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Indigenous lands in Canada added to Google Maps

WATERLOO, Ont. — Google has mapped thousands of indigenous lands in Canada. Google Canada employee Tara Rush says the company has been conducting mapping workshops with indigenous communities since 2014.

Stabbings in Toronto, Mississauga leave one person dead, 4 others in hospitals

TORONTO — A teenager is dead and four people were taken to hospital following a several stabbings in the Toronto area.

Toronto transit driver suspended after failing drug test

TORONTO — A Toronto transit driver has failed a test — the first driver to fail since the Toronto Transit Commission introduced random drug testing.

Seven stories in the news for today, June 23

Seven stories in the news for Thursday, June 22 ——— FTOUHI TELLS HEARING HE HAS NO MENTAL ISSUES The Quebec man charged in the stabbing of a police officer at a Michigan airport says he has no mental or physical problems and does not use alcohol or d
Raptors select Indiana forward OG Anunoby with 23rd pick in NBA draft

Raptors select Indiana forward OG Anunoby with 23rd pick in NBA draft

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors believe they landed one of the most versatile defenders in Thursday night's NBA draft when injured forward OG Anunoby fell to No. 23.

Teenager arrested and charged in death of Hamilton man

Hamilton police say a teenager has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder following the death of a 42-year-old man on June 3. Dwayne Bride died in hospital after he was found on a sidewalk suffering wounds from a sharp-edged weapon.

Quebec City's Francois Lavoie up for ESPY Best Bowler Award

TORONTO — Quebec City's Francois Lavoie is one of three nominees for the 2017 Best Bowler ESPY Award. The 24-year-old Lavoie, named PBA Tour rookie of the year in 2016, is up against E.J.

Highlights and U-turns in the B.C. Liberals' speech from the throne

VANCOUVER — British Columbia Premier Christy Clark has introduced what could be her final throne speech. In many ways it is a drastic about-face from the platform her Liberal party ran on during last month's provincial election.

Toronto FC president shrugs off obscene banner raised in Montreal stands

TORONTO — An obscene sign directed at Toronto in Saputo Stadium on Wednesday night drew little response from Toronto FC officials. "Honestly I shrugged my shoulders," Toronto FC president Bill Manning said Thursday. "Fans are fans.

Judicial Council to investigate complaints about jailing of sex assault victim

EDMONTON — Alberta's Judicial Council will investigate complaints made about a judge over the jailing of an indigenous sex assault victim.
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