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Body of missing Cache Creek, B.C., fire chief Clayton Cassidy found

CACHE CREEK, B.C. — The body of a fire chief believed to have been swept away by high flood waters in British Columbia's Interior has been found. RCMP Cpl.

Child's death while cycling prompts experts to call for further safety measures

TORONTO — The death of a five-year-old riding his bike next to a high-traffic road has renewed a debate in Canada’s largest city about measures to protect cyclists, prompting some experts and Toronto's mayor to call for further action.

Nova Scotia leaders hitting ridings expected to be competitive in Tuesday's vote

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's three major party leaders lobbied for every possible vote Sunday, targeting ridings that are expected to be highly competitive in Tuesday's provincial election.
Canada 150 preparations closing in, construction won't all be done in time

Canada 150 preparations closing in, construction won't all be done in time

OTTAWA — It's dusk on a warm summer evening in Ottawa. As people emerge from a new light-rail station a block south of Parliament Hill, they look down the street to the west, to see a glowing glass tower.
Can the TPP, reviled by Donald Trump, still offer a quick fix for NAFTA?

Can the TPP, reviled by Donald Trump, still offer a quick fix for NAFTA?

OTTAWA — Donald Trump may have killed the 12-country Trans-Pacific Partnership, but experts say parts of the moribund Pacific Rim trade pact could well be resurrected in an upgraded North American Free Trade Agreement.
Critics push back against hepatitis C screening advice, say boomers should be tested

Critics push back against hepatitis C screening advice, say boomers should be tested

TORONTO — When Walter Buchanan learned his brother-in-law needed a liver transplant because of advanced cirrhosis caused by a long-undiagnosed infection with hepatitis C, he offered to donate part of his organ to save his life.

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Canada's Ocean Playground votes : It could be a close call Tuesday night in Nova Scotia's provincial election.

Most Airbnb hosts not registered in Quebec, one year after law took effect

The majority of Quebecers who list their properties on Airbnb and other home rental websites are not registering with the province, just over a year since it implemented a law regulating them, new data suggests.

Calls for chicken irradiation in Canada following approval for ground beef

A consumer advocate is pushing Ottawa to promote the irradiation of chicken to kill illness-causing bugs and to do a better job of getting buyers on board.
Otters forward Alex DeBrincat confident in his abilities despite the knock on size

Otters forward Alex DeBrincat confident in his abilities despite the knock on size

WINDSOR, Ont. — Alex DeBrincat has been told more than once he's too small to succeed.
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