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The Canadian Press
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RioCan to acquire CPPIB’s interest in four properties under $352 million deal
TORONTO – RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust says it has entered into a firm agreement…
Reduction of 70 workers expected to save $7M a year for AltaGas Ltd.
Calgary-based power and natural gas supplier AltaGas Ltd. said Thursday it has reduced its workforce…
Canada decries South China Sea tensions, says ongoing tension bad for security
OTTAWA – Canada weighed in Thursday in the ongoing South China Sea dispute, with a…
Halifax police investigate fifth sex assault allegedly involving cab driver
Halifax police are investigating a fifth sexual assault involving a cab driver, and say the…
Quebec judge expected to rule Friday in Anticosti Island dispute
MONTREAL – A judge says he will rule Friday in the dispute between Petrolia Inc.…
Canada Dry: Dustin Johnson and Luke List co-leaders at hot, dry Canadian Open
OAKVILLE, Ont. – Dustin Johnson and Luke List may be co-leaders, but it’s the weather…
Husky Energy pipeline leaks oil into North Saskatchewan River
MAIDSTONE, Sask. – Oil from a Husky Energy (TSX:HSE) pipeline spilled into the North Saskatchewan…
Trump’s big speech: Heavy on gloom-tinged nostalgia, light on policy solutions
CLEVELAND – Donald Trump delivered the biggest speech of his young political career borrowing from…
Calgary takes advantage of Winnipeg turnovers, beats Blue Bombers 33-18
WINNIPEG – Bo Levi Mitchell knows the Calgary Stampeders are a confident group. The quarterback…
Facts about the Tragically Hip as the band launches farewell tour
VICTORIA – Canadian rock band the Tragically Hip begins what is being billed as its…
Quebec singer disappointed comic will appeal ruling by human-rights tribunal
MONTREAL – A young Quebec artist expressed disappointment Thursday a comedian is appealing a human-rights…
Something must be done for Yazidis, MPs say, but can’t agree on what
OTTAWA – An emotional three days of testimony on the plight of minority refugee groups…
Donald Trump’s NATO comments ‘not helpful’, defence minister says
OTTAWA – Donald Trump’s comments that, if elected president, the U.S. wouldn’t automatically come to…
Loved ones celebrate slain Calgary mom, daughter with dancing and poetry
CALGARY – Loved ones of a slain mother and daughter celebrated their lives with one…
A GOP post-convention bounce? Maybe for the job-seeking journalist who cried plagiarism
CLEVELAND – One possible winner from this week’s Republican gathering got his convention bounce in…
Justin Bieber gets warning from Toronto after appearing with lions in city
TORONTO – Is it too late now to say sorry? Canadian pop star Justin Bieber…
Husky oilsands project back on track after being shut down during wildfire
CALGARY – Husky Energy says its thermal oilsands project that was shut down while wildfires…
Kinky fish clog traffic in Newfoundland: ‘It creates chaos trying to get there’
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. – In eastern Newfoundland, nothing clogs traffic like kinky sex on the…
Man in contempt for refusing to hand over dangerous Doberman to be put down
TORONTO – A man who refused to turn over his aggressive Doberman pinscher to be…
Impact clear roster spot; deal midfielder Alexander to Dynamo for cash
MONTREAL – The Montreal Impact traded veteran midfielder Eric Alexander to the Houston Dynamo for…
‘A natural thing to do:’ Yukon premier, son shot meat served at premiers dinner
WHITEHORSE – Yukon Premier Darrell Pasloski hasn’t only welcomed his colleagues from across Canada this…
Canadian women to face France in Auxerre in final pre-Olympic soccer test
The Canadian women’s soccer team plays its final pre-Olympic warmup Saturday when it takes on…
Impact look to get back on track at home against conference rival Union
MONTREAL – The Montreal Impact have a chance to reverse a mediocre home record when…
Canadian women’s basketball team has eye on medal at Rio Olympics
TORONTO – Natalie Achonwa has worn a wide smile since touching down in Toronto on…