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Canadian warship missile test aborted mid-flight after communication failure

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The Harpoon Block II missile was lost at sea after it was fired from HMCS Regina during a joint Canada - U.S. exercise.

The missile's flight was terminated approximately 30 to 60 seconds after launch.

A Department of National Defence spokesperson says the precision-guided missile plunged in the ocean within the 93,000-square-kilometre sea range and was not recoverable.

A second attempt followed up the failed shot with a second attempt.

A Canadian navy missile test was aborted mid-flight this week after controllers lost communication with the projectile off the coast of southern California .

Employers and the union representing foremen at British Columbia's ports will return to the negotiating table next week with a mediator in the latest push for a resolution in the labour dispute.

10 young Calgarians were recognized Friday for their efforts to call 911 during emergency incidents.

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Gas prices dropped slightly in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick overnight , while there was no change on Prince Edward Island for the second week in a row .

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English

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