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'Factory of the future': N.B. researcher to study 3D-printing powered by thought
FREDERICTON - New Brunswick researchers are plotting what they call the “factories of the future” by developing 3D-printing technologies they said could pave the way for the next industria...
Sep 05, 2017
Army commander hopes days of scrounging to train soldiers are over
OTTAWA - Canadian Army commander Lt.-Gen. Paul Wynnyk is hoping the federal government’s new defence policy means the days of pinching pennies to properly train his soldiers are finally in the p...
Sep 05, 2017
Adult sentence upheld in grisly 1983 murder committed by 15-year-old
TORONTO - A middle-aged man who lived an ordinary life for decades after raping and killing his frail 70-year-old neighbour deserved the adult life sentence handed him when he was finally brought to j...
Sep 05, 2017
Independent Quebec would deal more quickly with asylum seekers: Lisee
MONTREAL - An independent Quebec would deal more quickly with asylum seekers and would not afford them the same rights as a citizen, Parti Quebecois Leader Jean-Francois Lisee said Tuesday. The party&...
Sep 05, 2017
Some Grade 9 students to negotiate end-of-term grades in new pilot project
CALEDON, Ont. - A new pilot project at a high school in Ontario will see Grade 9 students negotiating their end-of-semester grades with their teacher, an idea some experts say will help keep the focus...
Sep 05, 2017
Syria saves World Cup qualification bid with late equalizer
TEHRAN, Iran - Syria scored deep into stoppage time at Iran to keep alive its hopes of qualifying for the World Cup for the first time amid an ongoing civil war at home. With Syria facing elimination ...
Sep 05, 2017
Nova Scotia 'GRABHER' licence plate back in court with fresh arguments
HALIFAX - A legal battle over whether Nova Scotia violated the constitution when it ruled a man’s personalized licence plate was offensive to women is expected back in court with fresh arguments...
Sep 05, 2017
Pawlenchuk invited to Oilers rookie camp
Red Deer Rebels forward Grayson Pawlenchuk is being given a chance to impress the Edmonton Oilers. The 20-year-old Ardrossan native is included on the roster announced Tuesday for the Oilers' upcoming...
Sep 05, 2017
Appeals court affirms rejection of 5 would-be Prince heirs
ST. PAUL, Minn. - The judge overseeing the estate of the late rock superstar Prince decided correctly when he rejected five people who claimed to be half-siblings and heirs of the late rock superstar ...
Sep 05, 2017
Babysitter faces new charge after baby found alone in burning Montreal apartment
MONTREAL - A woman who allegedly left a baby alone in a Montreal apartment that caught fire is facing a new charge of obstructing police work. Josee Milot pleaded not guilty in court Tuesday to the ob...
Sep 05, 2017