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QUÉBEC — Quebec provincial police have recorded more than double the number of road deaths during the annual construction holiday which comes to an end Sunday.

OTTAWA — Dominic LeBlanc said Sunday that he expects Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump will speak "over the next number of days" as the United States ratchets up pressure in trade talks. The Canada-U.S.

With four world championship gold medals and a single bronze draped around her neck, Summer McIntosh is doing more than just winning on an international level — she is inspiring young swimmers in her hometown as well.

MONTRÉAL — Electors in the provincial riding of Arthabaska are taking part in advance polling starting today ahead of a byelection on Aug. 11.

OTTAWA — Ottawa's new trade minister says he's looking to sign deals in South America, Southeast Asia, Africa and beyond — and to convince businesses to actually use the trade agreements Canada has already signed.

Wildfire smoke from the Prairies has prompted special air-quality statements and warnings across the country Saturday.

TORONTO — Confirmation of the first human case of West Nile virus acquired in Canada this year arrived just in time for the August long weekend.

MONTREAL — A man is under arrest after a vehicle went through the front door of the RCMP headquarters Saturday morning in the Montreal suburb of Westmount, just west of downtown.

OTTAWA — Unionized workers at Canada Post have voted to reject the Crown corporation's latest contract offer. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers said Friday that 68.

Tens of thousands of lightning strikes across British Columbia since Wednesday have created "a very dynamic" wildfire situation, with more than half the current fires started since the storms.