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United We Roll convoy rolling out again Friday
Described as the "last push before Alberta votes" on Tuesday, the United We Roll For Canada group is hitting the road one more time. Another pro-pipeline convoy is scheduled to leave from Gorts Truck ...
Apr 11, 2019
Uber reveals strong growth, huge losses ahead of IPO
SAN FRANCISCO - Uber is providing a look under the hood of its business in the lead-up to its hotly anticipated debut on the stock market, revealing strong growth but still struggling to overcome huge...
Apr 11, 2019
Red Sox stumble again, beaten in home opener by Toronto 7-5
BOSTON - The Boston Red Sox blanketed Fenway Park with pieces of the city's championship past to welcome the newest members of their World Series title club. It wasn't enough to ward off another setba...
Apr 11, 2019
City of Chicago sues Jussie Smollett for investigative costs
Chicago has sued "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett to recoup the costs of investigating a racist, anti-gay attack that officials say Smollett staged. City lawyers filed a civil lawsuit Thursday in a Cook...
Apr 11, 2019
Alberta smashes advance poll turnout records
It took only two days, but Albertans have already broken records for advance poll turnout for the 2019 election.According to Elections Alberta, after two days, unofficial advance poll numbers show 276...
Apr 11, 2019
Notley promises honest, scandal-free government if re-elected
Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley says the province doesn't need a premier or a government that is distracted by an RCMP investigation.Speaking to health-care workers in Calgary, she says Alberta can d...
Apr 11, 2019 Alberta NDP leader Rachel Notley makes a campaign stop in Calgary, Thursday, April 11, 2019. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh)
Autopsy: Migrant detainee died from AIDS complications
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A Honduran transgender migrant, whose 2018 death while in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement sparked protests and calls for an investigation, died of a rare di...
Apr 11, 2019
Giants' Trent Miner, Bowen Byram among group using CHL playoffs as NHL audition
TORONTO - Vancouver Giants goaltender Trent Miner was only supposed to be taking notes this season. The 18-year-old rookie, who played the majority of last season in triple-A before a January callup t...
Apr 11, 2019
Canadians divided on banning handguns, assault-style firearms: consultation
OTTAWA - A newly released summary of federal consultations says Canadians have wildly diverging views on banning handguns and assault-style firearms. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau asked...
Apr 11, 2019
Military continues sex-misconduct fight with new guide for members, commanders
OTTAWA - The Canadian Forces have a new manual on how to respond to sexual misconduct, aiming to close many of the gaps identified in the military's policies on abuse in its ranks. But some concerns r...
Apr 11, 2019