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Health officials in Ontario trying to track down measles outbreak

Toronto Public Health officials say the risk is low, but they are warning people who flew on a number of flights recently that they may have been exposed to the measles.
Talks needed before any decision on '60s Scoop apology: Alberta premier

Talks needed before any decision on '60s Scoop apology: Alberta premier

EDMONTON — Premier Rachel Notley says Alberta can't commit to any formal apology for the '60s Scoop without talking to indigenous families about how to make the gesture meaningful.

Canadian troops operating in east Mosul as mission extended to June

OTTAWA — Canadian special forces have taken a more active role in the battle for Mosul, where weeks of bloody fighting have failed to dislodge the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.
BlackBerry eyes wearables, tablet, appliances in software licensing expansion

BlackBerry eyes wearables, tablet, appliances in software licensing expansion

WATERLOO, Ont. — BlackBerry's logo may soon appear on more than just smartphones as CEO John Chen says the company is expanding its software licensing business.

Feds seek more public input on proposed changes to natural health product rules

TORONTO — Health Canada is launching a second set of public consultations about a controversial plan to revamp regulations governing self-care products such as natural health remedies, cosmetics and over-the-counter medications.

'I almost died': Injured snowboarder Mark McMorris sends first tweet since crash

VANCOUVER — Star Canadian snowboarder Mark McMorris says he "almost died" when he crashed going off a jump in the B.C. backcountry last weekend. The Olympic bronze medallist tweeted Friday for the first time since the accident.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats to become first CFL team to reveal negotiation list players

Hamilton Tiger-Cats to become first CFL team to reveal negotiation list players

HAMILTON — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are breaking from tradition and revealing the players on their negotiation list. The CFL club made the announcement Friday and will also provide videos exclusively to Ticats All Access members.

Montreal police chief says it could take up to a decade to clean up force

Montreal's police chief said Friday it could take between five and ten years to bring about a change to the internal culture within the embattled force.

McDonald's Canada says its website's jobs section was hacked

TORONTO — McDonald's Canada says the jobs section of its website has been hacked, compromising the personal information of about 95,000 applicants over the last three years.

Manitoba Mountie with seven years service accused of abusing his children

WINNIPEG — Charges have been laid against a Manitoba RCMP officer who is accused of abusing his children. The RCMP says the abuse allegedly occurred between 2010 and 2016.
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