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China vows military action if Taiwan, sea claims opposed
SINGAPORE - China's defence minister warned Sunday that its military will "resolutely take action" to defend Beijing's claims over self-ruled Taiwan and disputed South China Sea waters. Speaking at an...
Jun 03, 2019
Kawhi Leonard sues Nike over rights to his logo
SAN FRANCISCO - Toronto star Kawhi Leonard filed a federal lawsuit against Nike on Monday, saying the footwear and apparel giant is blocking him from using a logo that he believes he owns. The suit wa...
Jun 03, 2019
Judge: Federal wagering law only applies to sports gambling
CONCORD, N.H. - A federal judge ruled Monday that a law prohibiting interstate wagering applies only to sports gambling, setting aside a Justice Department opinion that some states feared would make o...
Jun 03, 2019
Hatred of women creeping into public debate, Trudeau tells equality conference
VANCOUVER - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says gender equality is under attack and, in the age of social media, it's never been easier to taunt with abhorrent views. Trudeau told the Women Deliver 201...
Jun 03, 2019
Hamilton Tiger-Cats beat Ottawa Redblacks 25-21 in pre-season action
Ottawa Redblacks head coach Rick Campbell got a good look at his quarterback situation on Saturday. Campbell played four different pivots in a 25-21 pre-season loss against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats at ...
Jun 03, 2019
Rona Ambrose endorses amendments to bill on sex assault training for judges
OTTAWA - After stalling for two years, the Senate is poised to finally pass a private member's bill that would require judges in Canada to undergo training about sexual assault law, includin...
Jun 03, 2019
Weekend Warriors bolster Camp Alexo ahead of summer season
Supporters and volunteers were at it once again at Camp Alexo for the annual Weekend Warriors event.The yearly event gets people out to the site near Nordegg to complete important upgrades to the camp...
Jun 03, 2019 Five-year volunteer and Red Deer Rotary Sunrise member Grant Burchnall works on the new stairs up to the deck extension that was completed at this year’s Weekend Warriors. (Supplied)
RattleSnake Point hosts U.S. Open qualifier, although no Canadians advance
MILTON, Ont. - The first-ever U.S. Open qualifier on Canadian soil didn't send any Canadians to the third major of the men's golf season. But it was still a tremendous boon for golf in Canada. America...
Jun 03, 2019
Ottawa, Quebec announce $500 million reconstruction of La Fontaine Tunnel
MONTREAL - The federal and Quebec governments have announced a $500-million reconstruction project for Canada's longest highway tunnel - the Louis-Hippolyte-La Fontaine Tunnel linking Montreal to...
Jun 03, 2019
Oilers sign forward Malone, goalie Starrett to one-year contract extensions
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Brad Malone and goaltender Shane Starrett to one-year contract extensions through the 2019-20 season. Malone, 30, appeared in 43 games with the Ameri...
Jun 03, 2019