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Vancouver School Board rejects budget proposal by B.C. government
Templeton Secondary School in Vancouver, B.C. In May, the Vancouver School Board had a $27.2-million shortfall, the largest the board had ever faced.
Investigators try to piece together puzzling Mississauga house explosion
Firefighters and emergency personal work at the scene after a house explosion in Mississauga, Ont., on June 28, 2016.
Saskatchewan WCB to rebate $281 million surplus to eligible employers
British soldier hit by semi-truck near training base in southern Alberta
Baltimore police issue new use of force guidelines
In ME, Trump strikes back at US Chamber on trade
Jesus Christ film coming to virtual reality
This undated photo provided by Autumn VR Inc. and VRWERX, LLC, shows a production still from "Jesus VR - The Story of Christ." The story of Jesus Christ is coming to virtual reality for the first time. Autumn Productions and VRWerx announced plans Wednesday, June 29, 2016, to release the live-action film on all major VR platforms this Christmas. (Autumn VR Inc. and VRWERX, LLC via AP)
Police: Man left autistic adult daughter to die in hot RV
Disney limits fishing after alligator attack on toddler
Teen dies after being shot in face while playing with gun
Officials: 3 people dead after police chase in Mississippi
School district to pay $10.5M over chicken suit attack
Brit indicted in botched attempt to shoot Trump in Las Vegas
Pentagon ends ban on transgender troops in military
FILE - In this July 7, 2015 file photo, Defense Secretary Ash Carter testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington. The expected launch of new rules allowing transgender individuals to serve openly in the U.S. military is drawing concerns from senior military leaders who believe the Pentagon is moving too fast and has yet to resolve many details and questions. The Pentagon plans to unveil the new regulations in the next day or two. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)
19-year-old man charged in fatal dance studio shooting
Philippines' new vice-president sworn into office
Philippine Vice President Leni Robredo is sworn in by village chiefs during inauguration ceremonies in suburban Quezon city, north of Manila, Philippines Thursday June 30, 2016. Robredo won over Sen. Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., the son of the late strongman Ferdinand Marcos, in a closely-contested race on May 9 which also resulted in the presidential victory of Rodrigo Duterte, who will be separately sworn in Thursday at the Malacanang presidential palace. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
University study shows more moose moving to farmland in Saskatchewan
Vietnam sentences Australian to death for heroin trafficking
Burnaby, B.C. house up for auction fails to sell
People watch the auctioning of a house at 6707 Burford Street in Burnaby, British Columbia by Able Auctions on June 29, 2016. In the end the home's reserve price was not met and a sale was not finalized.
Ruling party defeated in Mongolian parliament elections
Highlights from Obama’s speech in the House of Commons
U.S. President Barack Obama addresses Parliament in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, June 29, 2016.
Former Winnipeg CAO who resigned after suspension gets $567,339 in compensation
Progress in North American relations depends on Obama’s successor
U.S. President Barack Obama boards Air Force One after attending the North American Leaders' Summit in Ottawa, Canada June 29, 2016
Aggression at B.C. seniors’ homes spurs call for staffing review
About 27,000 elderly live in the province’s licensed care facilities. A total of 304 homes were examined for the report and 177 had no recorded incidents.
Blue Jays’ president Shapiro leaves lasting impact on Cleveland Indians
Toronto Blue Jays president and CEO Mark Shapiro looks on during a Blue Jays spring training session in Dunedin, Fla., in February.
Man sentenced for smuggling military-grade arms to China
Istanbul airport attack a turning point in fight against Islamic State
Patrick Martin
CanLit trailblazer Austin Clarke led the way for future generations of writers
Toronto author Austin Clarke, October 4, 1983.
US judge tosses suit against reclusive cleric
John Doyle: Why no one cares about Poland vs. Portugal
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Grizzly kills mountain biker near Glacier National Park
Alvin Toffler, author of 'Future Shock,' dead at 87
FILE - In this July 20, 1998 file photo, author Alvin Toffler, gestures during his talk on the Fourth Wave at the Astrobiology Roadmap Workshop in Mountain View, Calif. Toffler, a guru of the post-industrial age whose million-selling "Future Shock" and other books anticipated the disruptions and transformations brought about by the rise of digital technology, has died. He was 87. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma, File)
No charges after drug investigation of Minnesota wrestlers
Complete text of U.S. President Barack Obama's speech to House of Commons
U.S. President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau walk down the Hall of Honour on Parliament Hill Wednesday, June 29, 2016 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson
Research ties immigration to inflated house prices in B.C.
A sold sticker is seen placed on a for sale sign outside a house in east Vancouver, B.C., on Sunday September 20, 2015.
