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HFX Wanderers FC adds size in six-foot-five centre back Chakib Hocine
HALIFAX - HFX Wanderers FC have signed Canadian Chakib Hocine, a six-foot-five defender who played for Ekenas IF in Finland’s second tier most recently. “I am looking for him to bring a ce...
Jan 16, 2019
Toronto FC re-signs Jordan Hamilton, says it's time he takes a step forward
TORONTO - It’s time to see if Jordan Hamilton is ready for his close-up. In re-signing the 22-year-old Canadian international forward, Toronto FC has made it clear that given the departure of To...
Jan 16, 2019
Police found ammunition but no guns in Danforth shooter's room: docs
TORONTO - Police officers who searched the bedroom of a shooter shortly after he carried out a deadly attack in Toronto’s Greektown last summer found a stockpile of ammunition and gun accessorie...
Jan 16, 2019
Conceptual design approved for new Sylvan Lake sports park
Plans are moving along for a new multi-use recreation and sports area in Sylvan Lake. Town Council has signed off on the Conceptual Design for Pogadl Park, an 80 acre facility to be located west of 60...
Jan 16, 2019
Colorism reveals many shades of prejudice in Hollywood
The breakthrough representation of minorities in Hollywood blockbusters has ignited a frequently overlooked discussion about whether prejudice isn’t just about the colour of a person’s ski...
Jan 16, 2019
U.S. says China's death sentence against Canadian 'politically motivated'
TORONTO - The U.S. State Department says China’s death sentence against a Canadian man is “politically motivated.” Wednesday’s statement from U.S. deputy spokesman Robert Palla...
Jan 16, 2019
Lethbridge doctor asked to voluntarily give up practice permit
CALGARY — The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA) has suspended the practice of a Lethbridge anesthesiologist who has been charged with sexual assault. In a news release, the CP...
Jan 16, 2019
UN authorizes monitoring of Yemen cease-fire in key port
The U.N. Security Council voted unanimously Wednesday to authorize a U.N. mission to monitor implementation of a cease-fire and the withdrawal of rival forces from Yemen’s key port of Hodeida ag...
Jan 16, 2019
New advisory board to help RCMP modernize amid history of bullying, harassment
OTTAWA - The federal government is creating an external board of civilian advisers to help the RCMP modernize after years of grappling with internal bullying and harassment. The long-anticipated move ...
Jan 16, 2019
England, Wales set to make 'upskirting' photos an offence
LONDON - Britain’s Parliament has approved a law that will make it illegal to take so-called “upskirting” photos. The House of Lords made no changes to a voyeurism bill that would ba...
Jan 16, 2019