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The Monday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories
Ile Mercier covered in floodwater is seen on the Riviere des Prairies on the north part of Montreal, Monday, May 8, 2017. The bridge leading to the island is closed with its residents evacuated. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson
'Naive' Edmonton Oilers to play in their first Game 7 in over a decade
Chelsea could own the EPL title on Friday
Chelsea's manager Antonio Conte congratulates Chelsea's Diego Costa, left, Cesar Azpilicueta, second right, and John Terry at the end of the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Middlesbrough at Stamford Bridge stadium in London, Monday, May 8, 2017.
Manitoba investigation unit says police did nothing wrong in standoff with man
Ontario selling $2.79-billion in new Hydro One shares
Power lines run out of the the Hydro One Claireville Transfer Station in Vaughan, Ontario on Monday March 9, 2015.
Doctors won't face disciplinary hearing over sex assault allegation
UN Syria envoy to reconvene Geneva peace talks next week
Rates rise at weekly US Treasury Bill auction
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Police say family of three from Burnaby, B.C., missing since Sunday
Ming Dong Xu (left), his wife Yu Ling Zhang and their four-year-old son Garrick Xu are shown in a Burnaby RCMP handout photo. Police are searching for a family of three from Burnaby, B.C., who have been missing since Sunday.RCMP say the parents and their four-year-old son did not return home as expected Sunday evening after having gone out around 3 p.m.THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Burnaby RCMP MANDATORY CREDIT
Motivated Bouchard eliminates Sharapova in Madrid Open thriller
Kushner firm apologizes for reference to White House ties
A projector screen shows a footage of U.S. President Donald Trump as workers wait for investors at a reception desk during an event promoting EB-5 investment in a Kushner Companies development at a hotel in Shanghai, China, Sunday, May 7, 2017. The sister of President Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, has been courting Chinese investors using a much-criticized federal visa program that provides a path toward obtaining green cards. (AP Photo)
4 Madison schools block social media apps in pilot program
Flooded Ottawa man doesn't regret the waterfront, invites Wynne back for a beer
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Target testing a restocking program for household essentials
The Latest: Larsen's fellow justices support nomination
FILE - In this Sept. 30, 2015, file photo, Joan Larsen, a University of Michigan law professor, speaks in Lansing, Mich., after she was appointed to the Michigan Supreme Court. The White House announced Monday, May 8, 2017, that Larsen will be nominated the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/David Eggert, File)
Trump's daughter Tiffany to attend Georgetown Law School
In this photo taken April 6, 2017, Tiffany Trump, the daughter of President Donald Trump is seen in the East Room of the White House in Washington. Tiffany Trump, the youngest daughter of the president, will be enrolling at Georgetown University Law School this fall, according to her brother. Eric Trump, who revealed the selection, received his undergraduate degree from the school. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Box office top 20: 'Guardians' launches summer season
FILE - This image released by Disney-Marvel shows Zoe Saldana, from left, Karen Gillan, Chris Pratt, Dave Bautista and Rocket, voiced by Bradley Cooper, in a scene from, "Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2." “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” has rocketed to a $17 million opening night, beating out early showings of the first film. Disney reported the sales estimate for Thursday night, May 4, 2017, preview screenings on Friday morning. The sequel’s Thursday night earnings are the biggest of the year so far. (Disney-Marvel via AP)
S. Korea's new president willing to visit rival North
South Korean presidential candidate Moon Jae-in of the Democratic Party gives his supporters a thumbs-up sign upon his arrival at an election campaign in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, May 8, 2017. Two months after booting their sitting president over corruption allegations, South Koreans will select a new leader Tuesday after weeks of heated debate. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
How major US stock market indexes fared on Monday
Manitoba premier won't say how he communicates with staff while in Costa Rica
The young wonk enters the Elysee Palace
French President-elect Emmanuel Macron delivers a speech at his campaign headquarters after early results in the second round in the 2017 French presidential election in Paris, France, May 7, 2017. REUTERS/Lionel Bonaventure/Pool
In Canada, flooding happens because governments let it happen
A woman rests her head on her hand as she travels through a flooded residential area of Gatineau, Que., on Monday.
