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Ikea Canada on target to double its footprint by 2025, says new president

TORONTO — Ikea says it's on track to double the number of stores it has in Canada over the next decade because it believes today's Internet-savvy shoppers still see the value in a bricks-and-mortar experience.

Jun 6, 2017 3:10 PM Read more >

Alberta school bus driver charged with drunk driving after bus hits tree

RED DEER, Alta. — A school bus driver is facing drunk driving charges after a bus hit a tree in Red Deer, Alta. RCMP say it happened Monday afternoon in the Vanier Woods neighbourhood.

Jun 6, 2017 2:58 PM Read more >

Brassard undergoes shoulder surgery, Sens hopeful he'll be ready for start of season

Ottawa Senators centre Derick Brassard has undergone surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder.

Jun 6, 2017 2:48 PM Read more >

Former homeless man donates $10K to Ontario shelter that supported him

An Ontario man who was homeless for years has donated $10,000 to a shelter that supported him after receiving compensation from a residential school settlement.

Jun 6, 2017 2:46 PM Read more >

New safe injection site prepares for opening in Surrey, B.C.

SURREY, B.C. — Drug users will start injecting their own heroin or other illicit substances at a new supervised injection site opening this week in Surrey, B.C., in an effort to curb a crisis in overdose deaths.

Jun 6, 2017 2:42 PM Read more >

New Vancity report reveals home buyers can't count on cheaper suburbs

VANCOUVER — A new report from a Vancouver credit union says home buyers on British Columbia's southern coast can no longer turn to the suburbs to find more affordable housing.

Jun 6, 2017 2:23 PM Read more >

Dog safety was top priority on 'Megan Leavey,' say Kate Mara and director

TORONTO — As a dog owner and animal rights advocate, actress Kate Mara says she likes to ensure that her four-legged co-stars are treated well on set.

Jun 6, 2017 2:21 PM Read more >

Dispute over GRABHER licence plate headed to court for hearing on Feb. 1

HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia man who made international headlines when the provincial government decided his personalized licence plate was offensive to women will have his day in court early next year.

Jun 6, 2017 12:36 PM Read more >

Dog safety was top priority on 'Megan Leavey,' say Kate Mara and director

TORONTO — As a dog owner and animal rights advocate, actress Kate Mara says she likes to ensure that her four-legged co-stars are treated well on set.

Jun 6, 2017 12:08 PM Read more >

Chinese team set to enter Canadian Women's Hockey League

TORONTO — The Canadian Women's Hockey League is expanding into China. The league announced the expansion Monday at a news conference at the Hockey Hall of Fame.

Jun 6, 2017 11:57 AM Read more >