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Elections Canada scraps social media 'influencers' to encourage youth vote
OTTAWA - Elections Canada is scrapping plans to use social media "influencers" to persuade young Canadians to register to vote in this fall's federal election. Chief electoral officer Stephane Perraul...
Jun 20, 2019
Alberta asks Court of Appeal to look at constitutionality of federal carbon tax
EDMONTON - Alberta's justice minister says the province is asking the courts to look into the constitutionality of the federal government imposing its carbon tax.Doug Schweitzer says the province has ...
Jun 20, 2019
Vancouver Canucks sign defenceman Alex Edler to two-year extension
VANCOUVER - Defenceman Alex Edler says signing an extension with the Vancouver Canucks was always his top priority. On Thursday, the Canucks announced that the 33-year-old Swede had ink...
Jun 20, 2019
CFLPA criticizes CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie for grievance comments
TORONTO - The CFL Players' Association fired back at the CFL on Thursday after the league criticized the group for grieving a two-game suspension handed to Hamilton Tiger-Cats linebacker Simoni Lawren...
Jun 20, 2019
Trudeau welcoming Raptors, but Trump uncertain for White House visit
WASHINGTON - While plans are underway for the Toronto Raptors to meet Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, a White House visit for the NBA champions is uncertain. Asked by a reporter after a meeting with Tr...
Jun 20, 2019
Trudeau welcoming Raptors, but Trump uncertain for White House visit
WASHINGTON - While plans are underway for the Toronto Raptors to meet Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, a White House visit for the NBA champions is uncertain. Asked by a reporter after a meeting with Tr...
Jun 20, 2019
Liberals to reject Senate changes to solitary confinement bill
OTTAWA - The Liberals are poised to reject a number of the Senate's amendments to a bill that aims to end solitary confinement - changes many lawyers and human rights advocates say are neces...
Jun 20, 2019
After McGill, Nova Scotia high school moves to drop Redmen team name
HALIFAX - A Cape Breton high school has decided to stop calling its hockey team the Redmen, the latest to drop the name after McGill University in Montreal did so earlier this year. Rivervie...
Jun 20, 2019
Duke and Duchess of Sussex to start new foundation
LONDON - Kensington Palace says the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be starting their own foundation to support their charitable endeavours, formally spinning off from the entity Prince Harry and Prin...
Jun 20, 2019
Shanahan drops bid to lead Pentagon, citing 'painful' past
WASHINGTON - Acting Defence Secretary Patrick Shanahan stepped down Tuesday before his formal nomination ever went to the Senate, citing a "painful" family situation that would hurt his children and r...
Jun 20, 2019