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Toronto FC appeals Altidore red card, says security footage proves their case
TORONTO - The day after a halftime tunnel melee disrupted Game 2 of the MLS Eastern Conference semifinal, Toronto FC coach Greg Vanney was still radiating frustration. Frustrated that he had lost his ...
Nov 06, 2017
Trial hears bomb squad searched law office, car, suspect's home after explosion
WINNIPEG - Shortly after an explosion at a law firm that cost lawyer Maria Mitousis her right hand, members of Winnipeg’s bomb squad looked for other potential explosives as well as small body p...
Nov 06, 2017
What to say when a baby is born with Down syndrome? Not 'sorry,' says campaign
TORONTO - It’s arguably a difficult and awkward moment for family and friends when a couple announces the birth of a child followed by the revelation that their baby has Down syndrome. What does...
Nov 06, 2017
Quebec Liberal MP resigns a day after Trudeau announces four byelections
OTTAWA - A Quebec Liberal MP announced Monday he’s quitting politics for family reasons. Denis Lemieux, who has represented the riding of Chicoutimi-Le Fjord since 2015, said he made the decisio...
Nov 06, 2017
Feds seeking TPP changes on intellectual property, supply management and culture
OTTAWA - Canadian negotiators are pushing for three key changes to the original Trans-Pacific Partnership as leaders of the remaining countries interested in reviving the controversial treaty prepare ...
Nov 06, 2017
Bono among figures named in leak of tax-haven documents
LONDON - Leaked papers revealing investments in tax havens by the world’s wealthy suggest U2 frontman Bono used a company based in low-tax Malta to buy part of a shopping mall in Lithuania. The ...
Nov 06, 2017
Injured veterans having to wait longer for service, internal documents show
OTTAWA - Injured Canadian Forces veterans are being forced to wait longer than in years past to find out whether they qualify for financial aid, newly disclosed documents show. The revelation, contain...
Nov 06, 2017
Lawyers for Ontario actress suing Harvey Weinstein say they can't find him
TORONTO - A lawsuit against Harvey Weinstein alleging the Hollywood mogul sexually assaulted an Ontario actress nearly two decades ago is being allowed to proceed even though lawyers have not been abl...
Nov 06, 2017
Lacombe recognized for promoting healthy eating and active living
The City of Lacombe's efforts in promoting healthy eating and active living have been recognized by the Alberta Recreation and Parks Association with a 'Choosewell Healthy Community Award'. Lacombe's ...
Nov 06, 2017
Austin says he's intent on building Hamilton Tiger-Cats into Grey Cup winner
HAMILTON - Kent Austin has no intention of leaving the Hamilton Tiger-Cats following the worst season of his CFL head-coaching career. The Ticats’ vice-president of football operations told repo...
Nov 06, 2017