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OTTAWA — The owners of a Sarnia, Ont., plastics plant that has been emitting dangerous levels of the cancer-causing chemical benzene for years say they need more time to comply with tougher federal rules.

MONTREAL — Police and first responders combed the banks and water of Montreal's Rivière des Prairies on Sunday searching for the occupant of a vehicle that plunged into the river in the early morning hours.

HAMILTON — Al Riddell was going to go have a quiet Sunday afternoon coffee with his family when his dad asked if he had heard that Mike (Fluff) Cowan, C.T.

MARKHAM, Ont. — Montreal's Audrey Lamothe helped Canada win three medals Sunday on the final day of competition at a World Cup artistic swimming event. Lamothe teamed with Jacqueline Simoneau for silver in the women duet free competition.

OTTAWA — The Canadian and Chinese defence ministers met in Singapore this week, marking the first in-person meeting between those officials in years.

MONTREAL — Eight people, including four children, were taken to hospital with second and third degree burns after a fire and possible explosion at a home south of Montreal.

TORONTO — Convocation ceremonies for graduating University of Toronto students begin Monday against the backdrop of a pro-Palestinian encampment that has remained on campus for weeks despite a trespass notice and looming legal action.

OTTAWA — Defence Minister Bill Blair says Canada will be sending Royal Canadian Navy vessels to support the Indo-Pacific Strategy in the coming days.

HAMILTON, Ontario (AP) — Robert MacIntyre made a 30-foot eagle putt on the par-5 17th to cap a late surge Saturday and take a four-stroke lead into the final round of the RBC Canadian Open.

HAMILTON — Mackenzie Hughes is having fun, he really is. He's just trying to stay focused as he chases the RBC Canadian Open title.