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'Life is hard': Living under a 29-year boil-water advisory in an Ontario First Nation

'Life is hard': Living under a 29-year boil-water advisory in an Ontario First Nation

NESKANTAGA FIRST NATION, ONT. — Every other day, Derek Moonias drives 15 minutes to the airport in Neskantaga First Nation and fills his pickup truck with cases of bottled water flown in on the dime of the federal government.
Gausman in form as Blue Jays top Red Sox 6-1 to end five-game losing streak

Gausman in form as Blue Jays top Red Sox 6-1 to end five-game losing streak

TORONTO — Recent call-up Jonatan Clase was given an opportunity to lead off for the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday night. The 22-year-old outfielder took full advantage in a 6-1 win over the Boston Red Sox that ended a five-game losing streak.

Clase hits 1st career HR as Blue Jays beat Red Sox 6-1, eliminating Boston from wild-card race

TORONTO (AP) — Jonatan Clase hit his first career home run, Kevin Gausman pitched six innings to match his career high in wins and the Toronto Blue Jays beat Boston 6-1 on Wednesday night, eliminating the Red Sox from postseason contention.
Macron, Trudeau meet as French president visits Canada

Macron, Trudeau meet as French president visits Canada

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron to his home in Ottawa Wednesday for an informal private dinner.
Foreign ministry rang alarm bell over challenges in countering disinformation online

Foreign ministry rang alarm bell over challenges in countering disinformation online

OTTAWA — Canada's foreign ministry expressed alarm about its shrinking ability to counter foreign disinformation online due to limited access to data and the evolving tactics of adversaries, a newly released memo shows.
Womenswear brands Ann Taylor, Loft returning to Canada through Hudson's Bay stores

Womenswear brands Ann Taylor, Loft returning to Canada through Hudson's Bay stores

TORONTO — Hudson's Bay says Ann Taylor and Loft will return to Canada through a partnership with the department store. The deal with Centric Brands LLC, a U.S.
Blue Jays shortstop Bichette to undergo surgery to repair fractured finger

Blue Jays shortstop Bichette to undergo surgery to repair fractured finger

TORONTO — Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette was scheduled to undergo surgery Wednesday to repair a right middle finger fracture. Bichette suffered the season-ending injury last week while taking grounders during infield practice.
OSFI easing stress test requirements for uninsured mortgages when switching providers

OSFI easing stress test requirements for uninsured mortgages when switching providers

OTTAWA — The national banking regulator says it will no longer require borrowers with uninsured mortgages to undergo a stress test when switching providers.
Tearful complainant alleges Jacob Hoggard raped, choked her after Hedley concert

Tearful complainant alleges Jacob Hoggard raped, choked her after Hedley concert

A woman accusing Jacob Hoggard of sexual assault in northern Ontario told his trial the musician raped, hit and choked her before urinating on her in a hotel room after she attended his band's concert and an after-party eight years ago.
S&P/TSX composite moves lower Wednesday, U.S. stock markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite moves lower Wednesday, U.S. stock markets mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index edged lower on Wednesday, weighed down by the energy sector as the price of oil fell, while U.S. stock markets were mixed, with the S&P 500 and Dow slipping from the records set the day before.
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