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In the news today, July 19
Six stories in the news for Thursday, July 19 --- PREMIERS SET TO OPEN TWO DAYS OF MEETINGS The federal carbon pricing policy is expected to be a key topic as the premiers open two days of talks today...
Jul 19, 2018
One-fifth of on-reserve families to miss out on child benefit boost: Duclos
OTTAWA - Thousands of Indigenous families living on-reserve will miss out on a boost to the Canada Child Benefit when the more lucrative payments hit parents’ bank accounts Friday, even as Liber...
Jul 19, 2018
Ontario, Saskatchewan premiers join together to oppose federal carbon plan
ST. ANDREWS, N.B. - Opposition to Ottawa’s carbon pricing regime overshadowed talks concerning trade issues during the first day of meetings between Canada’s premiers in New Brunswick. Ont...
Jul 19, 2018
Montreal-area police officer found guilty in dangerous-driving death
LONGUEUIL, Que. - A Montreal-area police officer was found guilty Thursday of dangerous driving causing the death of a five-year-old boy in 2014. Nicholas Thorne-Belance was a passenger in his father&...
Jul 19, 2018
Bruce Springsteen surprises audience at Billy Joel concert
NEW YORK - Bruce Springsteen propped himself on top of Billy Joel’s piano to sing a duet with The Piano Man, who was celebrating his 100th concert at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night. Jo...
Jul 19, 2018
Helicopter mishap turns Army medical drill into real deal
SAN FRANCISCO - A medical evacuation drill at a California military base turned into a real emergency when two U.S. Army Blackhawk helicopters participating in the exercise blew down four large tents ...
Jul 19, 2018
Ottawa police investigating fireworks incident involving fans at TFC-Fury match
Ottawa police are investigating a fire that delayed Wednesday night’s Canadian Championship semifinal matchup between Toronto FC and the host Fury at TD Place Stadium in Ottawa. The soccer game ...
Jul 19, 2018
Wednesday's Games
Wednesday’s Games Canadian Championship Semifinals, Opening Leg Toronto FC 1 Ottawa Fury FC 0 Montreal Impact 1 Vancouver Whitecaps 0 — MLS Minnesota United 2 New England 1 — The Can...
Jul 18, 2018
Sex abuse victims join hands, accept courage award at ESPYs
LOS ANGELES - More than 140 survivors of sexual abuse by a former team doctor for USA Gymnastics and Michigan State University joined hands on stage to be honoured with the Arthur Ashe Award for Coura...
Jul 18, 2018
Update: Severe Thunderstorm Watch ended for Drayton Valley and area
ENDED: The sever thunderstorm watch for Drayton Valley and surrounding area has ended. ————————————————&...
Jul 18, 2018