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Church fire that consumed Group of Seven murals was 'heart-wrenching': priest

Church fire that consumed Group of Seven murals was 'heart-wrenching': priest

TORONTO — As investigators work to determine the cause of a devastating fire at a historic Toronto church, community members and art experts are mourning the loss of a sacred space that housed unique artwork by members of the Group of Seven.
Former top judge McLachlin exits Hong Kong court with 'confidence,' mum on repression

Former top judge McLachlin exits Hong Kong court with 'confidence,' mum on repression

OTTAWA — Canada's former top judge is ending her term on a high-level Hong Kong court, saying she has faith in that institution while keeping mum on democratic backsliding in the city-state.
Canada, U.K. privacy officials launch joint investigation into 23andMe data breach

Canada, U.K. privacy officials launch joint investigation into 23andMe data breach

OTTAWA — Canada's privacy commissioner is teaming up with his U.K. counterpart to investigate a data breach discovered last year at 23andMe. Philippe Dufresne's office says the joint investigation with U.K.
Wildfire that forced thousands from Fort Nelson, B.C., now listed as under control

Wildfire that forced thousands from Fort Nelson, B.C., now listed as under control

FORT NELSON, B.C. — The wildfire that forced 4,700 people to leave their homes in Fort Nelson, B.C., is now listed as under control. The BC Wildfire Service says in a social media statement that the 123-square-kilometre fire in northeastern B.C.
Rescuers analyzing aerial videos for clues in search for missing B.C. climbers

Rescuers analyzing aerial videos for clues in search for missing B.C. climbers

SQUAMISH, B.C. — Rescue teams in Squamish, B.C., say they have not completely halted efforts to find three missing mountaineers last seen on May 31 despite the physical search being temporarily suspended.
‘Devastating’: Fire ravages historic Toronto church, destroying Group of Seven murals

‘Devastating’: Fire ravages historic Toronto church, destroying Group of Seven murals

A four-alarm fire ripped through St. Anne’s Anglican Church in Toronto on Sunday morning, severely damaging a national historic site and destroying the "priceless" Group of Seven murals inside.
Capital gains proposal to be presented to Parliament on Monday, Freeland says

Capital gains proposal to be presented to Parliament on Monday, Freeland says

OTTAWA — The Liberal government plans to take the first legislative step Monday toward increasing the inclusion rate on capital gains.
Toronto 'Walk with Israel' event held amid high security, faceoffs with protesters

Toronto 'Walk with Israel' event held amid high security, faceoffs with protesters

TORONTO — Thousands of members of Toronto's Jewish community marched down a major city artery on Sunday as part of an annual pro-Israel event that unfolded amid heightened security and protests along the route.
B.C. looks into post-fire mushroom picking rush after First Nation reports conflicts

B.C. looks into post-fire mushroom picking rush after First Nation reports conflicts

British Columbia says it is not ruling out regulating wild mushroom picking after an Indigenous community said a rising number of foragers are infringing on its land, with one case involving alleged threats of physical violence and intimidation.
Families, friends set to remember victims on anniversary of Manitoba bus crash

Families, friends set to remember victims on anniversary of Manitoba bus crash

The year that has passed since a bus crash killed 17 seniors headed to a Manitoba casino on a bright late-spring day has been one of grief, community support, a slow return to normal and, for some, a long road to recovery.