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Canada’s Phan four points from podium spot at world figure skating juniors
TALLINN, Estonia – Canada’s Joseph Phan was eighth after a highly competitive men’s short program…
Chicago cops in station shooting stripped of police powers
Chicago’s interim police superintendent on Wednesday stripped two officers of their police powers pending the…
Toronto’s Albin Choi ready to retire as professional caddy while on top
Toronto’s Albin Choi plans to retire as a professional caddy with a perfect record. Choi…
Defence contractor charged with giving up military secrets
WASHINGTON – A linguist working for the U.S. military who kept a list of secret…
Dave Matthews was inspired by his daughters to write a novel
NEW YORK – For his debut novel, Dave Matthews found inspiration close to home. He…
Hospital fined $400K over doc’s doses for patients who died
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The hospital system where an intensive care doctor was accused of ordering…
North American stock markets rally in aftermath of interest rate cuts
TORONTO – North American stock markets enjoyed a relief rally in the aftermath of interest…
Canopy Growth to lay off 500, close two greenhouses and take $700-$800M writedown
Canopy Growth Corp. is orchestrating a massive overhaul involving a layoff of 500 workers, a…
Victor Wanyama excited to play for coach Thierry Henry’s Montreal Impact
MONTREAL – The star power of Thierry Henry is already paying dividends for the Montreal…
Mainstream Democrats relieved by Biden’s Super Tuesday boost
WASHINGTON – Mainstream Democrats were rejoicing over Joe Biden’s rousing Super Tuesday performance that bolstered…
Michigan Supreme Court hears case over Flint water liability
DETROIT – Lawyers urged the Michigan Supreme Court on Wednesday to clear the way for…
How to protect yourself and others from infection as COVID-19 cases increase
The global outbreak of a new coronavirus has put many Canadians on alert even as…
Jury decides Tavis Smiley must pay PBS in #MeToo dispute
WASHINGTON – A jury decided Wednesday that former television talk show host Tavis Smiley, who…
Attorneys say North Dakota needs to open up on clergy abuse
FARGO, N.D. – Three attorneys who conducted an investigation into clergy sex abuse said Wednesday…
Saskatchewan Roughriders hire Ben Olson as their defensive line coach
REGINA – The Saskatchewan Roughriders hired Ben Olson as their defensive line coach Wednesday. Olson…
No major Dem candidates yet seek Secret Service protection
WASHINGTON – Topless demonstrators crashed a Bernie Sanders rally in Nevada two weeks ago. On…
Review: In ‘Onward,’ a weird but worthy Pixar magic act
For a revolutionary animation studio, Pixar has been surprisingly wary of advancing technology. The company…
Ottawa Senators fire CEO Jim Little
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Senators fired new CEO Jim Little on Wednesday, continuing a string…
Kim Kardashian West, former prisoners visit White House
WASHINGTON – Kim Kardashian West visited the White House on Wednesday along with three women…
Raphael fever hits Italy but art isn’t immune from virus
ROME – The paintings, drawings, tapestries and sketches in the most ambitious exhibition of Renaissance…
Campaign coverage restrictions end at Bloomberg News
NEW YORK – It’s back to normal for political reporters at Bloomberg News now that…
Canadian international winger Ben Fisk first player to join Atletico Ottawa
In choosing Ben Fisk as its first player signing, Atletico Ottawa landed a Canadian international…
Coalition at a crossroads: Can Sanders grow beyond his base?
WASHINGTON – Sen. Bernie Sanders has promised to build a coalition broad enough to bring…
Murphy’s surgery to remove tumour ‘successful,’ deputy says
TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy’s surgery Wednesday to remove what was likely…