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Blair mulling ways to close loophole in Safe Third Country Agreement
OTTAWA - Border Security Minister Bill Blair says he is talking to lawmakers in the United States about closing a loophole in Canada's border agreement with the U.S. - one seen as giving asy...
Mar 15, 2019

Wilson-Raybould tells constituents she's sticking with Liberals for 2019 vote
OTTAWA - Jody Wilson-Raybould is telling her Vancouver constituents she intends to run for re-election this fall as a Liberal. The former justice minister and attorney general quit Prime Minister Just...
Mar 15, 2019

QuickQuotes: Canadian reactions to New Zealand mosque attacks
Canadians were quick to speak out against the attack on two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand that left at least 49 people dead. Here is a selection of quotes: --- "Ca...
Mar 15, 2019

US bars entry of International Criminal Court investigators
WASHINGTON - The United States will revoke or deny visas to International Criminal Court personnel who try to investigate or prosecute alleged abuses committed by U.S. forces in Afghanistan or elsewhe...
Mar 15, 2019

Former Alouette Eric Lapointe ready to listen if team owner wants to sell
Eric Lapointe hasn't been approached by the Wetenhall family about purchasing the Montreal Alouettes, but remains a phone call away from trying to make it happen. The Alouettes were offering no c...
Mar 15, 2019

Team Brad Jacobs and longtime third Ryan Fry part ways at end of curling season
Team Brad Jacobs says that longtime third Ryan Fry will not be returning to the team next season. In a statement, the team says that Jacobs, Ryan Harnden and E.J. Harnden will continue to play togethe...
Mar 15, 2019

En Garde: Impact coach says team is ready to counter Orlando's offensive threats
MONTREAL - Impact coach Remi Garde insists Montreal can contain Orlando City's many offensive threats, including newly added Portuguese star Nani. Montreal (1-1-0) visits Orlando (0-0-2) on Saturday a...
Mar 15, 2019

US industrial production rose just 0.1 per cent in February
WASHINGTON - U.S. industrial production rose a slight 0.1 per cent in February, as an increase in utilities and mining offset the second straight monthly drop in manufacturing. The Federal Reserve sai...
Mar 15, 2019

'Finish the job': NDP urges Liberals to expunge cannabis records before election
OTTAWA - The NDP justice critic is urging the Liberal government to help him improve a bill to help Canadians carrying burdensome cannabis records and ensure the legislation passes befo...
Mar 15, 2019

Stro Show: Blue Jays right-hander Stroman to get start on opening day
SARASOTA, Fla. - Right-hander Marcus Stroman will get the start on opening day for the Toronto Blue Jays. Manager Charlie Montoyo confirmed the decision before Wednesday's pr...
Mar 15, 2019