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Melissa partly to blame for wet, windy Halloween in Maritimes, Quebec and Ontario
HALIFAX — Residents of the Maritimes, Quebec and southern Ontario can expect wet, blustery weather…
Quebec medical specialists announce legal challenge of new compensation law
QUÉBEC — Medical specialists in Quebec are planning a legal challenge to a recent law…
Congress shielded gun companies from lawsuits. Some blue states think they’ve found a loophole
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Two decades after a Republican-controlled Congress gave gun manufacturers immunity from…
Canada’s status as a country without endemic measles can now be revoked
TORONTO — Canada is poised to lose its international status as a measles-free country now…
Slow-moving storm dumps as much rain as a hurricane in parts of Central Florida
Intense rains that stalled over Central Florida unleashed nearly 20 inches (508 millimeters) of rain…
In the news today: Alberta set to order end to mass teachers strike
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
QMJHL roundup: Mooseheads start slow, finish strong with 5-2 win over Wildcats
MONCTON — Carlos Handel had a goal and assist, Owen Bresson stopped 37 shots, and…
Witches and warlocks take part in ‘magical’ day on Fredericton lake for Halloween
FREDERICTON — Jane Ostrovsky glided on Fredericton’s Killarney Lake, her paddle board barely rippling the…
Alberta’s latest pipeline push dredges up ghosts of projects past
CALGARY — Few are as acquainted with Canada’s graveyard of defunct oil pipelines as Alex…
Early voting begins in New York City mayor’s race and contest to pick New Jersey’s next governor
NEW YORK (AP) — Polling places opened Saturday for the start of in-person voting for…
QMJHL roundup: Regiment unleash offence in beating Sea Dogs 6-3
ST. JOHN’S — Liam Arsenault, Maddex Marmulak and Dawson Sharkey each had a goal and…
Trump speaks at tele-rally to boost GOP’s chances in governor’s race in New Jersey
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump urged his supporters in New Jersey late Friday to…
How common is severe climate change anxiety in Canada? Study offers a glimpse
David Toro was taken aback by the turnout at a climate change anxiety peer-support group.…
Nova Scotia to learn from Ontario’s nuclear efforts as part of new agreement
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston says his government will learn from Ontario’s nuclear…
Wildfire fighters, evacuees call on feds to restore funds for equipment and training
OTTAWA — When Jennifer Saulnier fled her home with her dog in Tantallon, N.S., in…
You ‘wouldn’t want to live in’ decrepit military housing, auditor general says
OTTAWA — Many of the living spaces used by Canadian Armed Forces members at several…
Auditor finds gaps in federal government’s cybersecurity shield as threats multiply
OTTAWA — The federal auditor found “significant gaps” in the government’s cybersecurity services, monitoring efforts…
Obama will campaign with Spanberger and Sherrill in high stakes governor’s races
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Former President Barack Obama will campaign alongside Democrats Abigail Spanberger and…
Here’s a list of September inflation rates for selected Canadian cities
OTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate was 2.4 per cent in September, Statistics Canada says.…
QMJHL roundup: Ricard leads Sagueneens to 6-2 win over Remparts
QUÉBEC — Emile Ricard scored twice, Nathan Lecompte had three assists and the visiting Chicoutimi…
GOP’s immigration pitch to New Jersey Latinos aims for some distance from Trump in governor’s race
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — At a Spanish-speaking town hall, the Republican candidate for New Jersey…
QMJHL roundup: Shilov scores late winner as Tigres top Wildcats 5-3
MONCTON — Egor Shilov’s power-play goal at 17:26 of the third period snapped a 3-3…
Obama, aiming to boost Democrats in New Jersey and Virginia, endorses Sherrill and Spanberger
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Barack Obama has endorsed the Democratic candidates for governor in New…
Industry minister says relief coming for tariff-hit softwood lumber sector
OTTAWA — Federal Industry Minister Mélanie Joly said financial relief is coming soon for Canada’s…