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2017 CFL draft ends long, patient wait for offensive lineman Dariusz Bladek

TORONTO — The 2017 CFL draft can't come fast enough for Dariusz Bladek. The six-foot-four, 306-pound Bethune-Cookman University offensive lineman is expected to be an early pick Sunday night.

Former budget watchdog's think-tank questions Liberal infrastructure bank plan

OTTAWA — Researchers at a think tank headed by Canada's former parliamentary budget watchdog are poking holes in the federal government's plan to create a new infrastructure financing agency.

Nova Scotia election roundup

HALIFAX — (NSElxn) Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil is deflecting fire for a campaign decision to reinstate the Liberal communications director who pleaded guilty to assaulting a woman.

A list of Prince Philip's visits to Canada over the years

The Queen and Prince Philip have lavished much attention on Canada over their lives, each visiting the country more than 20 times over the years. The list below includes some notable visits by Philip, who is retiring from royal duties this fall.

Quebecers bracing for more rain and flooding in days ahead

MONTREAL — Water levels in Quebec remained relatively stable on Thursday as many people braced for heavy rain that is expected to fall over the next few days.
Star point guard Kyle Lowry misses Raptors practice with sore ankle

Star point guard Kyle Lowry misses Raptors practice with sore ankle

TORONTO — The Raptors may have to face Cleveland on Friday without Kyle Lowry.
Remembering Prince Philip’s glamour and gaffes as he retires from public life

Remembering Prince Philip’s glamour and gaffes as he retires from public life

TORONTO — News of Prince Philip's retirement from public life has sparked fond memories of his glamour and gaffes as Canadian royal watchers recall the visits of a man who transitioned from rebellious modern monarch to royal elder statesman while sta

Ontario Securities Commission hearing into Home Capital put over to June 2

TORONTO — The Ontario Securities Commission's hearing into Home Capital Group (TSX:HCG) has been put over to June 2.
Nova Scotia premier defends reinstatement of top aide who assaulted woman

Nova Scotia premier defends reinstatement of top aide who assaulted woman

HALIFAX — For the second time in four days, Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil was forced off message Thursday to defend himself from attacks on gender-related issues.
Michael Rooker not letting Yondu role in 'Guardians of the Galaxy' go to his head

Michael Rooker not letting Yondu role in 'Guardians of the Galaxy' go to his head

TORONTO — Michael Rooker's career has soared in recent years, with a key role as antagonist Merle Dixon on the hit series "The Walking Dead" and the part of blue-skinned space pirate Yondu in the smash franchise "Guardians of the Galaxy.
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