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TORONTO — For decades, Sears was a quintessential part of the Canadian shopping experience. Its catalogues adorned coffee tables and its Kenmore-branded appliances were staples in homes for generations.

Halifax students will be getting a daily reminder that their schools sit on traditional Mi'kmaq territory starting this fall.

TORONTO — Acclaimed clothing designer Sid Neigum has been awarded a grant to explore 3D printing.

TORONTO — Canadian theatre star Chilina Kennedy admits she was a little starstruck during the early days of portraying Carole King on Broadway — especially when she got her first email from the legendary American singer-songwriter.

CENTRE WELLINGTON, Ont. — Provincial police say two teens had a close call after tumbling over a dam near Elora, Ont. Police say the incident took place when the teens were swimming in the Grand River late Wednesday afternoon.

RED DEER, Alta. — The City of Red Deer says 400 homes and business are still without power after a violent windstorm hit central Alberta earlier this week.

A shake-up is coming in how Canada pays for its athletes to win Olympic and Paralympic medals.

OTTAWA — Retail sales in Canada were better than expected in April as they rose 0.8 per cent to $48.6 billion for the month. Excluding sales at motor vehicle and parts dealers, retail sales climbed 1.5 per cent.

For half a century, the oilsands have fuelled an industry that has become an engine of Canada's economy. Later this year, the oilpatch will mark the opening of the Fort Hills mine, adding to the 30 oilsands projects in operation.

FORT MCMURRAY, Alta.