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The Canadian Press
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New U.S. green card policy could impact Canadians seeking permanent residency: lawyer
A new U.S. policy requiring most foreigners to apply for green cards from their home…
Boychuk’s two first-half goals earn Montreal Roses FC 2-1 win over Ottawa Rapid FC
OTTAWA — Tanya Boychuk’s two first-half goals powered Montreal Roses FC to a 2-1 win…
As permafrost thaws, some headwaters in Canada’s North turn orange and toxic: study
Ancient bedrock exposed by disappearing permafrost is releasing toxic metals into Canada’s northern rivers, a…
Mercedes’ Russell fends off Antonelli to win dramatic sprint race at Canadian GP
MONTREAL — George Russell clashed with Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli to win a dramatic Canadian…
Quebec Premier Fréchette won’t rule out exceeding $250M spending pot
LÉVIS — Premier Christine Fréchette defended her spending promises on Saturday, despite a warning from…
Mboko, Dabrowski earn mixed results at Strasbourg International tennis tournament
STRASBOURG — Victoria Mboko and Gabriela Dabrowski provided Canada with mixed results Saturday at the…
Canadian Morales Williams sixth in men’s 400-metre Diamond League race
XIAMEN, CHINA — Canadian Christopher Morales Williams finished sixth in the men’s 400-metre race Saturday…
Runny nose? Itchy? Experts say seasonal allergies worsening due to increase in pollen
A group of Canadian researchers says the amount of powdery pollen released by plants during…
Voting opens in B.C. Conservative leadership race, winner to be announced May 30
VICTORIA — Voting starts today for members of the B.C. Conservative Party to pick their…
‘My principal asked, ‘Are you on the Drake album?”: Toronto teen producer lands on rapper’s new trilogy
TORONTO — On a school night last summer, Toronto producer Arham Paul was getting ready…
Pentagon gave Canada classified paper detailing defence priorities
WASHINGTON — A high-ranking U.S. defence official says the Pentagon gave Ottawa a classified paper…
Stand-alone offence will help investigate, prosecute hate crimes, experts say
OTTAWA — A provision in the federal government’s proposed hate crime bill to create a…
‘Electric Playground’ creator Victor Lucas changed the game — by putting it on TV
TORONTO — Victor Lucas, a pioneer of video game journalism who made a career out…
With reinforcements coming, Blue Jays show signs that they’re returning to form
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays always seemed to be running uphill over the first…
Canadiens look to head home with 2-0 lead over Carolina in Eastern Conference final
RALEIGH — The Montreal Canadiens can go home with a commanding lead in the NHL’s…
Kitchener Rangers rout Kelowna Rockets 5-0 to open Memorial Cup
KELOWNA — The Kitchener Rangers opened the Memorial Cup with a 5-0 shutout of the…
Ebola: How it spreads, the treatments available and why this outbreak is so devastating
TORONTO — As a rare strain of Ebola virus continues to spread in the Democratic…
White scores twice for Redblacks in 27-12 pre-season win over Alouettes
MONTREAL — Keelan White caught a pair of touchdown passes for the Ottawa Redblacks in…
Pinango and Springer each drive in two runs, Gausman in form as Jays top Pirates 6-2
TORONTO — Yohendrick Pinango and George Springer hit two-run doubles and starter Kevin Gausman pitched…
World Cup expected to boost Toronto tourism even if hotel bookings haven’t surged
TORONTO — Hotel industry and tourism groups in Toronto are optimistic that FIFA World Cup…
Smith says Alberta separatists should focus on fall vote rather than ousting her
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says separatists who are upset that a binding vote on quitting…
B.C. Conservative hopeful Findlay still in race after ‘unproven and anonymous’ claims
VICTORIA — The committee organizing the leadership race for the B.C. Conservatives says it doesn’t…
Edmonton dog owner guilty of criminal negligence causing death of 11-year-old boy
EDMONTON — A woman whose two dogs killed an 11-year-old boy at her home showed…
Raptors’ Barnes voted to NBA’s second all-defensive team
TORONTO — Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes was selected to the NBA’s all-defensive second team…