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HALIFAX — An unlikely partnership between marine scientists and beer maestros is behind a new shark-inspired brew.

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — A Vancouver-area man has been charged with three counts of aggravated sexual assault for allegedly having unprotected sex without disclosing his HIV status.

HALIFAX — As he turns 30 on Monday, Sidney Crosby will celebrate his third Stanley Cup win parading the cherished mug through the streets of the city where he's been a star since he was five years old.

TORONTO — Nintendo breathed new life into its 3DS family of portable gaming devices with the recent release of the New 2DS XL.

VANCOUVER — This year's wildfire season has become British Columbia's worst in six decades, and a provincial spokesman says the action is far from over.

BANFF, Alta. — The highway that winds through British Columbia's Kootenay National Park was closed for much of the day Wednesday as wildfire smoke made for dangerous driving conditions.

CALGARY — The merger of Alberta's two conservative parties is prompting some disaffected members to form splinter parties of their own despite warnings from experts that the move is unlikely to affect the next provincial election.

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is promising close collaboration with the premiers throughout negotiations to overhaul the North American Free Trade Agreement.

OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.3 per cent in July. Statistics Canada also released seasonally adjusted, three-month moving average unemployment rates for major cities.

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump's ambassador is heading to Canada: the United States Senate has swiftly confirmed Kelly Knight Craft, endorsing her nomination in time for her to begin work as major trade negotiations start.