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Canada Post issues 72-hour lockout notice; work stoppage possible Friday
OTTAWA – Canada Post said it has issued a 72-hour lockout notice to the Canadian…
Canada joins mission that aims to uncover mysteries of the deep ocean
HALIFAX – Canada is joining a new mission to research Earth’s most unexplored frontier: the…
Spotify’s Top 10 most streamed tracks
The following list represents the most streamed tracks on Spotify, based on the number of…
New report shows slowing market isn’t dragging down Metro Vancouver home prices
VANCOUVER – New figures on housing sales across Metro Vancouver reveal a modest slowdown, but…
Report: VA health care still has ‘profound deficiencies’
WASHINGTON – Two years after a scandal over long wait times for veterans seeking health…
B.C. judge says Victoria homeless camp must be dismantled for everyone’s safety
VICTORIA – A British Columbia judge has ordered the shut down of a camp on…
What will and won’t be delivered if there’s a labour disruption at Canada Post
OTTAWA – Canada Post is facing a potential labour disruption as of Friday. Here’s what…
Courier companies ramp up as Canada Post uncertainty causes business increase
TORONTO – Courier companies say they’re seeing an increase in volume as a possible work…
Jury awards $28.1 million to Beatrice Six exonerated inmates
LINCOLN, Neb. – Six people, known as the Beatrice Six, who were wrongfully convicted in…
Most actively traded companies on the TSX
Some of the most active companies traded Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock…
New party from scratch? Jason Kenney says Alberta needs new united right
EDMONTON – MP Jason Kenney says his plan for a united right in Alberta includes…
Ontario farmers face wilted crops, lost profits due to severe drought
TORONTO – Farmers are facing smaller crops and higher costs as parts of southern and…
Most actively traded companies on the TSX
Some of the most active companies traded Thursday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock…
No Russia in Rio could impact Canadians, but Bishop & Co., focused on themselves
EDMONTON – When Melissa Bishop steps up to the 800-metre start line at the Rio…
USA TODAY Bestsellers
1. “Crisis of Character” by Gary J. Byrne (Center Street) 2. “The Games” by James…
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY Bestsellers
Copyright 5/8/2016 Publishers Weekly. Week ending 7/3/2016, powered by Nielsen Bookscan 5/8/2016 The Nielsen Company.…
Judge: Cosby’s accuser doesn’t have to testify before trial
NORRISTOWN, Pa. – A judge on Thursday denied Bill Cosby’s effort to compel the accuser…
Researchers predict smaller harmful algae bloom on Lake Erie
PUT-IN-BAY, Ohio – Potentially toxic algae is expected to form again this summer in western…
Mother bear, cubs, caught after woman hurt in Maple Ridge, B.C., attack
MAPLE RIDGE, B.C. – The Conservation Officer Service says it has trapped a bear that…
Shooting of ‘Mr. Phil’ shocks Minnesota school colleagues
Philando Castile put on a suit and tie to interview for a supervisory position in…
Thursday’s Games
Thursday’s Games CFL Winnipeg 28 Hamilton 24 Toronto 25 B.C. 14 — European Championship Semifinals…
Fort McMurray fire costliest disaster on record, Insurance Bureau of Canada says
CALGARY – The wildfire that rendered the heart of oilsands country a charred and ashy…
Players in hunt for Pokemon Go monsters feel real-world pain
LOS ANGELES – Beware: “Pokemon Go,” a new smartphone game based on cute Nintendo characters…
Alanis Morissette welcomes baby girl Onyx on social media
LOS ANGELES – Alanis Morissette is sharing pictures of her baby girl on social media.…