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You Again: Toronto Maple Leafs, Boston Bruins primed for playoff rematch
TORONTO - All the Toronto Maple Leafs want to do is look forward. Their recent history with the Boston Bruins, however, makes it hard not to take a long gaze in the rear-view mirror. The Lea...
Apr 10, 2019
Edmonton parts ways with company working on LRT
EDMONTON- Mayor Don Iveson says it's the end of the line for a company hired to install a signal system on a new section of Edmonton's light-rail transit network.Iveson says Thales Canada Incorporated...
Apr 10, 2019
Europe hurt by US trade threats, central bank says
FRANKFURT - Global trade conflicts, including U.S. threats to impose tariffs, are holding back the eurozone economy, the European Central Bank's president said Wednesday as he underlined its readiness...
Apr 10, 2019
UCP candidate Orr says party laser-focused on economy
The UCP candidate for Lacombe-Ponoka is seeking re-election this year in hopes of addressing significant needs in his riding. Ron Orr says the main issues in his constituency are currently unemploymen...
Apr 10, 2019
Advisers: Baltimore's mayor still recovering from pneumonia
BALTIMORE - Close advisers to embattled Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh say she's still recovering from a serious case of pneumonia. The Baltimore Sun reported Tuesday that Catherine Pugh continues to ...
Apr 10, 2019
Scientists reveal first image ever made of a black hole
WASHINGTON - Scientists on Wednesday revealed the first image ever made of a black hole, depicting its hot, shadowy edges where light bends around itself in a cosmic funhouse effect. Assembling data g...
Apr 10, 2019
Ontario researcher among global team unveiling first image of a black hole
An international team of researchers that includes an Ontario scientist is to unveil the first captured image of a black hole. The picture was compiled by the Event Horizon Telescope Collaboration, a&...
Apr 10, 2019
Judge orders detention of former Peruvian president
LIMA, Peru - A judge in Peru has ordered the 10-day detention of former President Pedro Pablo Kucyznksi as part of a money laundering probe into his consulting work for the company at the heart of Lat...
Apr 10, 2019
Abuse accusations stir up Vienna State Opera ballet academy
BERLIN - The director of the Vienna State Opera on Wednesday called for allegations of abuse at its renowned youth ballet academy to be cleared up in full, expressing shock at "unacceptable" events. A...
Apr 10, 2019
Another global ambassador: The Weeknd signs on with Canadian esports outfit
TORONTO - The Weeknd has joined the OverActive Media Group ownership and will serve as global ambassador for the Canadian esports company. The Toronto R&B singer and producer, whose real...
Apr 10, 2019