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Canadiens fans saddened by loss, proud team made it to Stanley Cup final

Canadiens fans saddened by loss, proud team made it to Stanley Cup final

MONTREAL — There were tears on the streets of downtown Montreal Wednesday night, as the Canadiens ended their Stanley Cup run with a 1-0 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning.
AFN national chief vote goes to second day after three ballots and no winner

AFN national chief vote goes to second day after three ballots and no winner

OTTAWA — The election for national chief of the Assembly of First Nations will go to a second day of voting and a fourth ballot after no candidates reached the necessary 60 per cent threshold to claim victory.
CP NewsAlert: Lightning beat Canadiens to win second straight Stanley Cup

CP NewsAlert: Lightning beat Canadiens to win second straight Stanley Cup

The Tampa Bay Lightning are Stanley Cup champions for the second year in a row. The Lightning downed the Montreal Canadiens 1-0 on Wednesday to take the best-of-seven final in five games. It's Tampa Bay's third Stanley Cup in franchise history.
Bravery came amid 'unimaginable horror' of wildfire, says statement from Lytton, B.C.

Bravery came amid 'unimaginable horror' of wildfire, says statement from Lytton, B.C.

LYTTON, B.C. — A statement issued by the wildfire-ravaged Village of Lytton describes how little time residents had to flee and underscores the extreme challenges ahead as the Fraser Canyon community looks to rebuild.
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada for Wednesday, July 7, 2021

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada for Wednesday, July 7, 2021

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times eastern): 8:40 p.m. Yukon is reporting 13 new cases of COVID-19 as the territory continues to battle a surge in cases. Chief medical officer of health Dr.
Green party layoffs leave Annamie Paul's office without staffers as turmoil drags on

Green party layoffs leave Annamie Paul's office without staffers as turmoil drags on

OTTAWA — Green party layoffs are leaving leader Annamie Paul without staff in her office as a feud goes on.
Trudeau vague on TRC's call for Crown to issue 'Royal Proclamation of Reconciliation'

Trudeau vague on TRC's call for Crown to issue 'Royal Proclamation of Reconciliation'

OTTAWA — The naming of Canada's first Indigenous governor general could give the federal government a timely opportunity to tackle a key recommendation of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission involving the Crown, according to an expert.
'Elbows will come up': Trudeau meets face to face with Kenney and Nenshi in Calgary

'Elbows will come up': Trudeau meets face to face with Kenney and Nenshi in Calgary

CALGARY — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau literally rubbed elbows with Alberta's premier and Calgary's mayor Wednesday for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic before making a major transit announcement and downplaying some of the premier's conce
Former Montrealer among deceased in Florida condo collapse; three Canadians missing

Former Montrealer among deceased in Florida condo collapse; three Canadians missing

MONTREAL — The first Canadian victim identified in the collapse of a South Florida condominium is a former Montrealer. Ingrid "Itty" Ainsworth, 66, died in the collapse in late June along with her husband Tzvi, 68.
Canada will support Haitians through 'difficult months' after Moïse assassination: PM

Canada will support Haitians through 'difficult months' after Moïse assassination: PM

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau condemned the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse on Wednesday, saying Canada would stand by the country and its people in tough times ahead.