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B.C. ranchers anticipate devastating wildfire losses as evacuation orders lifted

B.C. ranchers anticipate devastating wildfire losses as evacuation orders lifted

KAMLOOPS, B.C. — Ranchers in the centre of British Columbia's cattle country are facing "heartbreak" as they return to scorched fields, dead livestock and damaged infrastructure following weeks of wildfires. Kevin Boon, the general manager of the B.
Jays front office looks to 2018 but John Gibbons still has eye on this season

Jays front office looks to 2018 but John Gibbons still has eye on this season

TORONTO — Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins may be looking to next season but manager John Gibbons is still focused on 2017.

Police in Ottawa say 2 homicides and a shooting, may be connected

OTTAWA — Police in Ottawa say they believe two homicides and a shooting that resulted in serious injuries may be connected. They say officers responded at about 7 a.m.
The Tuesday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories

The Tuesday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories

Highlights from the news file for Tuesday, July 25 ——— HORGAN, TRUDEAU MEET FOR FIRST TIME: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and brand new B.C.

TSX gains as metals and energy stocks surge on positive news from China and OPEC

TORONTO — Soaring metal and energy shares helped push Canada's main stock index higher Tuesday as commodity prices rose on global positive sentiment from China and OPEC. In Toronto, the S&P/TSX composite index was up 73.68 points to 15,202.37.
Serial killer guilty of professional misconduct by nursing college

Serial killer guilty of professional misconduct by nursing college

TORONTO — The actions of a nurse who killed vulnerable patients in her care were the "most egregious" Ontario's nursing regulator has ever seen, the body said Tuesday as it revoked Elizabeth Wettlaufer's certification and found her guilty of professi

Toronto's Pearson Airport could be hit by baggage handlers' strike on Thursday

TORONTO — Ground crew for 30 airlines at Pearson International Airport could be walking a picket line Thursday, potentially delaying flights.

Newfoundland report calls for overhaul of policy of inclusion in the classroom

ST. JOHN'S, N.L.

QuickQuotes: Supporters, detractors weigh in on Pacific Northwest LNG decision

VANCOUVER — Malaysian national energy company Petronas announced Tuesday it was walking away from the Pacific NorthWest LNG project, a massive liquefied natural gas development that was to be built in British Columbia.
Canadian swimmer Masse sets 100-metre backstroke record at world championships

Canadian swimmer Masse sets 100-metre backstroke record at world championships

Around this time last year, Kylie Masse might not have pictured herself as a world champion and record holder. That all changed at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
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