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Calls mount, frustration grows over Trudeau's promise to help Hong Kong
OTTAWA - The federal Liberal government is facing increasingly frustrated and worried calls to help people leave Hong Kong for Canada as China continues to crack down on pro-democracy activists i...
Aug 31, 2020
Toronto Blue Jays acquire veteran left-hander Robbie Ray from Arizona
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have added depth to their pitching staff, acquiring left-hander Robbie Ray from the Arizona Diamondbacks before Monday's trade deadline. Toronto also gets cash con...
Aug 31, 2020
Vancouver Aquarium closes programming amid 'financially challenging' time
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Aquarium is closing to the public, putting its programming on pause while it attempts to recover from the financial devastation of COVID-19. Ocean Wise, the non-profit organi...
Aug 31, 2020
Toronto Wolfpack ready to make case to return to action with new owner
TORONTO - The Toronto Wolfpack's proposed new owner will make his case to England's Super League on Tuesday with the transatlantic rugby league team also submitting a new five-year business plan to re...
Aug 31, 2020
Festival of Trees announces new location for 2020
One of Red Deer's largest annual fundraising events will have a new look in a new location this year in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2020 edition of the Festival of Trees will be held November ...
Aug 31, 2020
Feds 'looking into' alleged bullying by RCMP employee facing security charges
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Public Safety Minister Bill Blair is looking into allegations the RCMP brushed off warnings about a senior director who was later arrested on national-...
Aug 31, 2020
Berkshire Hathaway takes stakes in Japanese trading houses
TOKYO - Billionaire investor Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway said Monday it has taken stakes of just over 5% in five major Japanese trading houses in what it says is a long-term investment. Share ...
Aug 31, 2020
N.S. mass shooting case: media outlets challenge redactions in search warrants
TRURO, N.S. - A lawyer for eight news media outlets is challenging the decisions of a Nova Scotia Provincial Court judge who authorized heavy redactions of RCMP search wa...
Aug 31, 2020
Ewan slaloms to sprint win; Alaphilippe leads Tour de France
SISTERON, France - Australian rider Caleb Ewan slalomed through the bunch to win a sprint finish and claim the third stage of the Tour de France on Monday. Julian Alaphilippe held onto the yellow jers...
Aug 31, 2020
Feds 'looking into' alleged bullying by RCMP employee facing security charges
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Public Safety Minister Bill Blair is looking into allegations the RCMP brushed off warnings about a senior director who was later arrested on national-...
Aug 31, 2020