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NewsAlert: CFL players turn down new collective bargaining agreement with league

NewsAlert: CFL players turn down new collective bargaining agreement with league

TORONTO — CFL players have rejected the new collective bargaining agreement with the league. According to the source, CFL players voted against ratifying the tentative deal reached Wednesday between the league and CFL Players' Association.
Death toll from Saturday's storm hits 10 as communities survey damage

Death toll from Saturday's storm hits 10 as communities survey damage

CLARENCE-ROCKLAND, Ont. — As the death toll related to the powerful storm that swept Ontario and Quebec on Saturday reached 10 on Monday, some of the hardest-hit communities were still working to take stock of the damage.
Conservative party ends its investigation into complaint about a racist email

Conservative party ends its investigation into complaint about a racist email

The Conservative Party of Canada has ended its investigation into a racist email sent to leadership contender Patrick Brown's campaign team after the party member purportedly behind it resigned their membership.
Military members urged to contact Habitat for Humanity amid housing crisis

Military members urged to contact Habitat for Humanity amid housing crisis

OTTAWA — An email encouraging members of the Canadian Armed Forces to consider contacting Habitat for Humanity if they can’t find affordable housing is casting a spotlight on a growing challenge facing many military personnel and their families.
Walk out at trade meeting when Russia spoke "not one-off", says Trade Minister

Walk out at trade meeting when Russia spoke "not one-off", says Trade Minister

OTTAWA — Canada's international trade minister has warned the walkout she staged when a Russian representative began his remarks at a meeting of trade ministers in Bangkok over the weekend is "not a one-off".
Prime minister should have lieutenant-governor shortlists, constitutional lawyer says

Prime minister should have lieutenant-governor shortlists, constitutional lawyer says

OTTAWA — The COVID-19 emergency and a recent court ruling in New Brunswick show why the prime minister should have a succession plan for lieutenant-governors, one constitutional lawyer says.
Canada's most northern border to reopen June 1, Yukon prepares for return of tourism

Canada's most northern border to reopen June 1, Yukon prepares for return of tourism

DAWSON CITY, Yukon — Yukon’s tourism industry is abuzz with anticipation as Canada's northernmost border opens next week for the first time since before the pandemic began, says the executive director of the Klondike Visitors Association in Dawson Ci
Wreckage of plane that disappeared in Ontario last month has been found, police say

Wreckage of plane that disappeared in Ontario last month has been found, police say

WAWA, Ont. — The wreckage of a small plane that disappeared last month in northern Ontario with two men aboard has been located in Lake Superior Provincial Park.
Cleanup underway after storm leaves at least nine dead, thousands without power

Cleanup underway after storm leaves at least nine dead, thousands without power

OTTAWA — Emergency crews rushed to restore power and clear roads on Sunday a day after a deadly and destructive storm swept across southern Ontario and Quebec, though officials cautioned that some of the outages could take days to resolve.
Some Jif peanut butter products recalled due to potential salmonella contamination

Some Jif peanut butter products recalled due to potential salmonella contamination

The makers of Jif peanut butter are urging Canadians to check their recent purchases as they issue a recall for some products due to potential salmonella contamination. The J.M. Smucker Co.