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Missy Elliott on writing for Aaliyah, Beyonce and herself
NEW YORK - Missy Elliott, who has a history of writing and producing some of pop music’s most creative and catchy songs, breaks down some of the hits she’s written for herself and other st...
Nov 28, 2018
From Barron to casserole, first lady opens up on White House
WASHINGTON - First lady Melania Trump opened up a bit Wednesday about life in the Trump White House, where 12-year-old Barron is more interested in sports than social media, she has no inclination to ...
Nov 28, 2018
Get tough with General Motors Trump-style, union head urges Trudeau
WASHINGTON - The head of Canada’s largest autoworkers union wants Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to borrow the tactics of the U.S. president and get tough with General Motors, Donald Trump-style....
Nov 28, 2018
Unions block trucks at Canada Post depot in B.C. to protest back-to-work bill
OTTAWA - Canada Post employees have been legislated back to work after more than five weeks of rotating strikes, but that isn’t stopping their brethren from picking up picket signs to support th...
Nov 28, 2018
Despite poor league season, Toronto FC says it still believes in its squad
Toronto FC general manager Tim Bezbatchenko says while his shopping list is short, there is still plenty to do in the off-season. With 22 players already signed, there are few openings on an MLS roste...
Nov 28, 2018
Calgary murder trial told slain girl seen with man fitting accused's description
CALGARY - Loved ones wept in court Wednesday as a retired couple described seeing a girl drive off with someone resembling the man accused of killing her. Edward Downey, 48, is accused of first-degree...
Nov 28, 2018
Mixed reaction to government's Bighorn Country proposal
Reaction is mixed over the province's plans to create a new wildland park, three new provincial parks and four new recreation areas in Alberta's west country. Following the announcement of the Bighorn...
Nov 28, 2018
Putin derides Ukraine's martial law as political trick
KIEV, Ukraine - Ukraine’s president donned combat fatigues to implement martial law in much of the country on Wednesday, a move Russia denounced as a cynical political trick as both sides ratche...
Nov 28, 2018
Suddenly, luxury stores miss free-spending Chinese tourists
NEW YORK - There was something missing at the luxury jeweler Tiffany & Co. in recent months: Chinese tourists. For the second time in as many months, a big seller of high-end goods noticed that a ...
Nov 28, 2018
Oshawa GM employees once the foundation of Generals' fan base
Legendary junior hockey executive Sherry Bassin has witnessed the type of impact General Motors of Canada employees once had on the Ontario Hockey League’s Oshawa Generals. The relationship ran ...
Nov 28, 2018