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Sizzling hot spell settles over B.C., adding to wildfire woes

Sizzling hot spell settles over B.C., adding to wildfire woes

VANCOUVER — Wildfire crews battling several major blazes around British Columbia had a busy but not overwhelming weekend, although the BC Wildfire Service says challenging conditions could arrive within days as heat and powerful winds settle over the
Toronto Blue Jays enjoy day off after injury bug bites hard during 17-in-17 stretch

Toronto Blue Jays enjoy day off after injury bug bites hard during 17-in-17 stretch

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays finally got some rest and, hopefully, did some healing on Monday. Injuries have piled up over a 17-day stretch where the Blue Jays played every day.
Ontario to establish working group to deal with Greenbelt probe fallout

Ontario to establish working group to deal with Greenbelt probe fallout

TORONTO — The province says it is creating a working group to implement recommendations made in a damning auditor general's report on the government's decision to remove land from the protected Greenbelt.
Taylor Swift cost breakdown: Thrilled fans to start saving, but say cost of Toronto trip is worth it

Taylor Swift cost breakdown: Thrilled fans to start saving, but say cost of Toronto trip is worth it

Canadian fans who managed to score tickets for one of Taylor Swift's highly anticipated six shows in Toronto have already spent a good chunk of money.
Recently shuffled federal cabinet to hold three-day retreat in Prince Edward Island

Recently shuffled federal cabinet to hold three-day retreat in Prince Edward Island

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says a three-day federal cabinet retreat that is set to take place in Prince Edward Island next week will focus on the economy and affordability issues.
Smash hit musical 'Chicago' to return to Toronto for holiday run

Smash hit musical 'Chicago' to return to Toronto for holiday run

TORONTO — The smash Broadway hit "Chicago" will return to Toronto at the end of the year. Mirvish Productions says the musical will play at the CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre from Dec. 27 to Jan. 6.
Canadian TV series centred on race and identity among projects added to TIFF lineup

Canadian TV series centred on race and identity among projects added to TIFF lineup

TORONTO — A documentary series challenging problematic beliefs about Canada’s Black history and another centring the life experience of 11 First Nations in Quebec are among the latest additionsto the Toronto International Film Festival lineup.
Border officers at Edmonton airport find tarantulas in plastic container, toy plane

Border officers at Edmonton airport find tarantulas in plastic container, toy plane

EDMONTON — The Canada Border Services Agency says officers discovered two live tarantulas hidden inside plastic containers at the Edmonton International Airport earlier this year.
Canada names rosters for Olympic rugby sevens qualifier in Langford, B.C.

Canada names rosters for Olympic rugby sevens qualifier in Langford, B.C.

Phil Berna and Olivia Apps will captain the Canadian sides looking to secure Olympic qualification at the Rugby Americas North (RAN) Sevens this weekend in Langford, B.C.
Toronto man dead after drowning in Lake Ontario east of city: police

Toronto man dead after drowning in Lake Ontario east of city: police

Police say a 25-year-old man is dead after he drowned in Lake Ontario over the weekend. Provincial police say they got a call for a person who appeared to be in distress Saturday afternoon near a pier in Cobourg, a town located east of Toronto.