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Polanski's victim to play supporting role for him in court
LOS ANGELES - Roman Polanski’s sexual assault victim is expected to stand up for him in court to help put an end to the 40-year-old case. Polanski’s lawyer says Samantha Geimer will appear...
Jun 08, 2017
Alonso may quit if F1 adds races; Hamilton calls Canadian GP "exceptional"
MONTREAL - Veteran driver Fernando Alonso will quit Formula One racing if the world’s top series opts to expand to 25 races per year. The two-time F1 champion from Spain said Thursday he is busy...
Jun 08, 2017
Canada human rights plans fraught with peril, say experts and activists
OTTAWA - Luis Fernando Monroy has literally found himself in the crosshairs of a Canadian foreign policy dilemma: Is Canada truly living up to its commitment to protecting ethnic and minority rights a...
Jun 08, 2017
The Thursday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories
Highlights from the news file for Thursday, June 8 --- PREMIERS DESCEND ON WASHINGTON: Premiers from eight provinces and territories are in Washington for meetings related to the upcoming renegotiatio...
Jun 08, 2017
Hudson's Bay eliminating 2,000 positions to offset tough retail environment
TORONTO - Hudson’s Bay Co. (TSX:HBC) said Thursday it is cutting 2,000 jobs across North America to help it compete in an increasingly tough retail environment made more challenging with the ris...
Jun 08, 2017
Prosecutor: Woman sought to destroy husband, get his money
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - A Florida woman and ex-escort was so eager to get her husband’s money that she solicited a hit man to have him killed, a prosecutor told jurors Thursday, but a defence at...
Jun 08, 2017
Ginsburg earns $204,000 from book of collected writings
WASHINGTON - Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg earned $204,000 last year in royalties from her new book, a collection of writings and speeches from the court’s oldest member. The income ...
Jun 08, 2017
First Nation declares state of emergency after fire contaminates reservoir
KENORA, Ont. - A northwestern Ontario MP says a state of emergency has been declared in Eabametoong First Nation following a fire near the community’s water purification plant’s reservoir....
Jun 08, 2017
Abandoned Quebec mine named to heritage group's endangered sites list
MONTREAL - An abandoned mine in western Quebec that was almost demolished due to its popularity has been named by a heritage group as one of Canada’s 10 most endangered places. The National Trus...
Jun 08, 2017
Red Deer Experience Awards showcases exceptional customer service
The 2017 Red Deer Experience Awards were handed out today in a ceremony acknowledging exceptional customer service by both businesses and employees. The awards recognized outstanding individuals in th...
Jun 08, 2017