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The federal price on carbon takes effect in Yukon and Nunavut July 1
Starting today, the federal carbon levy will be applied in Yukon and Nunavut, while the Northwest Territories is set to implement its own price on carbon in September. The Yukon government says&...
Jul 01, 2019
Protests escalate as Hong Kong marks handover to China
HONG KONG - Combative protesters tried to break into the Hong Kong legislature Monday as a crowd of thousands prepared to start a march in that direction on the 22nd anniversary of the former British ...
Jul 01, 2019
Canada ready to celebrate 152nd birthday with fireworks and flybys
OTTAWA - The skies will be filled with fireworks and military aircraft today as Canada Day celebrations are held across the country. From Nova Scotia westward to British Columbia the military will&nbs...
Jul 01, 2019
DMZ diplomacy: Kim accepts Trump invite to meet at border
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of - President Donald Trump will meet Sunday with North Korea's Kim Jong Un at the Demilitarized Zone separating the North and South, a day after he issued an unprecedented invi...
Jul 01, 2019
N. Korea says Trump's offer to meet Kim 'very interesting'
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of - North Korea said Saturday President Donald Trump's offer to meet leader Kim Jong Un at the Korean Demilitarized Zone is a "very interesting suggestion," brightening prospec...
Jun 30, 2019
At G20, Trudeau highlights plight of Canadians in China, but details scarce
OSAKA, Japan - Justin Trudeau kept his cards close to the vest Saturday as he wrapped up this weekend's high-stakes G20 meetings in Japan, acknowledging Canada's protracted impasse with Chin...
Jun 30, 2019
Masoli surpasses 400-yard passing plateau as Ticats down Alouettes
HAMILTON - Another week, another dominant offensive performance from Jeremiah Masoli and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Masoli threw for over 400 yards and a touchdown while scoring two TDs&n...
Jun 30, 2019
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. goes deep twice, Blue Jays beat Royals 6-2
Toronto Blue Jays translator Hector Lebron teased reporters before outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. held his session with reporters after another remarkable outing. "You should hear what his new nicknam...
Jun 30, 2019
Japan resumes commercial whaling, seen as face-saving end
TOKYO - Japan has resumed commercial whaling after 31 years, meeting a long-cherished goal of traditionalists that's seen as a largely lost cause. Whaling boats embarked Monday on their first commerci...
Jun 30, 2019
Family says goodbye to wife of "Dog the Bounty Hunter"
HONOLULU - About 500 people watched from the shore and the waters off a beach as family and friends held a memorial service to say goodbye to reality-TV star Beth Chapman, who rose to fame as the wife...
Jun 30, 2019
