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Former Montreal Canadiens owner John David Molson dies at age 88

MONTREAL — John David Molson, the former president and owner of the Montreal Canadiens and prominent member of the Molson family of brewers, died at the age of 88, the team announced on Monday.
Leaders press for votes on last day before British Columbia election

Leaders press for votes on last day before British Columbia election

VANCOUVER — In the final days of British Columbia's election campaign, Green Leader Andrew Weaver's supporters have become a hot commodity as the New Democrats try to persuade voters they are the only real alternative to the Liberals.

Blue Jays manager John Gibbons ejected after arguing obstruction call

TORONTO — Blue Jays manager John Gibbons was ejected from Monday's game against the Cleveland Indians for arguing after an obstruction call was made against Toronto second baseman Devon Travis.

OHL Roundup: McLeod scores winner as Steelheads beat Otters in Game 3

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Michael McLeod scored the tie-breaking goal on a power play in the third period and the Mississauga Steelheads edged the Erie Otters 4-3 on Monday in Game 3 of the Ontario Hockey League final.

Ontario sells what it expects to be final tranche of shares in Hydro One

TORONTO — The Ontario government is selling what it expects to be its final offering of shares in Hydro One, a move it says could raise more than $3 billion for the province.

Nova Scotia Liberals drop candidate after alleged inappropriate comments

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia Liberals say they have dropped a candidate after he allegedly made inappropriate social media commentary.
Jays catcher Russell Martin placed on disabled list with left shoulder injury

Jays catcher Russell Martin placed on disabled list with left shoulder injury

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays were dealt another blow on the injury front Monday as catcher Russell Martin was placed on the 10-day disabled list due to a nerve issue in his left shoulder.

Hospital CEO resigns as chair of lender Home Capital's board amid controversy

TORONTO — An Ontario hospital CEO has stepped down as chairman of the board of a troubled subprime mortgage lender amid questions over his ability to meet the demands of his highly paid public sector job while holding a position with a financial inst
NDP bus spins its wheels as all parties leaders push before Tuesday's election

NDP bus spins its wheels as all parties leaders push before Tuesday's election

SURREY, B.C. — With just one day left before the British Columbia election, the New Democrats' campaign was left spinning its wheels — literally.
Wall criticizes attempt to link carbon policy with provincial transfer payments

Wall criticizes attempt to link carbon policy with provincial transfer payments

REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall says any attempt by Ottawa to link transfer money with a province's carbon tax policy would be a serious attack on federal-provincial relations.
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