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WINNIPEG — Ladybugs are usually thought of as one of the cuter insects, but there's a new type emerging in Canada that has a bit more of a bite.

TORONTO — Blue Jays manager John Gibbons couldn't have envisioned that the first pitch of Wednesday's game would be the difference maker in Toronto's 2-1 loss to the Baltimore Orioles.

An extensive survey of Canadian birds, fish, mammals, reptiles and amphibians over more than four decades has found that half of them are in serious population decline.

HEARST, Ont. — Provincial police say an autopsy has failed to determine the cause of death of a four-year-old child last weekend in northern Ontario.

TORONTO — The newly promoted Toronto Wolfpack have beefed up their roster for life in the second-tier of English rugby league, signing four players with some heavyweight credentials.

CFB SUFFIELD, Alta. — The military says it is investigating whether soldiers who were training sparked a grass fire in southeastern Alberta that torched a ranch, forced an evacuation and burned more than 160 cattle just outside the base.

TORONTO — CFL players can look forward to the elimination of padded practices during the regular season and the addition of more time for rest and recovery.

SEATTLE — The head of one of Canada's few tech "unicorns" and other industry players are joining the chorus of opposition to Ottawa's proposed small business tax changes, saying the plan could stifle investment and innovation in a country trying to p

Toronto FC wingback Raheem Edwards is not short on confidence, whether it be on the soccer field or in front of a video game console. Asked who's best on the MLS team at playing EA Sports "FIFA" soccer game, the 22-year-old from Toronto says he's No.

CASTLEGAR, B.C. — An official says British Columbia's provincial state of emergency is expected to be lifted soon as the record-breaking wildfire season begins to wind down.