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Former Canadian international Adam Kleeberger to coach new rugby generation
TORONTO - Former Canadian international Adam Kleeberger, who won 38 caps for his country and drew worldwide attention as one of Canada’s “beardos,” is looking to help others follow h...
Nov 08, 2017
Arctic climate research lab funding renewed for two more years: Duncan
OTTAWA - Canada’s high Arctic research station is being given at least a two-year reprieve as the federal government steps up with new funding. Science Minister Kirsty Duncan says $1.6 million w...
Nov 08, 2017
Star quarterbacks Ricky Ray, Mike Reilly lead CFL all-star teams
Toronto quarterback Ricky Ray picked up his fourth division all-star honour while Edmonton pivot Mike Reilly earned his second as the CFL unveiled its East and West all-star teams on Wednesday. Ray, w...
Nov 08, 2017
Woman declared brain dead won't be videotaped to assess movements: court
The family of a Toronto-area woman who was declared brain dead more than a month ago has lost its bid to record her movements as part of an ongoing legal challenge meant to keep her on life-support. R...
Nov 08, 2017
Quebec sweating death: three co-accused lose appeal of their convictions
MONTREAL - Three Quebecers have lost an appeal of their conviction in connection with the extreme-sweating death of a woman who was wrapped in mud and cellophane at a personal-growth seminar. The Queb...
Nov 08, 2017
'Don't leave me:' Winnipeg lawyer injured by letter bomb asked for comfort
WINNIPEG - Immediately after a letter bomb exploded inside the small family-law firm where Maria Mitousis worked, she slumped in her doorway, covered in blood and begged a colleague not to leave her s...
Nov 08, 2017
Morneau Shepell CEO talking to clients about minister controversy
TORONTO - The CEO of Morneau Shepell says he has spent a lot of time talking to clients about the conflict-of-interest controversy surrounding Finance Minister Bill Morneau. Stephen Liptrap says he ha...
Nov 08, 2017
Saskatchewan child advocate calls for pot law changes to protect kids
SASKATOON - Saskatchewan’s advocate for children and youth says he doesn’t think federal legislation to legalize marijuana does enough to protect young people. Corey O’Soup is urging...
Nov 08, 2017
Elton John celebrates 25 years of AIDS foundation
NEW YORK - A teary and emotional Elton John celebrated the 25th anniversary of his AIDS foundation with a gala in New York City, raising about $4.4 million and telling the audience that they would end...
Nov 08, 2017
New looks come to Snapchat and Twitter in bid for more users
SAN FRANCISCO - Struggling social-media darlings Twitter and Snapchat are taking on new looks as the services seek wider audiences in the shadow of Facebook. Twitter is rolling out a 280-character lim...
Nov 08, 2017