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Frequent failure of guards to obey use-of-force videotaping rules 'alarming':ombudsman

TORONTO — Federal prison guards are failing to comply with rules around videotaping their use of force against inmates in a majority of cases, according to data obtained by The Canadian Press.

Franklin exhibition in London features items from shipwreck, Inuit artifacts

When the Canadian Museum of History began planning a new exhibition on the Franklin expedition now showing in the United Kingdom, neither of the voyage's two doomed ships had been found.

NAFTA, trade, cannabis on agenda as premiers meet in Edmonton this week

EDMONTON — Cross-border trade and the looming renegotiation of NAFTA top the agenda of the upcoming summer gathering of Canada's premiers, says host Rachel Notley.
Motivating private sector to hire military veterans still a struggle

Motivating private sector to hire military veterans still a struggle

CALGARY — A group that helps military veterans find jobs in the private sector says many former soldiers are struggling to find meaningful employment after serving their country.

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Premiers meeting: Canada's premiers will get together beginning Monday in Edmonton for their annual meeting, where there is no shortage of topics to discuss.
Highlights of Vancouver drug-user group's accomplishments over 20 years

Highlights of Vancouver drug-user group's accomplishments over 20 years

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users, or VANDU, is a 3,000-member advocacy group celebrating its 20th anniversary this month.

Residents ordered out of Williams Lake, B.C., ahead of fire fanned by high winds

WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. — Thousands of Williams Lake, B.C., residents are being forced from their homes as high winds fan a wildfire burning next to the community.

Ontario ticket claims Saturday night's $5 million Lotto 649 jackpot

TORONTO — A ticket sold in Ontario claimed Saturday night's $5 million Lotto 649 jackpot. The guaranteed $1 million prize also went to an Ontario ticket holder.

Rosie MacLennan successfully defends Canadian senior women's trampoline title

OSHAWA, Ont. — Olympic gold medallist Rosie MacLennan doesn't even have to be at the top of her game to win national titles. MacLennan successfully defended her senior women's trampoline title at the 2017 Canadian Championships on Saturday.
Travis Lulay comes off bench to lead Lions over Tiger-Cats 41-26

Travis Lulay comes off bench to lead Lions over Tiger-Cats 41-26

HAMILTON — Travis Lulay's evening did not go exactly as planned. Lulay came off the bench to lead the B.C. Lions to a 41-26 victory over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Saturday.
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