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Tickets go on sale for Invictus Games as event marks 100-day countdown

TORONTO — The strength of Canada's team at the upcoming Invictus Games in Toronto lies in the bond between the veterans and armed forces members who form the group, the team's co-captain said Thursday as organizers marked the 100-day countdown to the

Man sought after making alleged racist insults on Markham, Ont., street

MARKHAM, Ont. — York regional police say their hate crime unit is investigating after a man allegedly called racist insults at people on the street. Police say an elderly Asian man was walking in Markham, Ont.
Montreal's oldest urban stable torn down, advocates promise to rebuild

Montreal's oldest urban stable torn down, advocates promise to rebuild

MONTREAL — A living piece of Montreal history was relegated to the past on Thursday as the oldest urban stable in the city — some say in the country — was finally torn down.
Alessia Cara puts nerves aside for MMVAs hosting gig with Joe Jonas

Alessia Cara puts nerves aside for MMVAs hosting gig with Joe Jonas

TORONTO — Alessia Cara is trying to shake off her jitters over co-hosting Sunday's iHeartRadio Much Music Video Awards. The pint-sized pop star from Brampton, Ont.
Seafood swaps hit consumers in pocketbook; fish impostors can also cause illness

Seafood swaps hit consumers in pocketbook; fish impostors can also cause illness

TORONTO — Do you know where your fish and seafood come from? Seafood mislabelling and fraud, which happen around the globe, have consequences for consumers' wallets and their health, as well as for the world's oceans, lakes and rivers.

Senator wonders if it's time for a Mi'kmaq seat in Nova Scotia legislature

HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia senator says the time may be right to re-examine the establishment of a Mi'kmaq seat in the provincial legislature — and the premier says his government is open to it too.

Ontario doctors to vote on arbitration proposal for compensation disputes

TORONTO — Ontario's doctors, who have been without a physician services agreement for three years, are set to vote this weekend on a tentative deal that would send contract disputes with the government to binding arbitration.

CRTC bans cellphone unlocking fees, clarifies rules for so-called family plans

OTTAWA — Cellphone companies will soon no longer be allowed to charge customers to unlock their devices, Canada's telecom regulator said Thursday as it unveiled sweeping changes to the wireless code of conduct.

Two Canadians among those sought by U.S. authorities over attack on protesters

WASHINGTON — Two Canadians are among more than a dozen people sought in connection with a violent attack on protesters during an official visit by Turkey's president to the U.S. capital last month. Police in Washington, D.C.
Blue Jays amateur scouting director Sanders 'very pleased' with three-day draft

Blue Jays amateur scouting director Sanders 'very pleased' with three-day draft

TORONTO — From selecting Logan Warmoth at No. 22 overall to the Sean Ross pick some 39 rounds later at No. 1,209, the Toronto Blue Jays took another step in restocking their prospect talent pool at this week's Major League Baseball Draft.
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