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China's Xi heads for NKorea for state visit, talks with Kim
BEIJING - Chinese state media say President Xi Jinping has departed for his state visit to North Korea, which he has said will strengthen the countries' strategic ties. Xinhua news agency said Xi left...
Jun 19, 2019
Scorpion gives birth after travelling to Canada in Vancouver woman's luggage
VICTORIA - A scorpion that turned up in a Vancouver resident's home last month following a recent trip to Cuba has now given birth. Staff at the Victoria Bug Zoo confirm in an online post that the sco...
Jun 19, 2019
Rangers acquire Trouba from Jets for Pionk, 1st round pick
The New York Rangers sped up their rebuilding effort Monday by acquiring offensive-minded defenceman Jacob Trouba from the Winnipeg Jets. New York sent young defenceman Neal Pionk and the 20th overall...
Jun 19, 2019
CFL Players' Association grieving Simoni Lawrence's two-game suspension
TORONTO - The CFL Players' Association informed the CFL on Wednesday night it's grieving the two-game suspension handed down by the league to Hamilton Tiger-Cats linebacker Simoni Lawrence. ...
Jun 19, 2019
Homophobia study shows perception, reality "disconnect"
Researchers say a survey of players in the Australian Ice Hockey League shows homophobic language is often used but that an even higher percentage of competitors would make a gay player feel welcome. ...
Jun 19, 2019
CP NewsAlert Vancouver Canucks centre Elias Pettersson captures Calder Trophy
LAS VEGAS - Vancouver Canucks centre Elias Pettersson has won the Calder Trophy at the NHL's top rookie at the league's award ceremony. The 20-year-old Swede is the first Canuck to win the award since...
Jun 19, 2019
Province introduces bill to help newcomers get their work credentials recognized
EDMONTON - Alberta is bringing in new rules to ensure that foreign-trained professionals get speedy action as they seek to get accreditation to work.Labour Minister Jason Copping says too many newcome...
Jun 19, 2019
Red Deer man facing drug charges
A Red Deer man is facing drug and other charges after a week-long investigation by Red Deer RCMP and Alberta Sheriffs. In partnership with the Alberta Sheriffs Safe Communities and Neighbourhoods unit...
Jun 19, 2019
UN high commissioner urges redress as Canada responds to MMIWG inquiry
OTTAWA - Canada's response to the conclusions of the inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls should include some form of redress for the victims and their families, says the Unite...
Jun 19, 2019
Man who stole human skull and kept it as 'curiosity' sentenced to jail
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - A young Newfoundland man who robbed a human skull from a cemetery and kept it in his possession for more than a year as a "curiosity item" has been sentenced to four months in&...
Jun 19, 2019