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Canada Basketball tabs Rana to coach national team at upcoming tournaments

Canada Basketball tabs Rana to coach national team at upcoming tournaments

TORONTO — Roy Rana has been named head coach of Canada's men's basketball team for the upcoming FIBA Americup 2017 and Canada's first World Cup 2019 qualifying matches.

An issue for upcoming NAFTA talks: Getting Mexicans a pay raise

WASHINGTON — The cost of Mexican labour will be an issue in the renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement, participants acknowledged at an auto-industry conference, touching on one of the key sectors up for discussion.

Ontario Securities Commission accepts $11 million Home Capital settlement

TORONTO — Ontario's securities watchdog approved a settlement Wednesday with Home Capital Group Inc.
Consultations on 'systemic racism' in Quebec dividing province's political left

Consultations on 'systemic racism' in Quebec dividing province's political left

MONTREAL — Quebec is being widely criticized for its plan to launch public consultations on systemic racism, even by those who agree visible minorities face many structural barriers in the province.
Canadian digital content hub Wattpad looks to propel creators to offline stardom

Canadian digital content hub Wattpad looks to propel creators to offline stardom

TORONTO — The Canadian online storytelling platform Wattpad has proven to be a popular hangout for passionate readers eager to embrace the work of new writers, particularly when it comes to fan fiction tales inspired by pop stars, actors and literary
Transportation agency orders hearing into Air Transat tarmac delays

Transportation agency orders hearing into Air Transat tarmac delays

OTTAWA — Air Transat's president has taken aim at the Liberal government's proposed passenger bill of rights, writing that the legislation may unfairly punish airlines for delays that spiral out of control.

Multiple murder convictions that have led to consecutive sentencing for killers

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Derek Saretzky was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison with no chance of parole for 75 years for killing a father, daughter and senior in 2015.
3 Toronto officers found not guilty of sexually assaulting a colleague

3 Toronto officers found not guilty of sexually assaulting a colleague

TORONTO — Three Toronto police officers have been found not guilty of sexually assaulting a female colleague on a night of heavy drinking after an Ontario judge said the woman's testimony was "fraught with problems.
Burns and blindness: 'Very nasty' giant hogweed plant spreading in Canada

Burns and blindness: 'Very nasty' giant hogweed plant spreading in Canada

It can cause third-degree burns and even permanent blindness – and it’s spreading. Giant hogweed is cutting a wider swath in B.C.
Canada's next food guide opens up industry battle over beef and butter

Canada's next food guide opens up industry battle over beef and butter

VANCOUVER — Lobby groups for the meat and dairy sectors are up in arms over indications that Canada's next food guide could discourage the consumption of beef, butter and cheese.
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