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Canadians reflect on Princess Diana with 20th anniversary of her death nearing

Canadians reflect on Princess Diana with 20th anniversary of her death nearing

With the 20th anniversary of Princess Diana's death approaching Thursday, she has returned to our cultural imagination. The late Princess of Wales has been gracing magazine covers as a style icon again.

Harassment claim against Liberal MP subject to new process: Trudeau

MONCTON, N.B. — Justin Trudeau says he's relieved that the House of Commons now has a formal process in place to deal with allegations of harassment such as those being levelled against one of his own MPs.
Former NDP leader Alexa McDonough wades into leadership race to back Guy Caron

Former NDP leader Alexa McDonough wades into leadership race to back Guy Caron

OTTAWA — Former NDP leader Alexa McDonough is weighing in on the party's ongoing battle to succeed outgoing leader Tom Mulcair.

Atlantic salmon caught in B.C. waters, far north of damaged U.S. fish farm

SECHELT, B.C. — A First Nation on British Columbia's south coast says its members have caught three Atlantic salmon after thousands of the fish escaped from a farm in Washington state.
Winnipeg trio Harris, Nichols and Leggett named CFL's top performers for August

Winnipeg trio Harris, Nichols and Leggett named CFL's top performers for August

TORONTO — Running back Andrew Harris, quarterback Matt Nichols and defensive back Maurice Leggett of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers were named the CFL's top performers for August on Wednesday. Harris ran for 330 yards on 45 carries (7.
Juno Awards to reinstate comedy album category after 33-year hiatus

Juno Awards to reinstate comedy album category after 33-year hiatus

TORONTO — Canadian comics are getting a chance to win a Juno Award with the return of the comedy album of the year category.
Quebec activist Jaggi Singh arraigned on obstruction and impersonation charges

Quebec activist Jaggi Singh arraigned on obstruction and impersonation charges

QUEBEC — A well-known left-wing activist has pleaded not guilty to a charge of obstructing justice and one of impersonation that was filed after he identified himself as former NHL star Michel Goulet.
Country artists mourn death of music videos on CMT as channel shifts focus

Country artists mourn death of music videos on CMT as channel shifts focus

TORONTO — CMT Canada's decision to stop playing music videos will hobble a homegrown country scene already struggling to compete against slicker, better promoted U.S. rivals, say Canadian musicians.

Man faces charges in fire that destroyed Alliston historical building

NEW TECUMSETH, Ont. — A 23-year-old man is facing charges in a fire that destroyed a historical building in Alliston, Ont.
First Nations, environmentalists occupy salmon farm in British Columbia

First Nations, environmentalists occupy salmon farm in British Columbia

ALERT BAY, B.C. — A group of First Nations and environmentalists are occupying a salmon farm near Alert Bay, B.C., and say they won't leave until the provincial and federal governments revoke permits for the facility.
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