Majority of Canadian homeowners not insured for flooding: experts
A man carries a bag of his belongings as he walks along a flooded road, Monday May 8, 2017 in Gatineau, Que.
Police investigating suspicious blaze at Abbotsford, B.C., church
Toronto FC defender Drew Moor back training after heart scare
Toronto FC's Drew Moor battles for the ball with Philadelphia Union's C.J. Sapong during the first half of MLS soccer playoff action in Toronto, Wednesday October 26, 2016.
CETA, Brexit pave path to better Canada-Ireland trade relations: Irish PM Enda Kenny
Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny, left, looks on as his Canadian counterpart, Justin Trudeau, speaks to media last Thursday in Montreal. Mr. Kenny says he sees ‘massive potential’ in trade with Canada.
Alberta man shot by RCMP after he pointed pellet gun apologizes at hearing
Stories of Quebecers living through historic flooding and helping one another
Chris Amerides makes his way home in a boat along the Rigaud River, west of Montreal, Monday, May 8, 2017, following flooding in the region. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
Westray tragedy to be marked, 25 years later: 'Pure greed that took lives'
An aerial view of the entrance to the Westray mine is shown in this May 11, 1992 file photo. In the pre-dawn darkness on May 9, 1992, 26 miners were killed when a deadly combination of methane gas and coal dust ignited, sending a huge fireball through the tunnels. Homes more than a kilometre away shook as a blue-grey flash lit up the night sky. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Kerry Doubleday
Dems want Omaha win, but anti-abortion candidate riles some
For Europe’s ski industry, it looks all downhill
Carl Mortished
Venezuela's ex-spy chief promotes possible presidential bid
Veteran Toronto FC defender Drew Moor back training after heart scare
Toronto FC's Drew Moor battles for the ball with Philadelphia Union's C.J. Sapong during the first half of MLS soccer playoff action in Toronto, Wednesday October 26, 2016. Veteran defender Moor, a heart scare behind him, is working his way back towards reclaiming his spot at the centre of the Toronto FC defence. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Mark Blinch
AP News Guide: What to know about South Korea's election
Former US prisoner now leading Iraq's Interior ministry
Tyson Foods and LyondellBassell slip; Kate Spade jumps
From Confederation to Molson Canadian’s ‘Joe Canada’ – alcohol’s role in Canada’s history
Patrons partake in libations at the Kinsmen Carnival beer parlour in Revelstoke, B.C., on June 30, 1944.
Odd restaurant spaces a challenge for designers
Lena Restaurante, left, in Toronto took its design inspirations from the Art Deco details that had to be maintained in the heritage space
Brazil's Manaus declares emergency over Venezuelan migrants
ElectionsBC says flooding issues will not keep provincial voters from the polls
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Medical student's murder trial: Witness describes loud bang, bloody man
William Sandeson arrives for the start of his preliminary hearing at provincial court in Halifax on February 8, 2016. An eyewitness said he heard a gunshot, and saw a bloody man sitting on a chair in the Halifax apartment of a medical student on trial for murder. Pookiel McCabe told a Nova Scotia Supreme Court jury Monday that he was William Sandeson's close friend and neighbour on Aug. 15, 2015, the night Sandeson allegedly killed 22-year-old Taylor Samson. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan
Teen killed by San Diego officers left suicide note
People gathered at Torrey Pines High School on Sunday, May 7, 2017, in San Diego, near a memorial for a 15 year-old student that was shot and killed by police in the parking lot the day before. (K.C. Alfred /The San Diego Union-Tribune via AP)
Woman faces trial in death of girl who was locked in a box
GOP Rep. Evan Jenkins to challenge Democratic Sen. Manchin
Markets Right Now: Stocks end little changed on Wall Street
Suncor to file for approval of Lewis thermal oil sands project
Workers leave the Suncor oil sands extraction facility near Fort McMurray, Alberta.
