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Precautionary evacuation alert issued for Alberta national park over wildfire

WATERTON, Alta. — Parks Canada issued a precautionary evacuation alert on Tuesday evening for all of Waterton Lakes National Park in southern Alberta due to potential danger from an expanding wildfire.
Globe and Mail to tap into online data to help reshape daily newspaper

Globe and Mail to tap into online data to help reshape daily newspaper

TORONTO — The Globe and Mail is putting more faith in algorithms as part of a newspaper redesign that's influenced by what's trending on its website. A print revamp that launches Dec.
Governments provide $20 million to help ranchers rebuild from B.C. fires

Governments provide $20 million to help ranchers rebuild from B.C. fires

VANCOUVER — Ranchers who have lost animals and land to devastating wildfires across British Columbia are getting help from the provincial and federal governments.

Trial begins for Calgary senior accused of negligence in death of daughter

CALGARY — A 38-year-old disabled woman who died while under the care of her 70-year-old mother had not received medical treatment for the last four years of her life and weighed just over 50 pounds when she died.

Downie, Nishnawbe Aski Nation offer condolences after mother of Chanie Wenjack dies

GERALDTON, Ont. — The mother of Chanie Wenjack, the 12-year-old boy who died while trying to escape an Ontario residential school in 1966, has died. The Nishnawbe Aski Nation says Agnes Wenjack, 89, died on Sept.
Emily Carr University unveils new campus, Granville Island left with vacancy

Emily Carr University unveils new campus, Granville Island left with vacancy

VANCOUVER — It's like giant white canvass waiting for students to leave their mark. Emily Carr University of Art and Design unveiled its pristine $122.
Tax changes needed to avoid 'two classes of Canadians': finance minister

Tax changes needed to avoid 'two classes of Canadians': finance minister

VANCOUVER — Federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau says income-tax reforms are needed because small business owners have an unfair advantage that could create two classes of Canadians for tax rates and retirement income.
Riders receiver Carter not looking for more punishment against Bombers fan

Riders receiver Carter not looking for more punishment against Bombers fan

Regina Police say they aren't pursuing any criminal investigations following reports that Roughriders receiver Duron Carter was spit on and Saskatchewan's mascot Gainer the Gopher was roughed up by rival Winnipeg fans during a game Sunday at Mosaic S

Toronto-area police officer charged with impaired driving in early morning crash

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — An off-duty police constable is facing drunk-driving charges in a car crash in Mississauga, west of Toronto. Police allege the officer struck a light standard around 1 a.m. Sunday, then drove off.

Charges laid after provincial police officer is struck and dragged by car

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — An Ontario provincial police officer who was struck and dragged by a car says he is on the road to recovery. OPP Const.
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