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In the news today, June 3
Twelve stories in the news for Monday, June 3 --- CANADA SUSPENDS OPERATIONS AT EMBASSY IN VENEZUELA Canada suspended operations at its embassy in Venezuela on Sunday, saying President ...
Jun 03, 2019
Tough catch restrictions won't take bite out of B.C. salmon fishing experience
VICTORIA - The sign that welcomes anglers to Campbell River, B.C., "The Salmon Capital of the World," isn't going anywhere this summer despite tough, new federal catch restrictions protecting&nbs...
Jun 03, 2019
Second trial to start for Alberta couple in son's meningitis death
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - A new trial is to begin for an Alberta couple who used homemade remedies instead of seeking medical help for their toddler who died of bacterial meningitis. A j...
Jun 03, 2019
Canada needs to increase ocean protection by almost one-third: report
An environmental group says Canada needs to up its game on protecting its oceans. The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society says in a report that while there has been progress in recent years, re...
Jun 03, 2019
Sudan troops besiege protest camp, 2 reported killed
KHARTOUM, Sudan - Sudanese security forces moved against a protest sit-in camp in the capital Monday, witnesses and protest organizers said. Machine-gun fire and explosions were heard and smoke rose f...
Jun 02, 2019
Trial to open against Thomas Keller and his 3-star eateries
SAN FRANCISCO - A former employee of celebrated chef Thomas Keller is suing him and his three-star Michelin restaurants - Per Se in New York and the French Laundry in California - for discrimination, ...
Jun 02, 2019
Montero, DeLeon score as Vancouver Whitecaps, Toronto FC battle to 1-1 draw
VANCOUVER - It wasn't easy, but Toronto FC emerged from a Canadian clash with a crucial point Friday night. Despite out playing the Vancouver Whitecaps through much of the game, the Reds settled for a...
Jun 02, 2019
Trevor Story homers twice, Rockies rout Blue Jays 13-6
DENVER - Trevor Story boiled down his power surge to one concise reason. "Not trying to do too much," he explained. And yet he's doing plenty. Story hit a pair of two-run homers as part of a career-hi...
Jun 02, 2019
Warriors even NBA Finals with Raptors despite injury toll in Game 2 win
TORONTO - No Kevin Durant. No Kevon Looney. No Klay Thompson. No problem for the Golden State Warriors. With Durant watching from the sidelines again Sunday night due to a calf injury, the defending c...
Jun 02, 2019
Canada announces new funding model to support women's equality globally
VANCOUVER - Canada's minister of gender equality has announced a new initiative aimed at creating a sustainable model to fund women's rights organizations in developing countr...
Jun 02, 2019