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Energy Secretary Perry says he is resigning by year's end
WASHINGTON - Energy Secretary Rick Perry announced Thursday that he will leave his job by the end of the year, saying that under President Donald Trump the nation is nearing energy independence. Perry...
Oct 19, 2019
Western separatist movement could explode Monday, says founder
The founder of Wexit Alberta says of course it's realistic that the province could separate from the rest of Canada.In Red Deer on Saturday morning, Peter Downing met with around 50 supporters of his ...
Oct 19, 2019 Peter Downing, founder of Wexit Alberta, says election day could be a big one for his separatist movement. (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)
Scheer says platform will help unify Canada, in contrast to divisive Liberals
BRAMPTON, Ont. - Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer campaigned through some of the hottest battlegrounds in this election Saturday, facing questions about how far he's willing to go to win. He bat...
Oct 19, 2019
Hughes scores 1st NHL goal in Devils' 1-0 win over Canucks
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - Jack Hughes scored his first career goal in his first NHL game against his older brother Quinn Hughes, and the New Jersey Devils beat the Vancouver Canucks 1-0 on Saturday. Mac...
Oct 19, 2019
Natural gas pipeline in central Alberta completed months ahead of schedule
DRAYTON VALLEY, AB - Premier Jason Kenney was on hand in Drayton Valley for the opening of the new Tidewater TransAlta Natural Gas Pipeline on Friday.It will increase the capacity of natural gas shipm...
Oct 19, 2019 Premier Jason Kenney speaking at the opening of the new natural gas pipeline.
Singh focuses on housing in Vancouver battleground
VANCOUVER - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh left his political rivals to trade barbs Saturday, focusing instead on housing policy in a key battleground in desperate need of help with the issue. He ...
Oct 19, 2019
Montreal Alouettes keep foot on gas pedal while preparing for playoff return
MONTREAL - Having already clinched a playoff spot, the Montreal Alouettes are looking at the final three games of the year as a post-season tune-up. The Alouettes (8-7) host the Toronto Argonauts (3-1...
Oct 19, 2019
Reports: Pascal Siakam reaches four-year max extension with Raptors
TORONTO - Forward Pascal Siakam has reportedly agreed to a four-year, max contract extension with the Toronto Raptors. Multiple media outlets reported the $US130-million deal on Saturday. ES...
Oct 19, 2019
White House: Ukraine aid held up in part over election probe
WASHINGTON - The White House acknowledged Thursday that President Donald Trump's decision to hold up military aid to Ukraine was linked to his demand that Kyiv investigate the Democratic National Comm...
Oct 19, 2019
Leafs captain John Tavares to miss at least two weeks with broken finger
Toronto Maple Leafs captain John Tavares will be out at least two weeks with a broken finger. The centre, who suffered the injury late in Wednesday night's 4-3 loss in Washington against the Capi...
Oct 19, 2019