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As blackface, assault scandals rage, Virginia's governor, lieutenant stand firm
WASHINGTON - It's a high-stakes political dumpster fire the likes of which a Canadian scandal junkie would only dare dream. A white governor in the birthplace of American...
Feb 13, 2019
PM asserts full confidence in Wilson-Raybould amid ethics investigation
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau welcomed Monday an investigation by the federal ethics commissioner into an allegation that his office pressured former attorney general Jody Wilson-Ra...
Feb 13, 2019
Binnington, Bergeron, Strome earn NHL stars of the week honours
NEW YORK - St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington, Boston Bruins centre Patrice Bergeron and Chicago Blackhawks centre Dylan Strome have been named the N-H-L three stars of the week. ...
Feb 13, 2019
Hamilton Tiger-Cats re-sign veteran linebacker Lawrence, defensive back Breaux
HAMILTON - The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have locked up two key members of their defence. The Ticats re-signed veteran linebacker Simoni Lawrence to a two-year contract Monday and then came to terms wi...
Feb 13, 2019
Case of newborn seized in hospital to be back in court in March
WINNIPEG - A family trying to get back a newborn who was seen in a social media video being taken away by police in a Winnipeg hospital is to be back in court next month. The video of the in...
Feb 13, 2019
Police recover rare Goeldi's monkey, stolen from Florida zoo
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - Kali, the 12-year-old rare Goeldi's monkey reported stolen from the Palm Beach Zoo, has been found safe and sound. West Palm Beach police said Wednesday morning on Twitter that...
Feb 13, 2019
Trombonists who died in 2018 honoured with music in Cleveland
COLUMBUS, Ohio - The late American jazz great Urbie Green and three other accomplished trombonists who died in 2018 will be remembered Saturday at a musical event in Cleveland. Living trombone stars J...
Feb 13, 2019
Veteran defensive lineman Shawn Lemon returns to Toronto Argonauts
Shawn Lemon is back with the Toronto Argonauts. The veteran American defensive lineman signed with Toronto for reportedly one year Wednesday after becoming a CFL free agent Tuesday. Lemon ha...
Feb 13, 2019
Parkland mom: 'I feel that Alyssa is still coming home'
PARKLAND, Fla. - Every morning, Lori Alhadeff makes breakfast for her two boys, gets dressed and sprays on her daughter's Victoria's Secret perfume. The scent is part of her armour, propelling her thr...
Feb 13, 2019
Trudeau faces critics inside and outside party as Wilson-Raybould scandal swirls
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing a backlash both within and outside his own party after Jody Wilson-Raybould's sudden resignation from his cabinet. While some Liberals have anonymously...
Feb 13, 2019