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US economy grew at robust 4.2 per cent rate in Q2
WASHINGTON - The U.S. economy grew at a robust annual rate of 4.2 per cent in the second quarter, the best performance in nearly four years, though economists believe growth has slowed in the current ...
Sep 27, 2018
Premier Notley working to fix federal bills, says didn't wait to long
CALGARY- Premier Notley is rejecting accusations she waited too long to publicly take on Ottawa over legislation her government believes could seriously harm the oil and gas industry. Notley says she ...
Sep 27, 2018
Billionaire businessman represents himself in small claims court, loses $2,572
Halifax billionaire John Risley, one of Canada’s richest people and a leading philanthropist, represented himself in small claims court over a $3,000 claim from a tradesman - and mostly lost. Ri...
Sep 27, 2018
N.B. Greens say they're open to deal to support Progressive Conservatives
FREDERICTON - New Brunswick’s political intrigue continued Thursday, with the Green party leader raising the unlikely prospect of a deal that could hand power to the Progressive Conservatives. G...
Sep 27, 2018
Survey finds growing disconnect between Canadians and nature
TORONTO - A survey for the Nature Conservancy of Canada indicates Canadians feel happier when they are connected to nature, but fewer are making the effort to get out of the house. The online survey o...
Sep 27, 2018
In the news today, Sept. 27
Five stories in the news for Thursday, Sept. 27 ___ TRUMP LETS LOOSE ON NAFTA, FREELAND, TRUDEAU U.S. President Donald Trump let Canada know how he really feels Wednesday - sharpening his tariff threa...
Sep 27, 2018
Feds try to pull cloak of secrecy over court case on pipeline spy allegations
OTTAWA - Federal lawyers want closed-door hearings in a high-profile court case about allegations of Canadian Security Intelligence Service spying on anti-pipeline activists. The civil liberties group...
Sep 27, 2018
Ontario could see up to 1,000 private pot shops after cannabis legalization
TORONTO - Ontario could have up to 1,000 private pot shops after recreational cannabis is legalized, the province’s Progressive Conservatives said Thursday, significantly more stores than planne...
Sep 27, 2018
Wednesday's Games
Wednesday’s Games — NHL Pre-season Toronto 5 Montreal 3 Minnesota 4 Winnipeg 3 N.Y. Islanders 4 N.Y. Rangers 3 (OT) Detroit 3 Boston 2 (OT) Pittsburgh 5 Buffalo 1 Dallas 3 Colorado 1 Anahe...
Sep 26, 2018
Scores and Schedule
Wednesday’s Games — NHL Pre-season Toronto 5 Montreal 3 Minnesota 4 Winnipeg 3 N.Y. Islanders 4 N.Y. Rangers 3 (OT) Detroit 3 Boston 2 (OT) Pittsburgh 5 Buffalo 1 Dallas 3 Colorado 1 Anahe...
Sep 26, 2018