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SNC-Lavalin backtracks on CEO's comments surrounding potential job losses
MONTREAL - SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. is walking back a statement by its CEO, who said last week he never cited the protection of 9,000 Canadian jobs as a reason the construction giant should be granted a...
Mar 27, 2019
Federal judge blocks Medicaid work rules in blow to Trump
WASHINGTON - A federal judge is blocking Medicaid work requirements in two states, dealing a blow to the Trump administration's efforts to push the poor toward self-sufficiency. U.S. District Judge Ja...
Mar 27, 2019
Former ski coach Charest released as he appeals sex-related convictions
MONTREAL - Former national ski coach Bertrand Charest will be released from prison as he appeals his convictions on sex-related charges involving young skiers. "He does not present a risk of...
Mar 27, 2019
Former ski coach Charest released as he appeals sex-related convictions
MONTREAL - Former national ski coach Bertrand Charest will be released from prison as he appeals his convictions on sex-related charges involving young skiers. "He does not present a risk of...
Mar 27, 2019
Facebook extends ban on hate speech to 'white nationalists'
SAN FRANCISCO - Facebook is extending its ban on hate speech to prohibit the promotion and support of white nationalism and white separatism. The company previously allowed such material even though i...
Mar 27, 2019
Wisconsin appeals court restores laws from lame-duck session
MADISON, Wis. - A Wisconsin appeals court has sided with Republicans and reinstated laws passed during a lame-duck legislative session that weaken powers of the Democratic governor and attorney genera...
Mar 27, 2019
Bianca Andreescu's win streak ends after early exit because of injury
MIAMI - The injury bug has derailed Bianca Andreescu's impressive run. The rising Canadian tennis star's win streak was snapped at 10 matches after a 6-1, 2-0 loss to No. 21 seed Anett Konta...
Mar 27, 2019
Position-by-position look at Toronto Blue Jays Opening Day roster
TORONTO - The Blue Jays begin the regular season Thursday at home against the Detroit Tigers. While a couple of roster spots have yet to be announced, here's a position-by-position look at the te...
Mar 27, 2019
Congo international Dominique Malonga joins Cavalry FC of the CPL
Calgary's Cavalry FC has signed Congo international Dominique Malonga. The French-born forward represented France as a youth international but switched allegiance to Congo. At club level, the 30-...
Mar 27, 2019
Spanish playmaker Alejandro Pozuelo says he can't wait to play for Toronto FC
TORONTO - Alejandro Pozuelo hit all the right notes Monday in his formal introduction as a Toronto FC player. The 27-year-old Spaniard, sticking to English wherever possible, said he wants to be here,...
Mar 27, 2019