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Justin Trudeau takes aim at NDP over EU-Canada trade pact as summit wraps up
MONTREAL - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is calling out New Democrats after their leader encouraged French lawmakers to reject the comprehensive trade agreement between the European Union and Canada. ...
Jul 18, 2019
Premier wants answers on mental health detainee who fled, calls man a 'nutcase'
TORONTO - Ontario's premier vowed Thursday to get to the bottom of how a patient detained at a mental health hospital for killing his roommate managed to flee, calling the man a "nutcase." Zhebin Cong...
Jul 18, 2019
Hamilton, Schwarzenegger tease R-rated 'Terminator' sequel
SAN DIEGO - Leave the kids at home, "Terminator: Dark Fate" is getting an R-rating. Director Tim Miller tells the audience at San Diego Comic-Con that the fans demanded it. To kick off the annual fan ...
Jul 18, 2019
Trump says American warship destroyed Iranian drone
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump says a U.S. warship destroyed an Iranian drone in the Strait of Hormuz amid heightened tensions between the two countries. Trump says it's the latest "hostile" acti...
Jul 18, 2019
Class action sought in massage therapist voyeur case in New Brunswick
FREDERICTON - A proposed class action lawsuit has been filed against a Fredericton massage therapist who allegedly recorded secret videos of more than 100 female patients in various states of undress....
Jul 18, 2019
Tale of two libraries: Edmonton design backlash morphs into rivalry with Calgary
EDMONTON - The pitched reaction to Edmonton's remodelled downtown library has morphed into the latest instalment of the city's rivalry with its southern neighbour Calgary. Renovations o...
Jul 18, 2019
Ron Francis is general manager of Seattle NHL expansion club
Seattle's NHL expansion team has announced its general manager - Ron Francis, a Hall of Famer and a two-time Stanley Cup winner. He will have complete control of operations under Seattle Hockey Partne...
Jul 18, 2019
Deemed dangerous, Epstein denied bail in sex abuse case
NEW YORK - A judge denied bail for jailed financier Jeffrey Epstein on sex trafficking charges Thursday, saying he poses a danger to the public and might use his "great wealth and vast resources" to f...
Jul 18, 2019
Trump says not happy with backers' 'send her back' chant
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump said Thursday he was unhappy with his supporters chanting "send her back" after he assailed a young Democratic congresswoman who he's suggested should leave the U.S...
Jul 18, 2019
Golf Canada's 2020 Olympic preparations on track with qualifying formula helping
Fifteen years ago, golfers didn't have to worry about making the Olympics. The sport hadn't been featured at a Games since 1904 when Canada's George Lyon won gold. But since golf return...
Jul 18, 2019