs Canadians on ‘Drag Race’
TORONTO – International drag queen extraordinaire RuPaul is taking a moment to hang up the…
Canada Post workers make new proposal and hold off on strike notice
The union representing postal workers says it has presented Canada Post with new offers, and…
Saskatchewan minister says she’s committed to resuming talks with tribal council
REGINA – Saskatchewan’s social services minister says the province is committed to resuming discussions with…
Parks Canada officials say human contact putting wildlife, people at risk
BANFF, Alta. – Tourists are repeatedly warned about getting too close to wildlife they come…
PQ leadership candidate says Trudeau’s Canada Day video insulted Quebecers
MONTREAL – A Parti Quebecois leadership candidate is calling on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to…