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Best picture '1917' is big winner at British Academy Awards
LONDON - Gut-wrenching World War I epic "1917" was the big winner at Sunday's British Academy Film Awards, winning seven prizes including best picture and best director. Sam Mendes' drama about one of...
Feb 04, 2020

WestJet flight from Toronto to Jamaica turns back after false coronavirus claim
TORONTO - A WestJet flight from Toronto to Jamaica had to turn back Monday after the airline says a passenger made an "unfounded claim regarding coronavirus." The airline said in a statement that...
Feb 04, 2020

AP source: Knicks fire team President Steve Mills
NEW YORK - The New York Knicks fired President Steve Mills on Tuesday, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press. General manager Scott Perry will take over control of the bask...
Feb 04, 2020

Top films were more diverse than ever before, study finds
NEW YORK - Hollywood's awards season may not show it, but the most popular films are increasingly diverse, a new study finds. According to new research released Tuesday by the University of Southern C...
Feb 04, 2020

Liberals revive Rona Ambrose's bill on sexual assault law training for judges
OTTAWA - The Liberal government is introducing legislation to help ensure judges are trained in sexual assault law. It would require all newly appointed provincial superior court judges to receive the...
Feb 04, 2020

Toronto Maple Leafs recall Kasimir Kaskisuo after Frederik Andersen injury
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs have recalled goaltender Kasimir Kaskisuo from their American Hockey League affiliate after starting netminder Frederik Anderson was hurt during a loss to Florida on ...
Feb 04, 2020

Demand for industrial land in Red Deer spurs rezoning application
City of Red Deer administrative staff say an increase in demand for larger industrial lots is a positive sign for the local economy. "In the last six months we've had inquiries, more interest (and) mo...
Feb 04, 2020

Official: 2nd student dies after truck hits Oklahoma runners
MOORE, Okla. - A second suburban Oklahoma City high school student has died after a group of cross-country runners was struck by a pickup truck, a school official said Tuesday. Dustin Horstkoetter, di...
Feb 04, 2020

Canada's Desiree Scott still relishes role as a midfielder destroyer
EDINBURG, Texas - While Canada coach Kenneth Heiner-Moller has looked to build a team able to switch formations and roles, Desiree Scott's position remains largely unchanged. The 32-year-old from Winn...
Feb 04, 2020

Canada's Kripps wins bobsled finale, Germany's Friedrich wins World Cup title
ST. MORITZ, Switzerland - Canada's Justin Kripps won the final four-man bobseld race of the season on Sunday while Germany's Francesco Friedrich took the overall World Cup four-man cham...
Feb 04, 2020