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Japan resumes commercial whaling, seen as face-saving end
TOKYO - Japan has resumed commercial whaling after 31 years, meeting a long-cherished goal of traditionalists that's seen as a largely lost cause. Whaling boats embarked Monday on their first commerci...
Jun 30, 2019
Family says goodbye to wife of "Dog the Bounty Hunter"
HONOLULU - About 500 people watched from the shore and the waters off a beach as family and friends held a memorial service to say goodbye to reality-TV star Beth Chapman, who rose to fame as the wife...
Jun 30, 2019
Quebecers less exposed to Holocaust, Jewish people, compared to other Canadians: poll
MONTREAL - Quebecers are significantly less likely than other Canadians to have learned about the Holocaust in school, to have read a book about the genocide in the Second World War or to have ever be...
Jun 30, 2019
Three injured, hiker after severe storm smashes Saskatchewan campground
GOODSOIL, Sask. - A windstorm that may have been a tornado snapped trees and caused numerous injuries at a Saskatchewan provincial park that was full of campers who were enjoying the Canada ...
Jun 30, 2019
Vancouver Island treaty agreement in principle includes West Coast trail lands
VICTORIA - A popular British Columbia backcountry trail known for challenging hikers is slated to become part of a treaty agreement in principle between the federal and provincial governments and two ...
Jun 30, 2019
Kevin Durant to sign with Brooklyn Nets
NEW YORK - Kevin Durant is headed to the Brooklyn Nets, leaving the Golden State Warriors after three seasons. His decision was announced Sunday at the start of the NBA free agency period on the Insta...
Jun 30, 2019
Kevin Durant to sign with Brooklyn Nets
NEW YORK - Kevin Durant says he will signing with the Brooklyn Nets, leaving the Golden State Warriors after three seasons. The announcement was made Sunday at the start of the NBA free agency period ...
Jun 30, 2019
Alaska governor slashes university budget by $130 million
JUNEAU, Alaska - Gov. Mike Dunleavy slashed the University of Alaska system budget by $130 million on Friday, part of more than $400 million in vetoes he characterized as difficult but necessary amid ...
Jun 30, 2019
Roughriders talking about must-win game vs. Argonauts in Week 3 of CFL season
REGINA - It may only be the third game of the season but the Saskatchewan Roughriders already appear to be facing a must-win situation when they host the Toronto Argonauts at Mosaic Stadium on Monday....
Jun 30, 2019
Marcus Stroman named Blue Jays all-star; Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in home run derby
TORONTO - Ace right-handed pitcher Marcus Stroman will be the Toronto Blue Jays representative at Major League Baseball's all-star game next week. The 28-year-old Stroman, 5-9 with a 3.18 earned-run a...
Jun 30, 2019