Human rights groups call for removal of Saudi Arabia from UN body
The United Nations headquarters building in New York on Aug. 15, 2014.
Former University of Saskatchewan football players admit to attacking 2 people
Exxon Mobil wins a round in climate litigation
Wolves finalize addition of NBA's 1st Chinese minority owner
Unprepared for victory, pro-Brexit leaders struggle with the fallout
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Sanchez leads Blue Jays to 5-3 victory over Rockies
Roberto Osuna of the Toronto Blue Jays delivers to home plate during the ninth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on June 29, 2016 in Denver, Colorado. The Blue Jays defeated the Rockies 5-3.
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Ten profitable Canadian gold stocks
Gold possesses the rare distinction of being both next to useless and highly valuable.
Black, Onyshko, Rogers named to Canada's Olympic gymnastics team
Congo president: Nothing can stop November elections
A bet on gold is a bet against the equity bull market
Sophisticated investors are unlikely to make big bullion bets based solely on their forecast for the U.S. dollar.
Stamkos stays in Tampa; Canadian teams make risky trades on eve of free agency
Tampa Bay Lighting's Steven Stamkos carries the puck against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the first period of NHL action in Toronto, Tuesday March 15, 2016. Fireworks popped off across the hockey world well before Canada Day and the annual start of NHL free agency. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Mark Blinch
3 killed, 6 hurt in attack on Malian military near Timbuktu
Five economic issues discussed by Trudeau, Obama and Pena Nieto during summit
Senate panel grants more visas for Afghans who supported US
Battered woman defence planned in Kansas factory shooting
The Latest: Mississippi shooting linked to 1 in Florida
Photos of the Day for June 29
Novak Djokovic of Serbia returns to Adrian Mannarino of France during their men's singles match on day three of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London.
YouTube personality charged with making false police report
This Wednesday, June 29, 2016, photo released by Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department shows Calum McSwiggan. The London-native gay YouTube personality who said he was assaulted outside a West Hollywood club has been charged with filing a false police report and faking his injuries. (Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT
The Latest: Illinois lawmakers pressing toward budget deal
North American clean energy pledge prompts talk of more Canadian hydro exports
Wisconsin man accused of killing mother with sword committed
Matthew Skalitzky, seated , talks to his lawyer, Stanley Woodard, before a hearing, Wednesday June 29, 2016, in Dane County Court in Madison, Wis. Skalitzky, who who killed his mother with a sword last year, pleaded guilty Wednesday to first-degree intentional homicide, then was committed to a state mental hospital after prosecutors and defense lawyers in the case agreed that he was mentally ill at the time of the killing. (Ed Trevelen/Wisconsin State Journal via AP)
Chinese investors top commercial-property buyers in Canada
One of the most high-profile deals this year was China’s Anbang Insurance Group’s $1-billion purchase of the Bentall Centre office towers in downtown Vancouver.
'California' by blink-182 among new album releases
Lucara shares drop after its giant diamond fails to sell at auction
The 1,109-carat Lesedi La Rona diamond failed to meet the minimum selling point Lucara Diamond set for its auction at Sotheby’s. The highest bid was $61-million (U.S.).
Advocate urges staffing level review of B.C. seniors' homes in aggression report
From junior standout to stylish NHL star: A quick look at P.K. Subban's career
Bouchard downs Rybarikova in first-round match at Wimbledon
Eugenie Bouchard of Canada hits a return to Magdalena Rybarikova of Slovakia during their women's singles match on day three of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Wednesday, June 29, 2016.
Airlines feel aftershocks of Istanbul airport attack
Passengers check the status of flights at Ataturk Airport in Istanbul on Wednesday following a deadly blast the day before.
Jeremy Corbyn and the populist heroes who don’t know when to quit
Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn delivers a speech in central London on Wednesday.
B.C. premier has pushed too hard on the return of native artifacts
Elder Elmor George says a prayer as he is joined by Premier Christy Clark and other aboriginal leaders during a ceremony at the Royal B.C. Museum in Victoria, B.C., Tuesday, June 21.
