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CALGARY — New research suggests ancient underground water sources long believed to be shielded from modern-day contaminants may not be as safe as previously thought.

TORONTO — Tragically Hip guitarist Rob Baker is urging fans to be vigilant when buying merchandise that claims to be linked to Gord Downie's charity.

OTTAWA — What, some Canadians are wondering, has the Liberal government's environment minister been puffin? Catherine McKenna was trying to mark World Penguin Day with a simple tweet accompanied by a cute video of penguins frolicking in the wild.

BANFF, Alta. — For the first time in more than 140 years, bison calves have been born in Banff National Park's backcountry. Parks Canada said the first calf was born on Saturday in the Panther Valley area and two more have since made their debut.

MONTREAL — With just two Canadian teams standing after the first round of the NHL playoffs, not everyone is rooting for a Stanley Cup final showdown between the Ottawa Senators and the Edmonton Oilers. Take Dan Fougere, for example.

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OTTAWA — Various brands of pie and tart shells are being recalled due to the presence of E. coli. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the shells are produced by Edmonton-based Harlan Bakeries and were sold across Canada.

TORONTO — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau warned Tuesday that Canada and the U.S. could suffer a "thickening" border as the Trump administration imposes new tariffs on softwood lumber and trade tensions between the two countries escalate.

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Raptors 905 forced a deciding Game 3 in the NBA D-League Finals with a 95-85 win over the Rio Grande Valley Vipers on Tuesday.

HALIFAX — In a move Halifax's mayor calls a step toward reconciliation with indigenous people in the municipality, regional council has voted to examine the use of Edward Cornwallis's name on city property.