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No magic wand to end Toronto gun violence: Mayor John Tory

No magic wand to end Toronto gun violence: Mayor John Tory

Mayor John Tory says there is “no easy answer” or magic wand to reduce gun violence in the country’s largest city, which has claimed 22 lives so far in 2018.
B.C. Taiga Building Products Ltd. to buy Exterior Wood Inc. for $55 million

B.C. Taiga Building Products Ltd. to buy Exterior Wood Inc. for $55 million

Headquartered in Burnaby, B.C., Taiga will acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Exterior Wood for US$42 million.
Hundreds celebrate the life of slain Maryland journalist

Hundreds celebrate the life of slain Maryland journalist

Rob Hiaasen was one of the victims when an active shooter targeted the newsroom
Much of eastern Canada remains under blanket of hot, humid air

Much of eastern Canada remains under blanket of hot, humid air

The weather agency says a “very warm and humid air mass” has settled over the Maritimes.
South Korean basketball players arrive for games in North

South Korean basketball players arrive for games in North

South Korean basketball teams and officials arrived on Tuesday to take part in the inter-Korean basketball match in Pyongyang.
Canadian Safe Boating Council and BCWF team up to keep B.C. anglers safe on the water

Canadian Safe Boating Council and BCWF team up to keep B.C. anglers safe on the water

June 30th- July 8th marks National Fishing Week in Canada. The Canadian Safe Boating Council (CSBC) and the BC Wildlife Federation (BCWF) want to remind anglers that wearing your lifejacket is even more important than wearing your ‘lucky fishing hat’. But they do share one trait. They both have to be worn to be effective.
Thai prime minister to families of missing boys: Have faith

Thai prime minister to families of missing boys: Have faith

Muddy floodwaters reached near the entrance of the cave Friday despite days of efforts to drain it
B.C. drug smuggler who used helicopters to deliver drugs sentenced

B.C. drug smuggler who used helicopters to deliver drugs sentenced

Colin Martin, 46, was responsible for delivering thousands of pounds of “B.C. Bud” to forest clearings in Washington state and Idaho
VIDEO: Viola Desmond honoured with Canadian Walk of Fame star

VIDEO: Viola Desmond honoured with Canadian Walk of Fame star

Her 91-year-old sister Wanda says “she let nothing stand in her way”
Ottawa details list of U.S. tariff targets, offers up to $2B in support

Ottawa details list of U.S. tariff targets, offers up to $2B in support

Ottawa also released details Friday of a financial aid package for industries and workers caught in the crossfire