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Analysis Wall's exit highlights Western Canada's political upheaval

The departure of Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall adds to the political upheaval underway in the western provinces. All four major opposition parties have leadership contests — three of them for governments-in-waiting. More 5:25 AM ET read comments

• Political world reacts to Sask. Premier Brad Wall's resignation Aug 10
• Analysis Who will replace Brad Wall as Saskatchewan Party leader? 12:00 PM ET
• Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall retiring from politics Aug 10 video
• 'Renewal' needed as Sask. Party marks 20th anniversary: analyst Aug 08

Exclusive Allies uneasy about Canada's data demand in warship program: documents

One of Canada's allies is balking at handing over top-secret, high-tech data for inclusion in the Liberal government's $60-billion frigate replacement program. The concern has been formally registered, according to documents obtained by CBC News. More 5:00 AM ET read comments

• Warship design competition on track, Public Works officials say Jul 28
• Exclusive Bidder urges overhaul of design tender in $60B navy frigate program Jun 28

Hamilton brides-to-be scramble after bridal retailer files for bankruptcy

Florida-based bridal retailer Alfred Angelo shuttered its 60 U.S. stores and filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy liquidation in July, leaving brides-to-be around the world without the gowns they had already ordered, including many in Ontario. More 11:35 AM ET

• Canada says yes to the dress with Kleinfeld deal Mar 27
• 'I want my money back': Saskatoon woman angry after bridal shop's sudden closure Jun 20

Pulled from river near Whitecourt, boy dies as air ambulance arrives

A 7-year-old boy is dead despite frantic efforts to save his life after he was pulled from the waters of the McLeod River on Thursday afternoon. More 1:01 PM ET

• 'I didn't want them to be afraid of the water': Sisters triumph over drowning tragedy Jul 20
• Pool season comes with major safety concerns Jun 01