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Charge dropped against Raptors fan who made vulgar comment about Ayesha Curry
TORONTO - A Toronto Raptors fan who made a vulgar comment on live television about Ayesha Curry, wife of NBA star Stephen Curry, has been ordered to stay away from both her and the reporter ...
Nov 17, 2019

One year on, most oil-and-gas bailout money has moved, federal government says
OTTAWA - Canada's $1.6-billion bailout for Alberta's battered oil industry is well underway, but with little transparency about who is getting the money and for what. Almost $1 billion of the pac...
Nov 17, 2019

Alouettes expect to re-sign head coach Khari Jones after successful season
MONTREAL - The Montreal Alouettes have a long shopping list for the off-season, starting with a new contract for head coach Khari Jones. Team president Patrick Boivin says the Alouettes have "every ex...
Nov 17, 2019

Rowing Canada, university investigate celebrated coach for harassment, abuse
VANCOUVER - Lily Copeland felt she had found her purpose in life when she joined the University of Victoria rowing team. As a coxswain, she steered the boat and co-ordinated the rhythm of the team, ap...
Nov 17, 2019

Rowing Canada, university investigate celebrated coach for harassment, abuse
VANCOUVER - Lily Copeland felt she had found her purpose in life when she joined the University of Victoria rowing team. As a coxswain, she steered the boat and co-ordinated the rhythm of the team, ap...
Nov 17, 2019

Ousted ambassador says she felt intimidated by Trump attacks
WASHINGTON - In chilling detail, ousted U.S. Ambassador to the Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch described to Trump impeachment investigators Friday how she felt threatened upon learning that President Donald...
Nov 17, 2019

Myles Garrett, helmet a ‘weapon,’ banned for rest of season
CLEVELAND - Myles Garrett is done playing for the Cleveland Browns this season. The NFL isn't saying when the star defensive end will play again. He was suspended for at least the rest of the regular ...
Nov 17, 2019

Myles Garrett, helmet a ‘weapon,’ banned for rest of season
CLEVELAND - Myles Garrett is done playing for the Cleveland Browns this season. The NFL isn't saying when the star defensive end will play again. He was suspended for at least the rest of the regular ...
Nov 17, 2019

California school shooter dies with motive a mystery
SANTA CLARITA, Calif. - A 16-year-old boy who killed two students and wounded three others at his Southern California high school before turning a gun on himself died Friday without investigators disc...
Nov 17, 2019

New case of vaping-related illness in Quebec brings national total to 8
MONTREAL - The third case of severe lung illness related to vaping has been confirmed in Quebec, the province's Health Department said Friday. Department spokeswoman Noemie Vanheuverzwijn said the&nbs...
Nov 17, 2019