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QMJHL roundup: Voltigeurs sweep Drakkar in final, punch ticket to Memorial Cup

DRUMMONDVILLE, Que. — The Drummondville Voltigeurs will represent the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League at this year's Memorial Cup.
Manitoba premier tours fire zone as evacuees await word on their future

Manitoba premier tours fire zone as evacuees await word on their future

WINNIPEG — Hundreds of people in northwest Manitoba remained out of their homes Tuesday as crews continued to battle an out-of-control wildfire that measured 316 square kilometres.
Wildfire forces out thousands of residents in parts of Fort McMurray, Alta.

Wildfire forces out thousands of residents in parts of Fort McMurray, Alta.

FORT MCMURRAY, ALBERTA — Thousands of residents in four neighbourhoods in the southern end of Fort McMurray were ordered out Tuesday as a wildfire threatened the Alberta city, bringing back memories of a devastating fire eight years earlier.
Canadian swimmers McIntosh, Harvey finish 1-2 in women's 200 free at Olympic Trials

Canadian swimmers McIntosh, Harvey finish 1-2 in women's 200 free at Olympic Trials

TORONTO — Canada's Mary-Sophie Harvey said she "was really chill" as Summer McIntosh and Penny Oleksiak battled for the early lead in the women's 200-metre freestyle race Tuesday at the Olympic & Paralympic Trials.
Fort Nelson evacuees wait it out as incoming weather holds key to B.C. firefight

Fort Nelson evacuees wait it out as incoming weather holds key to B.C. firefight

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — As a fast-growing wildfire bore down on Fort Nelson, B.C., Ariel Keating, her girlfriend, their dog Louie and their cat Macaroni joined a sluggish convoy of evacuees heading south on Sunday.
Indigenous fraud summit passes resolution against Ontario Métis group

Indigenous fraud summit passes resolution against Ontario Métis group

OTTAWA — Indigenous leaders at a summit on what they call Indigenous identify fraud have passed a resolution specifically targeting the Métis Nation of Ontario.
Spy agency CSIS reveals 24 harassment investigations in annual report

Spy agency CSIS reveals 24 harassment investigations in annual report

OTTAWA — Canada's spy agency has released its annual public report, revealing that it dealt with 24 harassment investigations last year involving complaints by its staff.
'A Canadian icon': Writers and readers pay tribute to Nobel winner Alice Munro

'A Canadian icon': Writers and readers pay tribute to Nobel winner Alice Munro

Writers, bookworms and notable figures are mourning the loss of Canadian Nobel Prize winner Alice Munro, who died Monday at age 92.
Toronto FC feeling hangover of post-game melee with NYCFC ahead of Nashville visit

Toronto FC feeling hangover of post-game melee with NYCFC ahead of Nashville visit

Toronto FC will be feeling the hangover from Saturday night's ugly post-game melee with New York City FC when it takes the field at Geodis Park on Wednesday against Nashville SC.
Food inspection agency investigating salmonella fears involving SunChips, Munchies

Food inspection agency investigating salmonella fears involving SunChips, Munchies

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is investigating concerns over potential salmonella contamination involving popular Frito Lay brand snacks.