North Korea claims plot reveals US state-sponsored terrorism
In this April 13, 2017 photo, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, right, waves during the opening ceremony of the Ryomyong residential area, a collection of more than a dozen apartment buildings in Pyongyang, North Korea. While the South prepares for its presidential election, some major and mysterious intrigue has been brewing over the past week in North Korea, including announcements that two American university instructors had been arrested and claims of a CIA-backed plot to assassinate Kim with some sort of biochemical poison. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E, File)
North America set for fast-tracked 2026 World Cup decision
FIFA President Gianni Infantino at press conference at the National Palace in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, April 29, 2017.
France's new head of state works on being presidential
Spare a dime? Puerto Rico seeks change to help university
Pioneer Vietnam War journalist Morrissy Merick dies at 83
Bumble Bee Foods fined $25 million, admits price fixing
Found photos capture Charles Lindbergh before famous flight
In this April 28, 1927, photo, Charles A. Lindberg does a test flight of the Spirit of St. Louis, the plane custom-built in San Diego by Ryan Airlines. Photos tucked away for 90 years in a California newspaper's archives portray Charles Lindbergh just weeks before he made the first-ever nonstop solo airplane flight across the Atlantic Ocean. Three weeks after they were taken, Lindbergh and his aircraft made history by flying from New York to Paris, 3,610 miles in 33 hours. (Harry T. Bishop/The San Diego Union-Tribune via AP)
Now, more than ever, we need a national vaccination plan
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Georgia wildfire: evacuations ordered though many stay put
In this Saturday, May 6, 2017 photo provided by the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge smoke rises from a wildfire east of Fargo, Ga. Firefighters were battling Sunday to prevent the fire from spreading, authorities said. (Ben Palm/Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge via AP)
Mom was a complicated creature, but I loved her anyway
Man freed in '92 killings after new witnesses come forward
Calvin Buari, left, talks with his lawyer Oscar Michelen following his release from Green Haven correctional facility, shown in background, Monday, May 8, 2017, in Stormville, N.Y. Buari, who spent 22 years in prison for a double killing he said he didn't do, was freed after his conviction was overturned.(AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)
Tebow re-ups with ESPN to be analyst for SEC Network
FILE - In this April 6, 2017, file photo, Columbia Fireflies' Tim Tebow watches his home run during his first at-bat, during the team's minor league baseball game against the Augusta GreenJackets, in Columbia, S.C. After his first month in pro baseball, the New York Mets prospect and former Heisman winner seems to be getting more comfortable on the baseball field. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford, File)
$54 million fight over Superman Building is settled in court
FILE - In this March 27, 2013, file photo the Bank of America Building, center, also known as the Superman building, stands among other buildings in downtown Providence, R.I. A $54 million lawsuit over Rhode Island’s tallest building has been settled just before a trial was scheduled to begin in federal court. A trial had been set to begin Monday, May 8, 2017. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
Same-sex couples sue over Tennessee 'natural meaning' law
Why Warren Buffett hasn’t delivered a big deal lately
Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett waits to play table tennis during the Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting weekend in Omaha, May 7.
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Opposition denounce Defence Minister Sajjan, make case for non-confidence
Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan answers a question during a press conference at the National Press Theatre in Ottawa Feb. 8, 2016.
For France, Macron’s victory is a reprieve only
Erna Paris
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NDP bus spins its wheels as all parties leaders push before Tuesday's election
The driver of a relief bus that was called in watches as a tow truck operator tries to free NDP Leader John Horgan's campaign bus after it became stuck while trying to exit a parking lot in Surrey, B.C., on Monday May 8, 2017. A provincial election will be held on Tuesday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
AP Exclusive: China lawyer's family says US helped them flee
AP Exclusive: China lawyer's family says US helped them flee
Border Patrol agent's trial in death of Mexican teen delayed
Clash over middle-school sex assaults: Did they happen?
