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Former bank employee faces charges after allegedly accessing prime minister’s data
OTTAWA — A former Royal Bank of Canada employee faces criminal charges after allegedly accessing…
Bryan and Sarah Baeumler to return to HGTV after inking deal with Rogers
Bryan and Sarah Baeumler are laying a fresh foundation with Rogers Sports and Media. The…
Sebastian Giovinco helps Toronto FC prepare for visit of Inter Miami and Messi
TORONTO — A familiar face strolled off the Toronto FC practice field Wednesday as the…
More Canadians report being affected by extreme weather after hot, dry summer: poll
OTTAWA — A new poll suggests more Canadians say they are being affected by extreme…
Veteran slugger Anthony Santander returns to starting lineup for Blue Jays
TORONTO — After an absence of nearly four months, Blue Jays slugger Anthony Santander returned…
Starter Alexander poised to return for Montreal Alouettes to face Calgary Stampeders
It appears the Montreal Alouettes have their starter back. Quarterback Davis Alexander, who has missed…
Hunt is on for suspect in West Kelowna motel arson
“We take these matters very seriously and are actively working to identify the individual responsible.”
No evidence that Tylenol causes autism, say Health Canada, World Health Organization
TORONTO — Health Canada, the World Health Organization and Canadian autism experts say there is…
Entering 11th year, Devin Booker’s presence gives Suns much-needed stability during a turbulent time
PHOENIX (AP) — There’s a lot of new people surrounding the Phoenix Suns these days,…
Looking for Blue Jays playoff tickets? What to know as they go on sale Thursday
TORONTO — After the Toronto Blue Jays clinched their playoff berth with a win Sunday,…
Restaurants “used as a pawn” as BCGEU strike expands to liquor stores
BURNABY — Some of British Columbia’s most lucrative liquor stores were behind picket lines on…
Ottawa planning ‘refreshed’ AI strategy, data protection bill
MONTREAL — The federal government is putting together a task force to guide its next…
‘Very united’: Toronto Blue Jays fans nervous, excited amid push for the pennant
TORONTO — As the Toronto Blue Jays look to win it all this post-season, some…
Police say dog killed in targeted shooting on B.C.’s Sunshine Coast
GIBSONS — A shooting on British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast has killed a dog in what…
Canadian scrum half Justine Pelletier a key to Canada’s success at Rugby World Cup
While coach Kevin Rouet may chart Canada’s course at the Women’s Rugby World Cup in…
FACT FOCUS: A look at Trump’s UN claims about irregular migration in Europe
MADRID (AP) — President Donald Trump excoriated European leaders about their efforts to slow irregular…
Carney sees possibilities for Canada as he wraps up trip to UN General Assembly
UNITED NATIONS — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada can find opportunities in crisis after…
Former N.S. sailing team member alleges sex assault ignored by sport governing bodies
HALIFAX — A former member of Nova Scotia’s Olympic sailing training program is suing the…
In-office rules for public servants thwarting plan to sell off space, government says
OTTAWA — Public Services and Procurement Canada says its plan to sell off or lease…
Canada’s mayors, councillors want fast-tracking of projects that fight climate change
MONTREAL — More than 250 elected officials across Canada have signed onto a campaign calling…
Air quality warning for Okanagan, Shuswap due to wildfire smoke
Environment Canada has issued a special air quality statement warning wildfire smoke is going to impact parts of the southern Interior over the next 24 to 48 hours.
Voters in Seychelles worry about a drug crisis, environmental challenges and sovereignty issues
VICTORIA, Seychelles (AP) — A drug crisis, environmental challenges and questions about sovereignty are among…
Denmark’s leader apologizes to Indigenous girls and women in Greenland for forced contraception
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — At age 13, Katrine Petersen was fitted with a contraceptive device…
Carney heading to the U.K. to talk trade with world leaders
OTTAWA — Prime Minster Mark Carney is heading to the United Kingdom this week to…