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It's official: Trump campaign wanted campaign help from Putin government

It's official: Trump campaign wanted campaign help from Putin government

WASHINGTON — It's not an anti-Trump conspiracy and it's not fake news.

Oil, lumber companies mobilize to protect pipelines, mills from B.C. wildfires

VANCOUVER — Kinder Morgan Canada and other companies are working to keep some of the more than 200 wildfires burning across British Columbia away from their infrastructure, while a number of firms have suspended or reduced operations for the indefini
Police identify two people found dead in burned-out car; seeking vehicle's owner

Police identify two people found dead in burned-out car; seeking vehicle's owner

Calgary police have identified two of three people found dead in a burned-out car at a suburban construction site and are asking for the public's help in tracking down the vehicle's owner.

New online map shows wildfire risk across Newfoundland and Labrador

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — As firefighters on Canada's west coast battle wildfires sweeping through the British Columbia Interior, the country's eastern-most province is hoping a new tool will help stomp out forest fires before they start.
Halifax mayor speaks out against removal of Cornwallis statue from park

Halifax mayor speaks out against removal of Cornwallis statue from park

HALIFAX — Tensions over how Halifax honours its contentious founder are growing as a plan to topple the statue of Edward Cornwallis from a downtown park circulates on social media.

Military's first female JAG hopes her appointment sends a message

OTTAWA — The Canadian military's new top legal officer is hoping her appointment sends a message, namely that the Forces is serious about accepting — and valuing — women in uniform.
'Whole lot of questions:' Alberta considers contaminated site for park

'Whole lot of questions:' Alberta considers contaminated site for park

EDMONTON — The Alberta government is thinking about cleaning up a former wood-preserving site along one of the province's biggest lakes by capping it off and turning the adjacent land into a park.
'He was picking up bloody money.' Medical student sentenced to life for murder

'He was picking up bloody money.' Medical student sentenced to life for murder

HALIFAX — William Sandeson arranged a drug deal to kill a fellow university student and steal nine kilograms of marijuana, a Nova Scotia Supreme Court judge said Tuesday before sentencing the former medical student and track athlete to life in prison

What's red and black and eats aphids? Regina using ladybugs to control pests

REGINA — The city of Regina is about to release a red-and-black aerial arsenal to help control some common pests.

TSX edges higher, Canadian dollar pulls back ahead of BoC decision

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index rose moderately Tuesday as investors awaited a highly-anticipated rate decision from the Bank of Canada. The Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index climbed 43.86 points to 15,149.
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