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Michaelle Jean praises Julie Payette's appointment as Governor General
Former governor general Michaelle Jean has praised the appointment of Julie Payette to the job, saying the ex-astronaut will be "extraordinary" in her new duties.
B.C. braces for heat wave expected to shatter temperature records
Environment Canada is encouraging people to keep cool and drink lots of water as British Columbia's south coast braces for a heat wave.
Banff's Sunshine Village closes again as fire on Alberta-B.C. boundary rages
A wildfire burning on the Alberta-B.C. boundary has caused a resort in Banff National Park to close indefinitely.
Court martial for alleged racial slur, striking of superior underway at N.S. base
A reservist who allegedly made a racial slur towards a civilian kitchen worker and struck his superior officer is facing a court martial today, July 31, 2017, in Nova Scotia.
Two more North Atlantic right whales found dead on Newfoundland's west coast
North Atlantic right whales are critically endangered, with only about 525 believed to be alive.
Former B.C. premier Christy Clark says she intends to resign
Former British Columbia premier Christy Clark will resign as leader of the provincial Liberal party.
Toronto Islands set to reopen after severe spring flooding
The waterlogged Toronto Islands will finally reopen to the public on July 31, 2017.
Melania Trump leading U.S. delegation to Invictus Games in Toronto
U.S. first lady Melania Trump will lead the American delegation to the Invictus Games in Toronto this fall.
Horgan travels to Washington, D.C., to talk softwood with Trump trade reps
Premier John Horgan is in Washington D.C. for two days of meetings with Trump administration's top trade officials, where he intends to press to resolve the softwood lumber trade dispute.
Residential school cemetery in Regina gets provincial heritage designation
Culture Minister Ken Cheveldayoff formally recognized the cemetery today, saying it will be protected and respected for generations to come.