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Facts about Shawn Atleo, running for re-election at aboriginal group

CP | The Canadian Press | Posted 08.31.2012 | Canada Politics

Shawn Atleo wants First Nations chiefs from the across the country to elect him for a second term as National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations.S...

No Shoo-In

CP | Heather Scoffield, The Canadian Press | Posted 08.31.2012 | Canada Politics

OTTAWA - From the age of five, Shawn Atleo had leadership of his people thrust upon him.As a hereditary chief in the B.C. First Nation of Ahousaht, he...

Canada Day extra special for new Canucks who gain their citizenship

CP | Melinda Maldonado, The Canadian Press | Posted 08.31.2012 | Canada Politics

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. - For some, it marked a welcome end to long years of waiting. For others, it engendered a tremendous sense of achievement, and for m...

A Toned-Down Fête In Quebec

CP | Benjamin Shingler, The Canadian Press | Posted 08.30.2012 | Canada Politics

MONTREAL - As residents gathered at barbecues, parks and parades across the country to celebrate Canada Day, many in Quebec chose to focus on other th...

Hundreds of colonial-era photos uploaded to Flickr to mark Canada Day

CP | Gustavo Vieira, The Canadian Press | Posted 08.30.2012 | Canada Politics

TORONTO - Horse-drawn carriages parade down a quaint and unpaved Government Street in downtown Victoria. Fishing canoes rest undisturbed on the marshy...

Pop Stars And Football At Canada Day On The Hill

CP | Stephanie Levitz, The Canadian Press | Posted 08.30.2012 | Canada

OTTAWA - Thousands of people covered Parliament Hill in red and white on Sunday for Canada's 145th birthday.But the passionate patriotism of Canada Da...

Google's Canada Day Doodle

CP | Jessica Vitullo, The Canadian Press | Posted 08.30.2012 | Canada

TORONTO - Google is honouring Canada Day with a special doodle appearing on its Canadian homepage.The Google doodle has become a holiday staple and Ca...

B.C. village vying for doctors offers house as incentive for new recruit

CP | Erin Perkins, The Canadian Press | Posted 08.30.2012 | Canada
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NAKUSP, B.C. - The threat of a closed emergency room and fierce competition for doctors has led the village of Nakusp, B.C., to buy a house so a physi...

New Laws, Taxes For Canada Day

CP | The Canadian Press | Posted 08.30.2012 | Canada Politics

TORONTO - With the arrival of Canada Day comes the introduction of some new taxes, laws, and regulations in certain provinces.In Ontario, anyone earni...

AL Capsules: Kuroda strikes out 11 in Yankees 4-0 win over White Sox

CP | The Associated Press | Posted 08.30.2012 | Canada Sports
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NEW YORK, N.Y. - Hiroki Kuroda tied a career high by striking out 11 and the New York Yankees backed him with three home runs, beating the White Sox 4...

Canadian women lose to United States 9-0 at World Cup of Softball

CP | Jeff Latzke, The Associated Press | Posted 08.30.2012 | Canada Sports
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OKLAHOMA CITY - The Canadian national women's softball team lost to the United States 9-0 on Saturday on the third day of the US World Cup of Softball...

Marathon swimmer halts bid to complete unassisted swim from Cuba to Florida

CP | Associated Press, The Associated Press | Posted 08.30.2012 | Canada Sports
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KEY WEST, Fla. - Endurance swimmer Penny Palfrey has abandoned her effort to become the first woman to swim unassisted from Cuba to the Florida Keys, ...

Vilma sues NFL in federal court, seeking a quick appeal ruling or injunction

CP | Brett Martel, The Associated Press | Posted 08.30.2012 | Canada Sports
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NEW ORLEANS - Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma is suing the NFL in federal court, claiming Commissioner Roger Goodell failed to make a timely appeal r...

Marathon swimmer Penny Palfrey halts her bid to complete unassisted swim from Cuba to Florida

CP | Associated Press, The Associated Press | Posted 08.30.2012 | Canada Sports
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KEY WEST, Fla. - A support team member says endurance swimmer Penny Palfrey has ended her effort to become the first woman to swim unassisted from Cub...

Swiss rider Cancellara wins Tour de France prologue, edging British title hopeful Wiggins

CP | Jamey Keaten, The Associated Press | Posted 08.30.2012 | Canada Sports
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LIEGE, Belgium - Fabian Cancellara gave some joy to his troubled RadioShack Nissan team as the 99th Tour de France began on Saturday, winning his fift...

NL Capsules: Minor overcomes heat in Braves' 7-5 win over Nationals

CP | The Associated Press | Posted 08.30.2012 | Canada Sports
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ATLANTA - Mike Minor won for just the second time in 12 starts and the Atlanta Braves overcame 40-degree heat to beat Stephen Strasburg and the Washin...

Eskimos give Ricky Ray rough welcome back as Edmonton downs Argonauts 19-15

CP | Dean Bennett, The Canadian Press | Posted 08.30.2012 | Canada Sports
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EDMONTON - It was rude homecoming Saturday for Ricky Ray, the former Edmonton Eskimo quarterback turned Toronto Argonaut.Ray was pushed, hurried, sack...

Montreal Impact lose to D.C. United 3-0 after risky lineup changes

CP | Craig Stouffer, The Canadian Press | Posted 08.30.2012 | Canada Sports
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WASHINGTON - The Montreal Impact paid the price for making some risky lineup changes to start the second half of the season.Impact rookie defender Cal...

Flood-Ravaged B.C. Structures Assessed

CP | The Canadian Press | Posted 08.30.2012 | Canada

SICAMOUS, B.C. - The British Columbia government has joined forces with Red Cross volunteers to assess flood-ravaged buildings in Sicamous as some dis...

Valerie Arioto homers in US wins over Canada and Netherlands at World Cup of Softball

CP | Jeff Latzke, The Associated Press | Posted 08.30.2012 | Canada Sports
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OKLAHOMA CITY - Valerie Arioto has established herself as the most dangerous hitter at the World Cup of Softball, swinging the United States to a perf...

Toronto FC continues revival under Mariner with 1-1 tie with New York Red Bulls

CP | Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press | Posted 08.30.2012 | Canada Sports
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TORONTO - After months as the league's doormat, Toronto FC is finally picking itself up off the MLS floor.Danny Koevermans extended his torrid scoring...

After 5 1/2 hours, Cilic gets past Querrey 17-15 in 5th set at Wimbledon

CP | The Associated Press | Posted 08.30.2012 | Canada Sports
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WIMBLEDON, England - Marin Cilic of Croatia outlasted Sam Querrey of the United States 17-15 in the fifth set after 5 1/2 hours of play Saturday to re...

UN Plan Syria's 'Best Hope' For Peace: Minister Spokesperson

CP | The Canadian Press | Posted 08.30.2012 | Canada Politics

OTTAWA - Ottawa put out an urgent call for a diplomatic solution to the crisis in Syria Saturday, after an international conference laid out a peace p...

Hermes and Dior play it safe with colour in strong day 4 of Paris menswear

CP | Thomas Adamson, The Associated Press | Posted 08.30.2012 | Canada Style
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PARIS - Day Four of Paris menswear shows had one overriding message: We're tastefully playing it safe.Fashion collections at this time of year are oft...

Netflix, Instagram and Pinterest among sites shut down by storm; some service restored

CP | The Associated Press | Posted 08.30.2012 | Canada Business

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Netflix, Instagram and Pinterest are using Twitter and Facebook to update subscribers after violent storms across the eastern U.S. ca...