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The Canadian Press
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‘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…
Mercedes’ Russell takes pole ahead of Antonelli for sprint race at F1’s Canadian GP
MONTREAL — George Russell won pole for Saturday’s sprint race at the Canadian Grand Prix,…
B.C. Hotel Association blames bad messaging for World Cup vacancies, calls for reset
VANCOUVER — The British Columbia Hotel Association is blaming flawed “messaging” for vacancies heading into…
Remains of missing B.C. actor Stewart McLean found, homicide police say
LIONS BAY — When actor and acting coach Jeff Seymour heard that his friend Stewart…
Nurses union, B.C. employer reach tentative agreement; ratification set for June
VICTORIA — The union representing about 60,000 nurses in British Columbia and their provincial employer…
Teenage phenom Kimi Antonelli chases fourth straight F1 win at Canadian Grand Prix
MONTREAL — Rival drivers aren’t surprised by Kimi Antonelli’s dominant start to the Formula One…
Vast marine conservation reserve, bigger than P.E.I., to protect B.C. central coast
An enormous national marine conservation reserve is being established on British Columbia’s central coast, spanning…
Strike notice by Metro Vancouver staff, district says essential services unaffected
VANCOUVER — A union representing hundreds of Metro Vancouver employees says it has issued a…
‘A little bit snake-bit’: Canadiens encouraged after top line breaks out in Game 1
RALEIGH — Cole Caufield found the puck on his stick in prime shooting position and…
Supreme Court cites hearsay evidence in upholding order of new trial in beating death
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has affirmed the order of a new trial…