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Fewer and slightly older Canadian producers are planting more cropland on larger farms and are making relatively stable profits. That's the general overview of the 2016 Census of Agriculture released Wednesday.

TORONTO — They're the modern Stone Age vehicle liens. A 75-year-old eastern Ontario woman discovered that a Fred Flintstone living on Yellow Brick Road and his daughter Pebbles had liens on her van when she tried to trade the vehicle.

TORONTO — Legendary rockers U2 have clearly found what they're looking for in Vancouver. The famed Irish band is drawing plenty of local attention with a return to the city for the launch of the 30th anniversary "Joshua Tree" tour on Friday.

Statistics Canada says fewer and slightly older Canadian producers are planting more cropland on larger farms while canola is still the country's most-planted commodity.

Canada's history with minority governments is a colourful one, featuring everything from feuding factions to harmonious collaboration. In fact, some of the country's most critical legislation was shaped and passed by minority governments.

OTTAWA — The number of asylum claims from Mexico dropped last month, halting the ongoing increase in claims that had coincided with the lifting of visa requirements for that country.

If you're a bug nerd, the federal government needs your help. Natural Resources Canada is looking for so-called citizen scientists to help in its battle against spruce budworm, a moth that has devastated forests in parts of Eastern Canada.

TORONTO — The head of Sleep Country Canada hopes its new bed-in-a-box e-commerce business will appeal to tech-savvy customers and those who live too far to visit its stores.

OTTAWA — The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says certain ground and tenderized meat products are being recalled in Ontario due to possible E.coli contamination.

HALIFAX — (Liberals-Caregivers) The Liberals say they will spend $25 million expanding eligibility for the caregiver benefit over four years. The program gives about $400 a month to those caring for people with severe dementia.