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Teachers lack confidence to talk about residential schools: study

EDMONTON — A study suggests that while teachers may want to instruct about residential schools and include Indigenous culture in their classrooms, they don't feel confident enough and are nervous about saying the wrong thing.

Nunavut hopes first legal beer and wine store might curb boozing

IQALUIT, Nunavut — After almost two decades of debate, the capital of Nunavut is hoping to reduce booze-related social problems by opening the territory's first retail store for beer and wine.

Unpopular Saskatchewan budget hangs over leadership race to replace Brad Wall

REGINA — Retiring Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall's austerity budget from last spring has not been popular with voters and whoever takes over from him could still have to deal with the fallout.

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Home Capital settlement? A London, Ont.

From panhandlers to street musicians, not everyone is ready for cashless society

MONTREAL — The sound of Anthony Lovison's singing echoes through the corridors of the Montreal subway, reaching commuters' ears long before they see the young brown-haired man and his guitar.

Quebec ticket takes Saturday night's $7 million Lotto 649 jackpot

TORONTO — Saturday night's $7 million Lotto 649 jackpot was won by a ticket sold in Quebec. And the draw's guaranteed $1 million prize went to a ticket holder in Ontario. The jackpot for the next Lotto 649 draw on Aug.

Coast guard issues warning about aquatic event on St Clair River on Sunday

PORT HURON, Mich. — The Canadian Coast Guard and its American counterpart are issuing a joint warning for people not to take part in the annual Port Huron float down on the St Clair River between Ontario and Michigan.
Blue Jays acquire right-hander Tom Koehler from Marlins for Gutierrez

Blue Jays acquire right-hander Tom Koehler from Marlins for Gutierrez

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays acquired right-handed pitcher Tom Koehler and cash from the Miami Marlins on Saturday night for minor league pitcher Osman Gutierrez. Koehler, 31, is 1-5 this season with a 7.
Veteran Ricky Ray returns to lead Argos to impressive home win over Alouettes

Veteran Ricky Ray returns to lead Argos to impressive home win over Alouettes

TORONTO — Ricky Ray showed Saturday just how valuable he is to the Toronto Argonauts.
Message of love, tolerance spread at anti-racism rally in Vancouver

Message of love, tolerance spread at anti-racism rally in Vancouver

VANCOUVER — Messages of love, tolerance and understanding were shared by thousands of people who gathered on Saturday to protest racism and hate.
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