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TORONTO — A star-studded benefit that revived "SCTV" hosers Bob and Doug McKenzie for a one-night-only performance has raised $325,000.

OTTAWA — The federal government is on the cusp of launching an overhaul of the computer systems running key social safety net programs, and hoping to avoid seeing another IT project become mired in problems.

HAMILTON — It's been a miserable start to the CFL season for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, but head coach Kent Austin has a simple cure for much of what's ailing his club.

A momentary breach of protocol that saw the Governor General touch the Queen's arm has at least one British tabloid abuzz but some on social media say it's nothing to get worked up about. Gov. Gen.

HALIFAX — Nova Scotians will have wide-spread access to the antidote for opioid overdoses as part of the provincial plan to address the drug problem that continues to grow across the country.

TORONTO — Shedding skin took on a whole new meaning as burlesque performer Dew Lily peered through the red curtains. He emerged on stage as a towering giraffe, complete with a papier-mache head and spotted coat.

OTTAWA — The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has added the Yoplait Minigo and Liberte brands of yogurt to a recall over concerns that pieces of plastic may be in the product. The national recall of General Mills Canada Corp.

OAKVILLE, Ont. — Police say a man from Oakville, Ont., allegedly pretended to be a Toronto police officer and told someone he could get him a job with the force in exchange for cash.

An Ontario court has halted a limestone quarry project on the Bruce Peninsula nearly a decade in the making after finding the province failed to properly consult First Nations whose traditional territory encompasses the area.

NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. — A Niagara regional police officer has been charged with assault. Police say the alleged assault occurred while the officer was off-duty, and involved a person known to him.