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Former PM Mulroney predicts Trump rage at Justin Trudeau a passing storm
OTTAWA - Former prime minister Brian Mulroney predicts Donald Trump’s unprecedented diatribe against Justin Trudeau is a passing storm. Mulroney, who has a personal relationship with Trump and h...
Jun 11, 2018
Macedonia hopes for quick deal on name dispute with Greece
SKOPJE, Macedonia - Macedonia’s prime minister is voicing hopes that he and his Greek counterpart can strike a deal Tuesday to settle a 27-year dispute over Macedonia’s name, which has poi...
Jun 11, 2018
Editors resign over decision to retain author Junot Diaz
BOSTON - Three editors at the Boston Review are resigning over the political and literary magazine’s decision to retain author Junot Diaz despite allegations of sexual misconduct. Poetry editors...
Jun 11, 2018
Box office top 20: 'Ocean's 8' dethrones 'Solo'
NEW YORK - The female-led reboot “Ocean’s 8” stole the box-office crown from “Solo: A Star Wars Story” with $41.6 million in ticket sales at U.S. and Canada theatres over...
Jun 11, 2018
Text of the post-G7 motion of solidarity passed Monday in House of Commons
OTTAWA - Members of Parliament voiced unanimous support Monday for a motion tabled by NDP MP Tracey Ramsey expressing solidarity with the government of Canada in its escalating trade dispute with the ...
Jun 11, 2018
Chief military judge faces five more charges, case proceeding to court martial
OTTAWA - Canada’s top military judge is facing five additional charges following an independent investigation, the Department of National Defence said Monday as it announced that his case is now...
Jun 11, 2018
Northern Alberta Mountie charged with impaired driving
An RCMP Constable from the McLennan detachment in northern Alberta has been charged with impaired driving. On June 1, RCMP were called to a convenience store in High Prairie on Friday after a complain...
Jun 11, 2018
Playoff disappointments make Cup parade sweeter for Capitals
WASHINGTON - Nine early playoff exits paved the way for the Capitals’ unexpected Stanley Cup run and made the trip down Constitution Avenue all the more satisfying to the NHL champions and their...
Jun 11, 2018
Canadian under-20 rugby team takes on U.S. in World Rugby U20 Trophy playoff
With the help of some generous benefactors, the Canadian under-20 rugby team is set to take on the U.S. to see who advances to the World Rugby U20 Trophy 2018. The two teams face off in Houston on Tue...
Jun 11, 2018
Senior found dead: Calgary woman says she stabbed mother, threw her down stairs
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - A Calgary woman has admitted to stabbing her mother multiple times and throwing her down a flight of stairs in the 78-year-old’s home. Lisa Freihaut put out an emotional appe...
Jun 11, 2018