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Officials: 9 anti-pollution protesters killed in south India
NEW DELHI - Police opened fire Tuesday on protesters demanding the closure of a south Indian copper plant, killing nine people, officials said. Dozens more people were reportedly injured. The violence...
May 22, 2018
Boom island: Little Prince Edward Island enjoying a buoyant economy
CHARLOTTETOWN - Tourists visiting tidy, bucolic Prince Edward Island should keep their eyes open for some swagger this summer: The smallest province is on a tear. An expected steady rhythm of hammers ...
May 22, 2018
Ontario NDP target of attacks as polls put them at same support as Tories
TORONTO - Ontario’s opposition parties seemed to write off the governing Liberals nearly halfway through the province’s election campaign, as new polls suggest the Progressive Conservative...
May 22, 2018
With baby in tow, Karina Gould back to Hill on big day for electoral reform bill
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau adopted a new junior cabinet minister of sorts today as he welcomed the return of Karina Gould to his inner circle. Gould brought her new baby, Oliver, to work w...
May 22, 2018
Hall of fame to redo soccer star Brandi Chastain plaque
SAN FRANCISCO - A bronze plaque honouring soccer star Brandi Chastain got a red card Tuesday after a social media outcry over its unflattering portrayal of the athlete. The Bay Area Sports Hall of Fam...
May 22, 2018
Judge authorizes class-action against former impresario Gilbert Rozon
MONTREAL - A Quebec judge has authorized a class-action lawsuit against former Just For Laughs head Gilbert Rozon for the alleged harassment and sexual assault of several women. The women sought permi...
May 22, 2018
Canadiens sign backup goaltender Antti Niemi to one-year deal
MONTREAL - Goaltender Antti Niemi was seeking stability more than money when he agreed to a one-year, US$950,000 contract with the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday. Who could blame the 34-year-old, who w...
May 22, 2018
Coach 'beyond devastated' by fire that killed 16 horses at Toronto stable
TORONTO - A coach at the Toronto stables where 16 horses were killed in a fire early Monday morning says she is “beyond devastated” by the loss. In a Facebook post shared by Ontario Equest...
May 22, 2018
WestJet Airlines and pilots resume contract negotiations in Calgary
WestJet Airlines Ltd. has resumed contract negotiations with its pilots in Calgary, where the airline is based. Talks between the airline and pilots represented by the Air Line Pilots Association bega...
May 22, 2018
Woman accuses R. Kelly of sexual battery, giving her herpes
NEW YORK - R. Kelly sexually abused and demeaned a woman, locked her in rooms and vehicles for punishment and infected her with herpes, according to a lawsuit that furthers a string of misconduct accu...
May 22, 2018