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New deadline established for competition to design navy's new warships

OTTAWA — Defence companies and shipbuilders competing to design Canada's new fleet of warships have been given until Nov. 17 to submit their proposals.
Consumer agencies warn about flood-damaged cars from U.S. hitting Cdn market

Consumer agencies warn about flood-damaged cars from U.S. hitting Cdn market

TORONTO — Consumer protection agencies are warning those shopping for used cars to stay alert as some vehicles damaged in the recent floods south of the border may appear on the Canadian market.
Understanding of new faceoff standards could make or break Dominic Moore's camp

Understanding of new faceoff standards could make or break Dominic Moore's camp

Toronto Maple Leafs centre Dominic Moore was caught off guard. In his first pre-season game in his return to the Leafs on Monday, Moore lined up against Ottawa Senators forward Ben Sexton for a faceoff at 4:00 of the first period.

B.C. elk wears antler-full of inner tube after second year tangling with trash

YOUBOU, B.C. — A Vancouver Island elk is once again festooned in debris, the second year in a row the young male has inadvertently decorated itself during mating season.

WestJet breaks ground on hangar to accommodate new Dreamliner 787 widebody jet

CALGARY — WestJet Airlines Ltd. (TSX:WJA) is gearing up for delivery of its first Boeing Dreamliner 787 by breaking ground on a new $50-million hangar at the Calgary International Airport.
'Alias Grace' comes at a 'critical moment,' says star Sarah Gadon

'Alias Grace' comes at a 'critical moment,' says star Sarah Gadon

TORONTO — Sarah Polley's new TV adaptation of Margaret Atwood's novel "Alias Grace" has been about 20 years in the making. As it turns out, the timing couldn't be more perfect. Debuting Monday on CBC-TV and Nov.
Word on the Street literary fest puts spotlight on Indigenous writers

Word on the Street literary fest puts spotlight on Indigenous writers

TORONTO — Indigenous poet and author Lee Maracle has a message for the broader writing community: "Move over and give us space at the table.

A quick look at Calgary Flames, city financial proposals on new NHL arena

CALGARY — A quick look at what the City of Calgary and the Calgary Flames are offering to build a new NHL arena: City of Calgary — an equal three-way split of $185 million each from the city, Flames and a ticket surcharge paid by users for a total of

Police searching for man who allegedly caused crash while impersonating officer

TORONTO — Police in Toronto are looking for a man who allegedly caused a collision while impersonating an officer.
Freeland, EU minister celebrate landmark trade deal

Freeland, EU minister celebrate landmark trade deal

NEW YORK — Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland hugged and thanked her European counterpart today as Canada and the European Union marked the entry into force today of a trade agreement that took a decade to complete.
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