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Package forces brief evacuation of Ted Cruz's headquarters
HOUSTON - A spokeswoman for Republican Sen. Ted Cruz says a package addressed to Cruz’s Houston campaign headquarters caused a lockdown, which was later lifted. The Houston Fire Department says ...
Oct 02, 2018
President of Sportsnet and NHL properties Scott Moore to leave at end of month
TORONTO - Scott Moore is stepping down from his role as president of Sportsnet and NHL properties after eight years at Rogers Communications. Moore will leave Sportsnet at the end of the month, accord...
Oct 02, 2018
Small claims court rules in case of 'wedding plans gone seriously wrong'
HALIFAX - The claimants were the bride and groom. The defendant was the rental company, set to supply three tents, tables, chairs, linens, dishes, cutlery, a dance floor and other items to a rural pro...
Oct 02, 2018
Province curbs privatized driver road tests after 25 years
EDMONTON – Alberta is ditching its privatized model for road testing and will administer road exams directly to new drivers. Transportation Minister Brian Mason says it’s the best solution...
Oct 02, 2018
'Dude, that's Paul McCartney:' Former Beatle joins Winnipeg couple's wedding pic
WINNIPEG - All you need is love, but having a former Beatle in your wedding pictures doesn’t hurt. Jen Roscoe and Steve Gregg were getting their official wedding photos taken Saturday alongside ...
Oct 02, 2018
Parents on trial: Doctor concerned sick baby wouldn't make it through the night
CALGARY - A trial for a couple charged in the death of their 14-month-old son heard a doctor describe how she kept the child’s heart beating long enough for his parents to make it to his bedside...
Oct 02, 2018
Fright Night at the Site returns
After taking a year off, Fright Night at the Site hosted by The Confluence Heritage Society is making a return this year. The evening of scares has returned to its location at the Rocky Mountain House...
Oct 02, 2018
Toronto FC to return Michael Bradley to midfield from temporary centre back role
TORONTO - Michael Bradley will be back in his familiar defensive midfield role when Toronto FC hosts the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday. Injuries, particularly to veteran centre back Drew Moor, have ...
Oct 02, 2018
Ailing Ottawa Senators winger Brady Tkachuk doubtful for season opener
MONT TREMBLANT, Que. - Ottawa Senators first-round pick Brady Tkachuk is doubtful for Thursday’s season opener against the visiting Chicago Blackhawks, the team says. The No. 4 overall pick in t...
Oct 02, 2018
Trudeau affirms China trade aspirations after USMCA's 'non-market' requirement
OTTAWA - Canada will pursue deeper trade ties with China, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday as the government rejected accusations its new U.S.-Mexico trade deal ceded sovereignty over that g...
Oct 02, 2018