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Federal minister plays down contacts with Irving before suspending rival's deal
OTTAWA - Treasury Board President Scott Brison has played down his ties to Irving Shipbuilding, saying his only contact with the company before spearheading efforts to pause a rival shipbuilder’...
Oct 16, 2018
Google to charge for apps on Android phones in Europe
LONDON - Google plans to start charging smartphone makers to pre-install apps like Gmail, YouTube and Google Maps on Android handsets sold in Europe, a response to a record $5 billion antitrust fine i...
Oct 16, 2018
As an oil giant, Saudi threats against US loom large
DALLAS - Saudi Arabia’s status as the biggest oil exporter gives it the power to jolt the global economy - if it wants. That was the kingdom’s message when it warned Washington and Preside...
Oct 16, 2018
Alberta Opposition leader wary of estimated pricetag for Calgary Olympic bid
CALGARY - Alberta’s Opposition leader says he wants to see hard numbers about what it would cost the province if Calgary hosts the 2026 Winter Olympics. Alberta has committed $700 million if Cal...
Oct 16, 2018
RM wanted cheaper option for bridge that fell: rural municipalities director
REGINA - The Saskatchewan municipality where a newly built bridge collapsed hours after opening had been approved for $750,000 in provincial funding to go toward construction, but opted for a less exp...
Oct 16, 2018
Tips for keeping kids safe from cannabis exposure
Poison centres across Canada and the childhood injury-prevention charity Parachute will mount a social media awareness campaign beginning Wednesday about the detrimental effects of cannabis on childre...
Oct 16, 2018
Trump criticizes Fed for raising interest rates too quickly
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump is criticizing the Federal Reserve for raising interest rates too quickly. The recent increase in interest rates has spooked investors who fear higher borrowing cos...
Oct 16, 2018
Kids exposed to pot through second-hand smoke or edibles at risk for adverse effects
TORONTO - As Canada gears up for the legalization of recreational pot on Wednesday, health providers are warning parents and other adults about the potential dangers to children of exposure through se...
Oct 16, 2018
Anna Burns wins Booker Prize with Troubles tale 'Milkman'
LONDON - Anna Burns won the prestigious Man Booker Prize for fiction Tuesday with “Milkman,” a vibrant, violent story about men, women, conflict and power set during Northern Ireland’...
Oct 16, 2018
Attorney: Ex-reality star close to deal in fatal Iowa crash
INDEPENDENCE, Iowa - Attorneys for an Iowa farmer who appeared on ABC’s “The Bachelor” say they are close to reaching a deal with prosecutors that would resolve a criminal charge aga...
Oct 16, 2018