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The Canadian Press
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COWs, antennas and FIFA: How telecoms are boosting cellular networks during World Cup
It’s the MVP that herds of fans gathered at the newly branded Toronto Stadium probably…
B.C. Supreme Court finds Victoria has authority to restrict camping in city parks
VICTORIA — The B.C. Supreme Court has found that the City of Victoria did not…
Suspect in consulate shooting still at large after Toronto cop killed in related raid
TORONTO — The search for a suspect in a shooting at the U.S. Consulate continued…
Carney announces new intelligence exchange agreement with France
PARIS — Canada and France will deepen their defence and industrial co-operation through a new…
Ottawa moves to tighten rules barring forced labour products from Canada
OTTAWA — The federal government tabled a bill Friday to change the way Canada bars…
Steel producers association unhappy with tariff remission program extensions
OTTAWA — Ottawa’s decision to extend a tariff offset program for some U.S. steel imports…
Defending Grey Cup champion Riders host Rourke, Lions, in opener for both teams
REGINA — The B.C. Lions are going from a bye week to a big test…
Alanis Morissette shines, Michael Bublé forgets the gig at Canada’s World Cup opener
TORONTO — Alanis Morissette had soccer fans head over feet as she helped kick off…
FIFA lawyers demand Toronto pot shop to stop selling bong resembling World Cup trophy
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TORONTO — A Toronto cannabis shop selling bongs that resemble the World Cup trophy has…
Lutnick leading charge on Gordie Howe Bridge ahead of delay: White House official
WASHINGTON — U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has been leading the charge in the Trump…
B.C. girl sexually assaulted by stranger at Vancouver Island bus stop, police say
LANGFORD — Police on Vancouver Island are looking for a suspect after a girl was…
Man charged with manslaughter in fatal Vancouver stabbing
VANCOUVER — A 32-year-old man has been charged with manslaughter over a fatal stabbing in…
Blue Jays activate star catcher Alejandro Kirk before series with Yankees
NEW YORK — The Blue Jays have activated star catcher Alejandro Kirk from the 60-day…
Vancouver Canucks sign defenceman Jack Thompson to one-year deal
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have added to their blue line depth, signing defenceman Jack…
Supreme Court rules New Brunswick lieutenant-governor must be bilingual
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that the lieutenant-governor of New Brunswick…
Joint Canada-U.S. military officer summit shelved
OTTAWA — The United States Army National Guard has shelved an annual Canada-U.S. summit of…
New chair for police board in Surrey, B.C., after former chair quit in protest
SURREY — The police board in Surrey, B.C., says it has chosen its next chair,…
Canadian tennis star Mboko to miss Wimbledon with injured MCL in left knee
Canadian tennis star Victoria Mboko says she will miss the rest of the grass-court season,…
Canada pledges $100M for Palestinians facing settler violence, humanitarian crisis
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand has announced $100 million in federal funding to…
Top seed Auger-Aliassime upset by Majchrzak in Libema Open quarterfinals
‘S-HERTOGENBOSCH — Top-seeded Canadian Félix Auger-Aliassime was upset 6-4, 6-3 by Poland’s Kamil Majchrzak on…
BC Hydro expects World Cup and hot weather to trigger record spring power consumption
VANCOUVER — BC Hydro says the province’s spring power demand is expected to hit historic…
Mitchell tosses three TDs in Ticats’ 37-27 win over Blue Bombers
WINNIPEG — Bo Levi Mitchell has a long memory that served him well on Thursday.…
Body of OPP Const. Tarun Bali to brought to Thornhill ahead of funeral
TORONTO — A sombre police procession brought the body of an Ontario police officer killed…
Edin Dzeko available for Bosnia-Herzegovina’s World Cup opener against Canada
TORONTO — Edin Dzeko is ready to go. Bosnia-Herzegovina head coach Sergej Barbarez says the…