Six stories in the news today from The Canadian Press:
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OPENING CEREMONY TONIGHT TO LAUNCH RIO SUMMER GAMES
Rosie MacLennan of King City, Ont., will carry the Maple Leaf as more than 300 Canadian athletes stream into Maracana Stadium tonight for the opening ceremonies of the Rio Olympic Games. MacLennan captured Canada’s lone gold medal in London four years ago. Tonight’s extravaganza celebrating the first Olympics in South America is expected to highlight Brazil’s diverse nature with music and dance.
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SASK. CITY EASES WATER RESTRICTIONS AFTER OIL SPILL
Prince Albert, Sask., has lifted some emergency water restrictions put in place after an oil spill …read more
Source: National Newswatch
