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Vancouver councillor, banker, strategist appointed to B.C. NDP leadership team

VICTORIA — British Columbia premier-designate John Horgan started putting a stamp on his new minority NDP government Tuesday, appointing three people to his inner team including a Vancouver city councillor and a former deputy minister in the previous
Manitoba public-sector unions launch court challenge over wage freezes

Manitoba public-sector unions launch court challenge over wage freezes

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's public-sector unions launched a court challenge Tuesday against wage freezes imposed by the provincial government.
Health Canada testing Banana Boat sunscreen products as complaints mount

Health Canada testing Banana Boat sunscreen products as complaints mount

VICTORIA — A British Columbia mother says her 12-year-old son suffered burn injuries after using a Banana Boat sunscreen product.
Two whales suffered blunt trauma, another killed by fishing gear: vet

Two whales suffered blunt trauma, another killed by fishing gear: vet

HALIFAX — Injuries suffered by at least two of six North Atlantic right whales found floating lifeless in the Gulf of St. Lawrence appear to be consistent with ship strikes, marine mammal experts say.

Muslim prayers at Quebec zoo upset some people

HEMMINGFORD, Que. — A Quebec zoo is defending itself after receiving criticism for allowing a group of Muslims to pray on its premises.
Lost German shepherd is returned to B.C. owner with three nails in its head

Lost German shepherd is returned to B.C. owner with three nails in its head

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — The X-rays leave no doubt about what happened, but Maureen Yeo says she still can't fathom why anyone would shoot three construction nails into her dog's head.
Canada's two new astronauts get rousing ovation at space agency near Montreal

Canada's two new astronauts get rousing ovation at space agency near Montreal

LONGUEUIL, Que. — Joshua Kutryk and Jennifer Sidey have no shortage of tasks to accomplish as the new Canadian astronauts navigate their space careers, but one remains high on their to-do lists: inspiring the next generation.

City of Toronto apologizes for rapper's language during Canada 150 performance

TORONTO — The City of Toronto is apologizing for the "inappropriate content" during a rapper's closing performance to the city's Canada Day festivities at Nathan Phillips Square.

Six stories in the news for today, July 5

Six stories in the news for Wednesday, July 5 ——— REPORTS OF $10.
Broken Social Scene reflects on playing Manchester following terrorist attack

Broken Social Scene reflects on playing Manchester following terrorist attack

TORONTO — Members of Broken Social Scene had to make a difficult decision in the wake of the suicide bombing attack that left 22 people dead in Manchester.
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