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North American stock markets tumble as trading begins in wake of Brexit vote
TORONTO – The vote by Britain to leave the European Union left stock markets around…
Key dates in the final days of Ezekiel Stephan
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. – David and Collet Stephan were sentenced Friday for failing to get proper…
Winnipeg police say missing Manitoba kids found safe with their mom
Winnipeg police say two missing children have been found safe with their mom. Police said…
No winning ticket for $13 million jackpot in Friday’s Lotto Max draw
TORONTO – No winning ticket was sold for the $13 million jackpot in Friday night’s…
Canadian truckers wary new border measure will cause collision with U.S. laws
OTTAWA – Canadian truckers fear a planned new border security measure will steer them into…
Indigenous Affairs, Public Safety pass buck on border-straddling First Nations
OTTAWA – When it comes to questions about who should be helping aboriginal communities navigate…
TransCanada takes next step to get $15 billion for Keystone XL rejection
CALGARY – TransCanada Corp. is moving forward with its attempt to seek more than $15…
Manitoba says fire growing, but rain is forecast and no structures have burned
THE PAS, Man. – The Manitoba government says strong winds have fanned a fire that’s…
Groups fear new paved trail along iconic mountain park land will damage habitat
Parks Canada is preparing to go to the public with plans for a $66-million, 107-kilometre…
Climate change forcing builders to rethink how they design structures: expert
TORONTO – Severe weather events like wildfires and floods are becoming more frequent and more…
Game Boy Disease? There’s a cure for that with wearable technology: doctor
VANCOUVER – When patients visit Dr. Vahid Sahiholnasab for a routine check-up, he often asks…
Syrian refugee student, Edmonton teacher find a novel in his experience
OTTAWA – What’s your secret wish? That’s the first question teacher Winnie Canuel asks her…
Three Amigos to preach North American co-operation against Brexit backdrop
North American leaders meeting in Ottawa this week are being confronted with the seismic economic…
Police say stabbed man was former racist, but aren’t connecting it to his death
Winnipeg police confirm that the victim of a fatal stabbing was once at the centre…
Canadian academic jailed in Iran for dabbling in feminism, security: family
MONTREAL – A Montreal-based university professor being held in an Iranian jail is being investigated…
Federal government invests $150 million for affordable housing in B.C.
VANCOUVER – The federal government has announced it will invest $150 million in affordable housing…
Four stories in the news today, June 27
Four stories in the news today from The Canadian Press: ——— MEXICAN PRESIDENT IN CANADA…
Giller-winning author Austin Clarke dead at 81; won ’02 prize for ‘Polished Hoe’
TORONTO – Austin Clarke, the Toronto-based writer who won the Scotiabank Giller Prize and the…
Officers to testify against ex-RCMP spokesman accused of sex assault in B.C.
VANCOUVER – A three week trial is expected next year for the RCMP’s former chief…
Girl, 14, boy, 17, charged in double shooting, and stabbing in Ottawa
OTTAWA – Three people — including a 14-year-old girl and a 17-year-old boy — are…
Police investigating truck driver in fiery crash that killed four in Toronto
TORONTO – Ontario Provincial Police say a fiery multi-vehicle crash on a north Toronto highway…
Mexican president stops by Quebec City to talk trade before dinner with Trudeau
QUEBEC – Mexico has embarked on an “ambitious program” of human rights reforms and the…
Calgary group pushing for new NHL, CFL facilities pitch council on moving ahead
CALGARY – The group that wants to build a new NHL arena and CFL stadium…
New Manitoba RCMP boss going to Steinbach for inaugural pride march
WINNIPEG – The new commanding officer for Manitoba RCMP says he plans to attend the…