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Raptors sign first-round draft pick OG Anunoby to rookie scale contract

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors signed first round draft pick OG Anunoby to a rookie scale contract on Sunday. Anunoby, 19, is under contract through the 2018-19 season, with two team option years to follow.
Raptors sign first-round draft pick OG Anunoby to rookie scale contract

Raptors sign first-round draft pick OG Anunoby to rookie scale contract

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors signed first round draft pick OG Anunoby to a rookie scale contract on Sunday. Anunoby is under contract through the 2018-19 season, with two team option years to follow.

Coast Guard evacuates 89-year-old Canadian from cruise ship

NORFOLK, Va. — An 89-year-old Canadian woman has been evacuated from a cruise ship off the Atlantic coast after exhibiting signs of a heart attack.

Wolfpack foes enjoy trip to Toronto but rugby league journey comes at a cost

TORONTO — In the wake of the Toronto Wolfpack's latest lopsided win, a Gloucestershire All Golds player limped by on crutches as visiting coach Lee Greenwood was being interviewed.
Nova Scotia songwriter Gordie Sampson scores another No. 1 single

Nova Scotia songwriter Gordie Sampson scores another No. 1 single

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia singer-songwriter Gordie Sampson was browsing Instagram when he made an unexpected and stunning discovery: The Backstreet Boys were singing one of his country songs.
Nova Scotia songwriter Gordie Sampson scores another No. 1 single

Nova Scotia songwriter Gordie Sampson scores another No. 1 single

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia singer-songwriter Gordie Sampson was browsing Instagram when he made an unexpected and stunning discovery: The Backstreet Boys were singing one of his country songs.

Museums seek renewed relevancy as a source to combat 'fake news'

OTTAWA — During peak tourist season, thousands of people stream into Canada's national museums each day — and this summer is already shaping up to be even stronger than usual in Ottawa, thanks to Canada 150 celebrations.

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

TORONTO — Talking drugs and politics: The Jean Coutu Group holds its annual meeting Tuesday after reporting its first-quarter results.
Insecticide found in same B.C. hummingbirds that are on the decline

Insecticide found in same B.C. hummingbirds that are on the decline

VANCOUVER — Some species of North American hummingbirds are in severe decline and a British Columbia research scientist says one possible cause might be the same insecticide affecting honey bees.
Effort to remove infant's gender from health card advances equality, experts say

Effort to remove infant's gender from health card advances equality, experts say

VANCOUVER — A parent's request to exclude their child's sex on government-issued identification is pushing past the boundaries of gender stereotyping, experts say. Kori Doty, a B.C.
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