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The Canadian Press
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Internet meme for ‘Suicide Squad’ film ridicules death of Amanda Todd: mom
VANCOUVER – A mock movie poster for “Suicide Squad” depicting Amanda Todd with celebrities who…
Feds prefer proactive approach to pay equity legislation, memo suggests
OTTAWA – The federal government would prefer a proactive approach to ensuring that men and…
‘A Hologram for the King’ among new DVD releases for the week ending Aug. 13
A look at some DVDs scheduled to be released in the weeks ahead. For the…
Trump seeks to stanch bleeding from right flank with lower taxes, deregulation
WASHINGTON – Bleeding support from his own party, Donald Trump attempted to salve the gusher…
Waterloo, Ont., startup aims to take medical marijuana growing high-tech
TORONTO – A startup based in Waterloo, Ont., is looking to take cannabis cultivation high-tech,…
Group led by Essar shareholders says it’s bidding for U.S. Steel Canada
HAMILTON – A consortium led by Essar Global shareholders is making an offer to buy…
Ten-year sentence for Toronto man convicted in sweeping child porn case
TORONTO – A Toronto man found guilty of making and distributing child pornography around the…
Halifax restaurateur praises ‘subtle’ arrest of Newfoundland murder suspect
HALIFAX – A restaurateur has high praise for the Halifax police’s subtle and low-key arrest…
Programs aim to help small businesses recover from Fort McMurray wildfire
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. – Alberta has earmarked $15 million for its share of a program…
More than a snack: farmers fear produce thieves in Manitoba are well-organized
WINNIPEG – From cucumbers to onions to leeks, produce is being stolen in some parts…
Canadian divers Filion and Benfeito win Olympic bronze medal in Rio
RIO DE JANEIRO – Canadian divers Roseline Filion and Meaghan Benfeito have won a bronze…
Hydro-Quebec wins another round in energy feud with Newfoundland and Labrador
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. – Newfoundland and Labrador has lost another legal skirmish in its long-running…
Valeant shares surge 25 per cent, drugmaker could rebrand its tarnished name
MONTREAL – Despite posting its biggest one-day share gain Tuesday, the new CEO of struggling…
Nova Scotia reports lower than forecast deficit as health spending delayed
HALIFAX – Just seven months after Nova Scotia’s government warned of troubling revenue declines, its…
Four Mount Polley mine protesters arrested at company’s Vancouver office
VANCOUVER – Police say four people have been arrested following a protest against the Mount…
Evidence complete at trial of accused election night shooter Richard Henry Bain
MONTREAL – Jurors heard the final evidence Tuesday at the first-degree murder trial of the…
Proposed Yancoal potash mine gets environmental OK in Saskatchewan
REGINA – The Saskatchewan government has given conditional environmental approval for a potash mine that…
Estrada struggles in five innings; Jays bullpen can’t contain Rays in 9-2 loss
TORONTO – Marco Estrada had one of his shortest outings of the season in the…
Entertainment One rebuffs ITV takeover talk; initial proposal worth C$1.87 billion
LONDON – The Entertainment One film studio and distribution business has received — and rejected…
Torstar laying off more than 50 people, job losses at Toronto Star, tablet app
TORONTO – The company that owns the Toronto Star said Tuesday it is laying off…
Bryce Dallas Howard on ‘Pete’s Dragon’ and growing up with dad Ron Howard
TORONTO – Shooting “Pete’s Dragon” brought back many fond memories for Bryce Dallas Howard. Playing…
U.S. Steel Canada says Essar Global restructuring proposal won’t be considered
HAMILTON – U.S. Steel Canada Inc. is rejecting advances from the Essar Global fund, saying…
Security to be tight as UN Secretary-General speaks in Calgary Friday
CALGARY – Security is expected to be tight when the secretary general of the United…
Environment minister urges confidence in process after NEB revelations
OTTAWA – Environment Minister Catherine McKenna urged Canadians on Tuesday to have confidence in the…