AP: Sex assaults in high school sports minimized as 'hazing'
AP: Sex assaults in high school sports minimized as 'hazing'
Seven players from ascending Carleton Ravens selected in 2017 CFL draft
Suspect in wrong-way crash appears in court about visitation
Review: Taj Mahal and Keb' Mo' join up for uplifting blues
This cover image released by Concord shows "TajMo," a release by Taj Mahal and Keb Mo. (Concord via AP)
Feds launch wireless research lab aimed at maximizing Canada's wireless spectrum
Review: Blondie's 'Pollinator' buzzes with fun hooks, guests
This cover image released by BMG shows "Pollinator," the latest release by Blondie. (BMG via AP)
The Latest: Kansas man gets life term for killing of son, 7
FILE - This undated file photo provided by the Wyandotte County Detention Center shows Michael Jones. The Kansas man will be sentenced to life in prison Monday, May 8, 2017, for the killing of his 7-year-old son, who authorities say was subjected to horrific abuse and was "essentially starved to death" before his remains were found in the family's pig sty. (Wyandotte County Detention Center via AP, File)
Republican super PAC plans $2.6 million ad buy for Strange
FILE - In this Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2017, file photo, Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington. The Senate Leadership Fund on Monday, May 8, reserved a $2.6 million television ad buy on behalf of U.S. Sen. Luther Strange of Alabama, bidding to ward off challengers for the seat previously held by Attorney General Jeff Sessions. (AP Photo/Molly Riley, File)
Hospital CEO resigns as chair of lender Home Capital's board amid controversy
Kenya police probe if teen was in social media suicide game
Pepe cartoonist kills off character that became hate symbol
NYC police seek sex offender in attack on German tourist
California storm dumps spring snow, sets rainfall records
Ukraine bans American actor Steven Seagal for 5 years
FILE - In this file photo dated Friday, Nov. 25, 2016, Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with U.S. actor Steven Seagal in the Kremlin in Moscow, during a ceremony to award a Russian passport, seen on table, to Seagal. A statement issued by the Ukrainian Security Service Friday May 5, 2017, said Seagal has been banned from entering the country for five years "on the basis of Ukrainian national security" without elaborating on the reason for the ban. (Alexei Druzhinin/Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP, FILE)
Improv at work: Second City course translates unscripted skills to corporate world
Kevin Frank, Artistic Director of training and education for Second City Canada, and Christy Bruce, instructor, centre, run a class called Rewire U which teaches methods for business professionals to use improv skills at the office in hopes of promoting better workplaces in Toronto on Wednesday, April 5, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Aaron Vincent Elkaim
Gatineau residents in good spirits as rising flood waters persist
Lise Veillette sits in a boat with some of her belongings as she is pushed by Benoit Gravel (left) and her husband Jean-Pierre Subercaze (right) in the flood zone, Monday, May 8, 2017 in Gatineau, Que. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Teen girl was too drunk to consent to sex at beach party, Toronto judge rules
Novel to ask: What if Hillary Clinton hadn't married Bill?
FILE - In this April 6, 2017 file photo, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton speaks during the Women in the World Summit in New York. Random House announced Monday, May 8, 2017, that author Curtis Sittenfeld will tell the story of how Hillary Clinton’s life might have turned out had she never married Bill Clinton. Science fiction writer William Gibson is also writing a novel about Hillary Clinton in which he imagines she won the presidential election. No publish dates have been announced. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)
"Real Housewives" star gets reprimand over probation slipups
FILE - In this Feb. 16, 2016 file photo, TV personality Teresa Giudice appears at a book signing for her new book "Turning the Tables: From Housewife to Inmate and Back Again" in Huntington, N.Y. Giudice, on supervised release following her imprisonment for fraud, could be in danger of violating her probation after she failed to report two traffic violations as required, according to a court filing. (Photo by Scott Roth/Invision/AP, File)
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Labrador boys burned in known gas-sniffing house, Innu deputy grand chief says
The Latest: Residents linger despite fire evacuation orders
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Austrian court: Facebook must delete hate postings worldwide
Former Saskatchewan principal's teaching certificate suspended over misconduct
Halifax police deleted video of man's arrest, man tells independent watchdog
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