Blue Jays' Mark Shapiro excited to see former team, Cleveland succeed
Toronto Blue Jays new president and chief executive officer Mark Shapiro answers questions at a press conference in Toronto on Monday, Nov. 2, 2015. Shapiro is set to face his former team on Thursday when Toronto welcomes the Cleveland Indians for a four-game set. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Marta Iwanek
Arrests made in hit-and-run death of former UFC fighter Ryan Jimmo
Ultimate Fighting Championship fighter Ryan Jimmo, from Edmonton, Alta., weighs-in in Calgary, Alta., Friday, July 20, 2012. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Suriname president acts to again avoid trial in 1982 deaths
FILE - In this Aug. 12, 2015, file photo, Suriname President Desire Delano Bouterse salutes during a military parade, after being sworn in for his second term, in Paramaribo, Suriname. A two-time coup leader and former dictator accused of executing 15 political opponents in 1982, Bouterse has again moved on Wednesday, June 29, 2016, to prevent authorities in the South American nation from putting him on trial for those 15 deaths. (AP Photo/Ertugrul Kilic, File)
Selection of what was said during North American Leaders' Summit, Obama speech
Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto, left, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and U.S. President Barack Obama, right, leave the stage after taking part a joint news conference at the North American Leaders Summit in Ottawa, Wednesday June 29, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Fred Chartrand
Toronto city councillor calls for gender quota system for civic appointments to city-owned corporations
Toronto city councillor Michelle Holland wants civic appointments to city-owned corporations and boards, to be filled at least 50 per cent women by 2019, arguing that only a quota system will ensure gender diversity. (Fred Lum/The Globe and Mail)
Competition Bureau calls for partial ban on differential data pricing
Some companies have offered deals that give a set amount of Internet access to certain services without the data affecting monthly caps.
Victim in 2012 election shooting shot through heart, both lungs: pathologist
Regina health region to offer take-home kits with fentanyl antidote
Fentanyl pills are shown in an undated police handout photo.
Trump-Maples engagement ring fetches $300,000 at auction
FILE- In this image provided by auctioneer Joseph DuMouchelle on June 24, 2016, shows the Harry Winston-designed engagement ring which Donald Trump gave to Marla Maples in 1993. The 7.45-carat emerald-cut ring sold at auction in New York on Wednesday, June 29, 2016, for $300,000. (Joseph DuMouchelle via AP, File)
Ottawa posts regulations for mandatory drug-shortage reporting by manufacturers
Details of what was discussed during North American Leaders' Summit
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (centre), Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto (left) and U.S. President Barack Obama take part in the closing press conference of the North American Leaders' Summit at the National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa on Wednesday, June 29, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Canada's Brooke Henderson looks to defend Portland Classic title
How the Dow Jones industrial average fared on Wednesday
Regulators fine BancorpSouth $10.6 million for redlining
This photo taken Oct. 31, 2006, shows the exterior of the BancorpSouth headquarters in Tupelo, Miss. The Department of Justice and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau fined Mississippi-based BancorpSouth $10.6 million, Wednesday, June 29, 2016, alleging the bank deliberately discriminated against minorities in its lending practices. (Thomas Wells/The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, via AP)
Best person to guide Britain through post-Brexit is already on the job
Governor of the Bank of England Mark Carney will be expected to begin signalling his game plan for monetary policy to buffer the expected fallout from the referendum decision.
Families march for improved prison conditions in El Salvador
Giant diamond doesn't find buyer at Sotheby's sale in London
U.S. President Barack Obama delivers speech to packed, cheering Parliament
U.S. President Barack Obama waves as he arrives on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Wednesday, June 29, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Official: EU trade negotiations to go on despite Brexit
U.S. Fed gives okay to 30 banks to boost dividends, buy back shares
A Citibank ATM is seen in Los Angeles, California, March 10, 2015.
Seven social blunders that spell trouble during job interviews
Vicky Oliver is a Manhattan-based job interview consultant and career adviser, and the bestselling author of five career development books.
White House live stream: President Obama addresses Parliament
Former assistant state prosecutor assassinated in Mexico
Long shot Paul St-Pierre Plamondon embraces challenge of PQ leadership race
Lexpert: Leave test for secondary-market securities application will have teeth
Harris replaces injured Burris to lead Redblacks against Alouettes
CRTC rejects Bell appeal against sharing high-speed Internet infrastructure
Inquest to be held in death of Regina woman in hotel laundry chute
Steven Stamkos decides to re-sign with Lightning
FILE - In this April 2, 2012, file photo, Tampa Bay Lightning's Steven Stamkos, center, celebrates with teammate Martin St. Louis as referee Kelly Sutherland signals Stamkos' goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, in Tampa, Fla. Steven Stamkos isn't the only "big fish" available when NHL free agency opens Friday at noon. The top-tier talent is deeper than in many recent years with Milan Lucic, Loui Eriksson, Brian Campbell and others available. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson, File)
Post-vote, Britain faces a crisis in trade negotiations
A demonstration in support of the European Union outside the Houses of Parliament in London, June 28, 2016.
In Ottawa's Byward Market, cookies made famous by Obama in 2009 a staple
U.S. President Barack Obama acknowledges people chanting "Four more years" after addressing the Canadian Parliament in the House of Commons in Ottawa on Wednesday, June 29, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Nike, GE and PrivateBancorp climb, Esperion tumbles
Most actively traded companies on the TSX
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