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Elections Canada apologizes to Kativik Regional Government for voting day problems
OTTAWA — Elections Canada apologized Tuesday to the Kativik Regional Government in Quebec for problems…
Environment groups calls for swift climate policies ahead of fall Parliament session
OTTAWA — Environment groups are calling on the federal government to move swiftly on climate…
St. Louis Blues prospect Zach Dean placed in NHL/NHLPA assistance program
TORONTO — St. Louis Blues prospect Zach Dean has entered the NHL and NHL Players’…
Wisconsin kayaker who faked his death and fled to Asia says plan was a ‘crazy, emotional dream’
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin kayaker who faked his own death so he could…
Giant fish delighting customers at Salmon Arm pet store for 30 years
“Pacu has fans all over the place, he’s definitely a local celebrity.”
B.C. truck driver fired after allegedly driving impaired and crashing into ditch
SURREY — A British Columbia dump truck driver has been fired after allegedly driving impaired…
Mining experts see little industry shakeup after Teck-Anglo American merger
Top executives at Vancouver miner Teck Resources Ltd. and London-based global heavyweight Anglo American PLC…
Quinn and Jack Hughes acknowledge they’d like to play together in the NHL
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Vancouver Canucks executive Jim Rutherford made waves in May when he…
Return of NFL gives Proline bettors plenty of chances for happy returns
A wild start to the NFL regular season provided Proline players with plenty of happy…
Quinn Hughes on brother Jack’s desire to play together one day: ‘Him being authentic’
LAS VEGAS — Jack Hughes kicked a potential hornet’s nest earlier this week. The New…
NATO scrambles jets to shoot down Russian drones in Poland, raising fears of war spillover
WOHYN, Poland (AP) — Multiple Russian drones crossed into Poland in what European officials described…
Former Nunavik police officer sentenced to seven years for sex crimes
MONTREAL — Quebec’s police watchdog says a former Nunavik police officer has been sentenced to…
Keeping Elks’ Rankin in check a stiff test for Argonauts’ defence
The Toronto Argonauts’ defence faces a stiff challenge Saturday afternoon. Toronto (4-8) hosts the Edmonton…
Movie project aims to tell story of Ukraine soccer club Shakhtar during Russian invasion
TORONTO (AP) — A film screenplay is being written about Ukrainian soccer club Shakhtar Donetsk’s…
How much have fossil fuel giants contributed to heat waves such as B.C.’s heat dome?
Planet-warming emissions from a group of the world’s largest fossil fuel producers have significantly ramped…
‘Peak Everything’ among 10 Canadian films up for Windsor International Film Festival prize
An eco-anxiety love story and a cautionary tale about late-stage capitalism are among the movies…
Heineman has walk-off RBI in 10th inning as Blue Jays rally past Astros 4-3
TORONTO — Tyler Heineman’s 10th inning hit scored Myles Straw as the Toronto Blue Jays…
Artist Norval Morrisseau’s estate wants dismissal of lawsuit alleging sexual assault
VANCOUVER — The estate of Indigenous artist Norval Morrisseau is seeking dismissal of a lawsuit…
Trump’s signature, a symbol of presidential power, is under new scrutiny thanks to the Epstein case
The signature of an American president is one of the planet’s most powerful symbols. It…
Trey Lyles leaves NBA after 10 years to sign with Real Madrid
MADRID (AP) — NBA veteran Trey Lyles has made the jump overseas by joining Real…
Ottawa man confirmed dead in Lisbon streetcar crash
OTTAWA — An Ottawa man was among the tourists killed when a streetcar crashed in…
Thousands sign parliamentary petition to make fibbing politicians pay political price
OTTAWA — A Toronto man wants to make honesty the best political policy by passing…
Suspect arrested after Montreal concertgoers report needle pricks, dizziness
MONTREAL — Montreal police say a 33-year-old man was arrested last month after reports that…
Canada to convene G7 energy, environment ministers in Toronto next month
OTTAWA — Canada will be hosting G7 energy and environment ministers in Toronto next month.…