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Stock market fears subside as loonie strengthens against the U.S. dollar

TORONTO — There were fewer signs of investor angst in the markets Friday despite intensifying North Korean-U.S. tensions, while the loonie rebounded after more than a week of losses.
Statistics Canada blames computer error for mistake in census language data

Statistics Canada blames computer error for mistake in census language data

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada has to correct the census results from thousands of Canadians after finding an error in its system that reported unusually high increases in the number of English speakers in some smaller Quebec communities.
Ontario police looking for those responsible in raccoon burning

Ontario police looking for those responsible in raccoon burning

An Ontario police force is looking for whoever was responsible for burning a baby raccoon, calling the treatment of the animal a senseless and inhumane act. Barrie, Ont., police said a severely injured raccoon was found in a park on Sunday afternoon.

Feds to review whether credit unions can use banking terms following outcry

Ottawa says it is reviewing whether credit unions should be allowed to use the terms "banks," "banker" and "banking" after the federal regulator that oversees financial institutions ordered them not to.
Wikipedia founder talks fake news and the need for neutrality at Montreal event

Wikipedia founder talks fake news and the need for neutrality at Montreal event

MONTREAL — Once dismissed as unreliable, Wikipedia has emerged as a trusted source of information in an era of fake news, its founder said Friday.
Ouellet, environmentalists wary of proposed nuclear waste disposal plan

Ouellet, environmentalists wary of proposed nuclear waste disposal plan

CHALK RIVER, Ont. — A proposed nuclear waste disposal site on land around Chalk River Laboratories is too close to the Ottawa River, says Bloc Quebecois Leader Martine Ouellet.
Despite soap opera season, Ticats can still turn season around with win over Bombers

Despite soap opera season, Ticats can still turn season around with win over Bombers

HAMILTON — The soap opera that is the Hamilton Tiger-Cats keeps getting more interesting.
Liberals target autumn for release of homeless veterans strategy

Liberals target autumn for release of homeless veterans strategy

OTTAWA — The federal government plans to release this fall a long-awaited strategy to tackle veterans' homelessness, which in its one of its most recent versions has placed a heavy focus on providing veterans in crisis with help in paying the rent or
Farmers turn to specialized forecasting in face of rising extreme weather threat

Farmers turn to specialized forecasting in face of rising extreme weather threat

CALGARY — In an industry that lives and dies by the weather, farmers like Dwight Foster are looking for all the help they can get to know what's coming.

Police arrest 1, seek 2 more in 2015 London homicide

LONDON, Ont. — Police have arrested one man and are seeking two more in connection with a 2015 homicide in London, Ont. City police say Mark McCullagh was shot outside his home in March 2015 while taking out the garbage.
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