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Canadian swimming sensation Summer McIntosh sets early tone at Olympic Trials
TORONTO - Swimming sensation Summer McIntosh is setting the early tone at the weeklong Olympic & Paralympic Trials. The 17-year-old from Toronto finished first in the women's 400-metre freestyle a...
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B.C. moves to prevent offender name changes after child killer legally gets new name
VICTORIA - Offenders in British Columbia convicted of serious Criminal Code offences will no longer be permitted to legally change their names under legislation introduced today. Health Minister Adria...
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Ottawa city officials say Israel flag-raising ceremony will be private event
Ottawa city officials say Israel's flag will be raised Tuesday in a private event to mark the country's national day. In a statement, the city says it's agreed to allow the Jewish Federation of Ottawa...
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Stampeders sign first draft pick Labrosse after his NFL camp
CALGARY - The Calgary Stampeders have signed the team's first overall pick in this year's CFL draft. The Stampeders chose defensive back Ben Labrosse of Greenfield Park, Que., fourth overall. The six-...
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Fire bans in effect in three local RM's
Three local rural municipalities (RM's) are under a fire ban due to dry conditions.A level 1 Fire Ban has been in place within the RM of Arborfield since Apr. 16. Any open burning is banned in the RM,...
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Members of Sask. Party not welcome at Regina Pride parade
Members of the Saskatchewan Party are not welcome at Regina's Pride Parade in June. On Monday, Queen City Pride (QCP) announced it was barring Sask. Party members from participating in Pride month cel...
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Crews conduct controlled demolition on Baltimore bridge span as cleanup continues at collapse site
BALTIMORE (AP) - Crews conducted a controlled demolition Monday to break down the largest remaining span of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. It marked a major step in freeing the g...
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B.C., Ottawa put up nearly $254M to expand heat pump rebates
VICTORIA - The B.C. and federal governments have set aside nearly $254 million to expand rebates to convert home heating and cooling systems to more climate-friendly options with a focus on low- and m...
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PWHL Montreal looks to halt Boston's celebrations: 'They think they have it'
MONTREAL - Kori Cheverie heard the jubilation coming from the visitors' locker room loud and clear Saturday night. The PWHL Montreal head coach is eager for her team to prove it was premature. Boston ...
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American Jesse Marsch named coach of the Canadian men's soccer team
American Jesse Marsch has been named coach of the Canadian men's soccer team. Canada Soccer said Marsch, the former coach of Leeds United, RB Leipzig, Red Bull Salzburg, New York Red Bulls and Montrea...
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