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A list of deadly Canadian fires
Seven children, all members of a Syrian family who arrived in Canada about two years ago, died in an early morning house fire Tuesday in Halifax, the worst fire toll in recent memory in Nova Scotia. S...
Feb 21, 2019
Canadian men's rugby team looks to rebound against Chile in ARC play
After losses in Uruguay and Brazil, 21st-ranked Canada looks to get back on track Friday when it hosts No. 29 Chile in the Americas Rugby Championship. A revolving-door roster and unexpected dump of s...
Feb 21, 2019
PCO Clerk fears 'somebody's going to be shot' during coming election campaign
OTTAWA - Canada's top public servant says he is worried someone will be assassinated during the coming federal election campaign given the disturbing tenor of recent public discussion. Privy ...
Feb 21, 2019
Ex-'Idol' contestant to live with parents before drug trial
NORFOLK, Va. - A former "American Idol" and "Fear Factor" contestant who was arrested last year in Virginia with nearly 2 pounds (0.9 kilograms) of fentanyl will be allowed to live with her parents in...
Feb 21, 2019
More voters believe Canada doing worse under Trudeau government: poll for CP
OTTAWA - A new survey conducted by Leger for The Canadian Press suggests the Trudeau Liberals will have to work harder to convince Canadians the country is doing better under their stewardship. I...
Feb 21, 2019
UN envoy says Yemen ports deal is chance for peace talks
The expected pullout of forces from three key ports in Yemen provides an opportunity to move to the major goal of ending the four-year conflict that has created the world's worst humanitarian crisis, ...
Feb 21, 2019
Who has Saskatchewan's coldest rink?
It all started during a provincial game in Edam.Coming off the ice, hands and feet were frozen, and there were warnings from others during the deep freeze of February that Edam's rink was, in fact, th...
Feb 21, 2019
Make sure measles shots up to date, Public Health Agency says in wake of B.C. outbreak
TORONTO - Canada's top doctor is urging Canadians who haven't been vaccinated against measles to get their shots in the wake of a B.C. outbreak of the disease and the always presen...
Feb 21, 2019
Outpouring of support after children's deaths: 'Everyone is pulling together'
HALIFAX - There is a growing outpouring of support as Canadians look for ways to express their grief and help after the Halifax house fire that killed seven children and left their father in crit...
Feb 21, 2019
British Columbia's Wark upsets Manitoba's Fleury in Scotties tiebreaker
SYDNEY, N.S. - British Columbia's Sarah Wark has earned the final spot in the championship round at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts. The Scotties rookie defeated Manitoba's Tracy Fleury 8-...
Feb 21, 2019
