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ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE, Alta. — Police say they shot and killed a cougar that had climbed a tree near a school in west-central Alberta.

HALIFAX — One of the most potent opioids on the planet has likely made its way to the East Coast — and it poses a deadly risk for street drug users, Nova Scotia's chief medical officer said Friday. Dr.

OTTAWA — Six of the country's leading health organizations endorse 10 new cannabis recommendations designed to help reduce the risks associated with Canadians using marijuana — which is set to become legal in a year.

FREDERICTON — A major New Brunswick mining project — tapping into one of North America's largest deposits of tungsten — has received federal environmental assessment approval.

TORONTO — Ontario will announce reforms to ticket selling legislation on Monday, after a public consultation found widespread support for more transparent sales and more rules for resellers, The Canadian Press has learned.

TORONTO — Ontarians were urged to stock up on booze over the weekend ahead of a possible strike by liquor store workers that could begin before Canada Day.

OTTAWA — The head of the navy says the country needs submarines to know what is happening beneath the waves around Canada — though he won't say if foreign subs are actually poking around Canadian waters.

TORONTO — On the heels of its Oscar-winning success, "La La Land" has joined a growing roster of movies getting the concert treatment.

WATERLOO, Ont. — BlackBerry CEO John Chen defended his plan to grow the software business as its shares tumbled Friday after reporting revenue that fell short of expectations.

OTTAWA — U2 band members Bono and the Edge will perform at next week's Canada Day celebrations in Ottawa.