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Sex-misconduct survey excludes vulnerable military members: survivors' group
OTTAWA - A survivors’ group for those affected by sexual misconduct in the military says the voices of particularly vulnerable service members are being left out of a survey meant to see how pre...
Nov 14, 2018
Experts warn of economic uncertainty until USMCA ratified; Dems cast doubts
WASHINGTON - Economic uncertainty will linger across North America unless and until a divided Congress approves the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, trade lawyers from both countries predicted Wednesday ...
Nov 14, 2018
Supreme Court hears case on migrant detainees' rights to challenge incarceration
OTTAWA - A man from Pakistan wants Canadian law to give migrants being held in detention the ability to challenge their imprisonment in front of a judge. The Supreme Court of Canada heard arguments We...
Nov 14, 2018
Aerosmith's Perry tweets 'doing well' after hospitalization
NEW YORK - Joe Perry is feeling the love from fans after he was hospitalized with breathing problems that began after a guest performance with Billy Joel in New York. The Aerosmith guitarist on Tuesda...
Nov 14, 2018
Stampeders, Redblacks look to earn home playoff wins in CFL division finals
Forgive the Winnipeg Blue Bombers if they’d rather forget about the last time they faced Bo Levi Mitchell at McMahon Stadium. On Aug. 25, Mitchell threw for 452 yards three touchdowns in a 39-26...
Nov 14, 2018
White House, CNN wait to hear ruling on ban of CNN reporter
WASHINGTON - The White House and CNN waited Thursday to hear whether a federal judge would order the Trump administration to return the White House press credentials of CNN reporter Jim Acosta. U.S. D...
Nov 14, 2018
Rare conservation win: Mountain gorilla population ticks up
WASHINGTON - There are more gorillas in the mist - a rare conservation success story, scientists say. After facing near-extinction, mountain gorillas are slowly rebounding. On Wednesday, the Switzerla...
Nov 14, 2018
One year after hiking injury: Manitoba premier returns to the wilderness
WINNIPEG - A year after he was seriously injured on a wilderness hike in New Mexico, Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister has apparently conquered the same trail. Pallister’s press secretary says th...
Nov 14, 2018
US consumer prices increased 0.3 per cent in October
WASHINGTON - Consumer prices climbed 0.3 per cent in October, with higher prices for gasoline, used autos and housing contributing to the increase. The Labor Department said Wednesday that this measur...
Nov 14, 2018
Canadian linebacker Jordan Herdman inks extension with B.C. Lions
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Lions are keeping Canadian linebacker Jordan Herdman on their roster. The club announced on Wednesday that the 24-year-old Winnipeg native has signed an extension to play for the ...
Nov 14, 2018