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NB police arrest two people after report of gunshots

NB police arrest two people after report of gunshots

MONCTON, N.B. — Police in New Brunswick have arrested two people in connection with a shooting incident in downtown Moncton on Sunday. Sgt.
Rising right whale death toll could be "catastrophic": marine biologist

Rising right whale death toll could be "catastrophic": marine biologist

MONCTON, N.B. — A marine mammal expert says the fate of a critically endangered species could hang in the balance with the death of six North Atlantic right whales found floating in the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
Van der Merwe makes Canada rugby history but still rues 28-28 draw with U.S.

Van der Merwe makes Canada rugby history but still rues 28-28 draw with U.S.

TORONTO — After hobbling into the post-game interview room, co-captain DTH van der Merwe took little pleasure in making Canadian rugby history in a 28-28 tie with the United States.
U.S. coach helps out Toronto FC, leaving Altidore and Bradley more club time

U.S. coach helps out Toronto FC, leaving Altidore and Bradley more club time

TORONTO — Bruce Arena has given Toronto FC a helping hand in its Major League Soccer campaign. The U.S.

The Populism Project: new poll suggests "northern populism" brewing in Canada

OTTAWA — A majority of Canadians believe the factors driving recent political upheaval in other Western countries are on the rise here too, a new poll suggests.
Canadian lumber producers brace for second round of softwood lumber duties

Canadian lumber producers brace for second round of softwood lumber duties

MONTREAL — Canada's softwood lumber industry is bracing for a second wave of U.S. duties expected to come Monday that could put further pressure on producers, particularly smaller ones, to cut jobs. The U.S.
Thank you note from Trump is 'memorabilia' for Newfoundland political watcher

Thank you note from Trump is 'memorabilia' for Newfoundland political watcher

BAULINE, N.L. — In a world of political cynicism and voter apathy, Doug Kavanagh is the ultimate engaged citizen.
With wider search for soldiers, Canada's military broadens horizons

With wider search for soldiers, Canada's military broadens horizons

OTTAWA — Canada's military is going all out to erase its reputation for intolerance and misogyny, aiming to recast itself instead as welcoming to Canadians of all races, religions and sexual orientations.
Via figuring out how to retrieve train from Churchill cut off by rail closure

Via figuring out how to retrieve train from Churchill cut off by rail closure

CHURCHILL, Man. — Most of the talk since rail service to Churchill in northern Manitoba was indefinitely interrupted by washouts and other track damage last month has focused on how to get goods and tourists in to the remote Hudson Bay community.
From condoms to caskets: Merchandise marks Canada's 150th birthday

From condoms to caskets: Merchandise marks Canada's 150th birthday

It's been said that Canadians are not brash about their patriotism, but you wouldn't know it from the variety of merchandise, big and small, being snapped up in advance of Canada's 150th birthday July 1.
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