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In the news today, June 27
Five stories in the news for Thursday, June 27 --- ORDER OF CANADA GROWS BY 83 WITH NEW MEMBERS Gov.-Gen. Julie Payette is naming 83 more Canadians to the Order of Canada. The list out this ...
Jun 27, 2019
Russian student cries foul after denied visa to attend conference in Canada
OTTAWA - A Russian student who was invited to present her research at an upcoming academic conference in Canada says she believes her visa was unfairly rejected. Marina Dubova was all set to trav...
Jun 27, 2019
Provinces, feds meet to find path to better plastics-recycling plan
OTTAWA - The federal government and the provinces are expected to announce plans to work on harmonizing recycling standards following a meeting of environment ministers in Halifax today. Environm...
Jun 27, 2019
Trudeau seeks support from allies at G20 amid China-Canada dispute
OSAKA, Japan - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has arrived in Osaka, Japan for the G20 leaders' summit, where he will look to raise the issue of two Canadians held in China at "every opportunity." Trude...
Jun 27, 2019
Iran says 'idiotic' new US sanctions shut doors of diplomacy
TEHRAN, Iran - Iran warned Tuesday that new U.S. sanctions targeting its supreme leader and other top officials meant "closing the doors of diplomacy" between Tehran and Washington amid heightened ten...
Jun 26, 2019
Venuto scores in stoppage time, Whitecaps tie Dallas 2-2
FRISCO, Texas - Lucas Venuto scored for Vancouver in second-half stoppage time and the Whitecaps tied FC Dallas 2-2 on Wednesday night to extend their undefeated streak to six games. Vancouver (4-6-7)...
Jun 26, 2019
NKorea urges South to stop mediating between North, US
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of - North Korea said Thursday that South Korea must stop trying to mediate between Pyongyang and Washington, as it stepped up its pressure on the United States to work out new ...
Jun 26, 2019
Yanks HR in 27th straight to match record, beat Jays 10-8
NEW YORK - The Yankees' most recent power feat qualifies as "obscure" to manager Aaron Boone. Just not unexpected. Aaron Hicks and Giancarlo Stanton stretched New York's home run streak to a record-ty...
Jun 26, 2019
Toronto FC wins wild match vs. Atlanta on late penalty kicks for both teams
TORONTO - Atlanta United forward Pity Martinez missed his penalty kick moments after a successful shot from the spot by Alejandro Polzuelo gave Toronto FC a dramatic 3-2 victory on Wednesday night. TF...
Jun 26, 2019
Orji Okwonkwo's two goals help Montreal Impact edge Portland Timbers 2-1
MONTREAL - Orji Okwonkwo scored twice in his first game back from injury, including a game-winning half-volley strike, to give the Montreal Impact a 2-1 victory over the Portland Timbers at Saputo Sta...
Jun 26, 2019