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Samka, one of only walruses to give birth in captivitiy in Canada, dies in Quebec
QUEBEC - One of the only walruses to give birth in captivity in Canada has died in Quebec City’s aquarium. The aquarium says in a statement that 13-year-old Samka died Thursday night. The establ...
Jun 30, 2018
Riggers knock it out of the park in rout of Tigers in St. Albert
With intentions of ramping up their intensity for the second half of the regular season, the Red Deer Riggers did exactly that by swinging for the fences in a 15-2 rout of the Tigers in St. Albert on ...
Jun 30, 2018
Toronto FC waives little-used Argentine, opens up international roster spot
Toronto FC has waived little-used midfielder Mariano Mino, opening up an international spot on its roster. The 24-year-old Argentine made just one appearance for the MLS champions and was an unused su...
Jun 30, 2018
Mayor of small Saskatchewan town calls crash that killed 6 a tragedy
ELROSE, Sask. - A car crash that left three adults and three children dead in southwestern Saskatchewan was a tragedy, the mayor of the small town where it happened said Saturday. Investigators with t...
Jun 30, 2018
Unique Quebec outdoor planetarium uses augmented reality to view the night sky
MONTREAL - Jeremy Fontana was always getting questions from guests about the stars in the night sky above his outdoor retreat in Quebec’s Eastern Townships. So he decided to find a way that woul...
Jun 30, 2018
Man, 50, dead after being struck by lightning in New Brunswick Friday, RCMP say
TABUSINTAC NEW BRUNSWICK, Canada - Police say a 50-year-old man is dead after being struck by lightning Friday evening. Sgt. Andre Pepin of the RCMP says the man, whose name has not been released, was...
Jun 30, 2018
Heftier fines for Quebec drivers, cyclists come into effect today
MONTREAL - Quebec drivers caught using their cellphones behind the wheel will be facing much stiffer penalities as of today. Under a new road safety bill, drivers who use portable electronic devices w...
Jun 30, 2018
Heat warnings in effect for parts of the country on Canada Day weekend
OTTAWA - Heat warnings are in effect for much of Ontario and parts of Quebec heading into the long weekend, while the Maritimes are being cautioned about warmth and humidity. Environment Canada has is...
Jun 30, 2018
Indigenous woman fights to stay in Canada, saying traditional territory is B.C.
VANCOUVER - A First Nations woman working to revive a threatened language in her traditional territory of northern British Columbia says she’s being forced to leave the country on Canada Day. Mi...
Jun 30, 2018
South Sudan's latest cease-fire is violated within hours
DUBLIN - South Sudan government troops violated the country’s latest cease-fire just hours after it began at midnight, the armed opposition claimed Saturday, while a government spokesman accused...
Jun 30, 2018