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Faultless Roger Federer eases into French Open quarterfinals
PARIS - Roger Federer's return to French Open clay is going so smoothly he still has not dropped a set in reaching the quarterfinals. The 20-time Grand Slam winner eased through with a 6-2, 6-3, 6-3 w...
Jun 02, 2019
In Asian-led 'Always Be My Maybe,' ethnicity is secondary
The new Netflix movie "Always Be My Maybe" is an Asian American rom-com with a twist: Ethnicity isn't central to the plot. It's just stand-up comedian and actress Ali Wong and "Fresh Off the Boat" act...
Jun 02, 2019
Young Torontonians say watching the Raptors has become 'overwhelming'
TORONTO - Though the country is buzzing with excitement over the Toronto Raptors' spot in the NBA Finals, watching the game isn't as easy as turning on the television for some young Tor...
Jun 02, 2019
Burnaby mayor wants more action on pipeline after meeting with Trudeau
BURNABY, B.C. - The mayor of Burnaby, B.C., says he met with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to discuss his concerns about the risk of a fire at a tank farm in his city, which would be the ter...
Jun 02, 2019
Burnaby mayor wants more action on pipeline after meeting with Trudeau
BURNABY, B.C. - The mayor of Burnaby, B.C., says he met with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to discuss his concerns about the risk of a fire at a tank farm in his city, which would be the ter...
Jun 02, 2019
Some facts and figures about the D-Day landings in Normandy on June 6, 1944
OTTAWA - Some facts and figures about the D-Day landings in Normandy on June 6, 1944: TARGET: Allies land on French channel coast along five Normandy beaches stretching about 80 kilometres west from R...
Jun 02, 2019
Apricot Power brand apricot seeds recalled over fears of cyanide poisoning
OTTAWA - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has announced a recall of Apricot Power brand apricot seeds and apricot seed meal due to concerns about cyanide poisoning. The agency says the product...
Jun 02, 2019
Behind the scenes of how Canada made its case for claiming the North Pole
One minute, it was dangling off the back of an icebreaker into the waters of the High Arctic. The next, the crucial piece of gear was gone. "We got pinched," recalls Mary-Lynn Dickson. "You'...
Jun 02, 2019
A selection of books, films about or referencing Juno Beach and D-Day invasion
OTTAWA - A selection of films and books about the Normandy invasion: FILMS Storming Juno (2010): Movies mentioning Canada's role in the D-Day landings are hard enough to come by, let alone one actuall...
Jun 02, 2019
The War to June 6, 1944: How the decisions surrounding D-Day came about
OTTAWA - THE WAR TO JUNE 6: Allied fortunes had rebounded by 1944 after the massive German conquests of 1940-41. British and American armies had driven the Germans from North Africa and Sicily, forced...
Jun 02, 2019
