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Canada inquires about Doan, Iginla for Olympics; team likely to be picked by November

Canada inquires about Doan, Iginla for Olympics; team likely to be picked by November

TORONTO — Could the next Canadian Olympic men's hockey team have some star power after all? Team general manager Sean Burke said Tuesday that he's inquired about the plans and potential availability of long-time NHLers and current free agents Shane D
Great white shark's travels captivate Nova Scotians: 'Say hello if you see me'

Great white shark's travels captivate Nova Scotians: 'Say hello if you see me'

HALIFAX — He was first detected July 30 in the cold, dark waters off Shelburne, near Nova Scotia's southwest tip.

Calgary airport to convert Lexus-only stalls back to disabled parking

Calgary International Airport has apologized for moving parking stalls reserved for those with disabilities and setting up a Lexus marketing campaign in their place.

Canadian citizenship grant upheld for immigrant doctor living in the U.S.

TORONTO — An immigrant doctor doing medical training in the United States can keep his Canadian citizenship even though he had spent far fewer days in Canada than normally required to become a citizen, Federal Court has ruled.

Rising old age security spending dampened by CPP increases: Report

OTTAWA — The federal government's largest seniors benefit program is on course for all-time highs in spending over the coming years with waves of baby boomer retirements — spending levels that could be even higher if not for changes to the public pen

Fore! Cul-de-sac in Edmonton area being hit with flying golf balls: RCMP

FORT SASKATCHEWAN, Alta. — Alberta RCMP say a street in an Edmonton-area community is being used as a driving range.

Parents warned to monitor teen use of app Sarahah

WINNIPEG — The Canadian Centre for Child Protection is warning parents of the dangers of an app popular with teens called Sarahah.
Toronto's Green and Winnipeg's Harris and Nichols named CFL top performers

Toronto's Green and Winnipeg's Harris and Nichols named CFL top performers

TORONTO — Running back Andrew Harris and quarterback Matt Nichols of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers were named CFL top performers of the week Tuesday along with Toronto Argonauts receiver SJ Green.
Incoming viceregal Julie Payette drops bid to seal her U.S. divorce records

Incoming viceregal Julie Payette drops bid to seal her U.S. divorce records

OTTAWA — Incoming governor general Julie Payette says she'll drop an attempt to block access to documents concerning her 2015 divorce in the United States.
Delegation pays final tribute to those who fought in Dieppe, France

Delegation pays final tribute to those who fought in Dieppe, France

OTTAWA — A small crowd of veterans, dignitaries and invited guests marked a final, drenched ceremony in Ottawa today in remembrance of the 75th anniversary of the raid on Dieppe in France.
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