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Wildfire forces about 2,000 people from homes in northern Alberta

WABASCA, Alberta — Wildfires have forced about 2,000 people from their homes in northern Alberta. Cyndi Taron, director of emergency …

Canadian Federation of Independent Business criticizes plan to hike minimum wage

EDMONTON — The Canadian Federation of Independent Business is warning about the possible repercussions if the new NDP government in …

Distressed to impress: Holes in tops, ripped jeans part of wear and tear trend

TORONTO — The resurgence of ’90s grunge-inspired fashions has broadened beyond ripped jeans with a wide assortment of apparel showing …

Harper says ‘no legitimate reason’ for Canadians to join jihadist movements

MONTREAL — Prime Minister Stephen Harper says there is “no legitimate reason of any kind” for Canadians to become involved …

Mediocre efforts by Canadian cities to prepare for floods: Study

OTTAWA — Major Canadian cities have done a mediocre job of preparing for floods, a new study concludes. The study, …

Child welfare agencies must stop putting kids in hotels: Minister

WINNIPEG — Manitoba’s family services minister says child-welfare agencies must follow a ban on housing foster children in hotels or …

Canadian jets strike Islamic State militants’ staging area in Syria

OTTAWA — Defence Minister Jason Kenney says Canadian jets struck a militant staging area in Syria on Wednesday. Kenney says …

NDP government would end phase out of door-to-door mail delivery

OTTAWA — Canada Post’s plan to end home mail delivery would become a dead letter if the NDP were to …

Canadian researchers discover how to turn blood into nerve cells

TORONTO — It could be called a “sensational” discovery: Canadian scientists have figured out how to turn a simple blood …

Harper returns to Quebec to be feted by influential Montreal Jewish council

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Stephen Harper returns today to Quebec, a province where his party hopes to make major gains …

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