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Apple previews new software as it diversifies beyond iPhones
SAN JOSE, Calif. - Apple, beset by falling iPhone sales, announced upcoming changes to its phone and computer software intended to highlight its increasing emphasis on digital services and to further ...
Jun 05, 2019
Environment groups say oil industry asks will lead to 'climate chaos'
OTTAWA - Several of Canada's leading environment groups say election demands from Canada's oil industry earlier this week are a direct attack on the future health and prosperity of Canadians. The diff...
Jun 05, 2019
Combat boots marking D-Day anniversary end cross-country journey in Halifax
HALIFAX - A pair of combat boots symbolizing the journey taken by Canadian soldiers who fought in the Second World War arrived in Halifax Monday, completing a cross-Canada journey by train that b...
Jun 05, 2019
Collision between school bus, semi-trailer reports no major injuries
A collision between a school bus and semi-trailer this morning has reported no injuries.The collision happened as a First Student Bus that was carrying students and a teacher from St. John Paul II Cel...
Jun 05, 2019
Ottawa's spring floods put last round of repairs to the test
OTTAWA - A new round of repairs is in store for pathways around Parliament Hill, after the second major flood in three years. Water levels on the Ottawa River remain a metre above normal and crews wor...
Jun 05, 2019
Ronaldo rape lawsuit in Vegas moved from Nevada to US court
LAS VEGAS - A lawsuit by a Nevada woman accusing soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo of raping her in 2009 at a Las Vegas Strip resort has been moved from state to federal court in Las Vegas, her lawyer sai...
Jun 05, 2019
Colorado will leave house-sized boulder along highway
DENVER - A boulder the size of a house that tumbled across and gouged a southwestern Colorado state highway last month will stay put. State officials plan to rebuild the highway next to it, saving tax...
Jun 05, 2019
Rory McIlroy impressed with Raptors fans after taking in Game 2 of NBA Finals
ANCASTER, Ont. - The passion of Toronto Raptors fans during the NBA Finals has impressed Rory McIlroy. The No. 4 golfer in the world is playing in the RBC Canadian Open this week at Hamilton Golf and ...
Jun 05, 2019
Meet the taxidermist who's building a bigger rack for Mac the Moose
MOOSE JAW, Canada - Rion White is a world champion taxidermist, but the Moose Jaw man is still nervous about sculpting new antlers for the city's icon - Mac the Moose. White and his team at ...
Jun 05, 2019
Wildfire Update: Keg River, Carcajou residents can return home today
More residents of northern Alberta can head home today, as the mandatory evacuation order for Keg River and Carcajou within the County of Northern Lights, has been rescinded, effective at 10 a.m. this...
Jun 05, 2019 Photo: Alberta Agriculture and Forestry