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Uncompetitive nomination races weaken parties, democracy, study says
OTTAWA - The opaque path federal parties take to select candidates for elections was detailed in a report Wednesday that warned of profound consequences for Canadian democracy ...
Jul 18, 2019
Hernández, Gurriel lead Blue Jays to 10-4 win over Red Sox
BOSTON - Toronto pitcher Jacob Waguespack spent the day before his first major league start as a tourist in Fenway Park, signing his name inside the Green Monster and FaceTiming his high school coache...
Jul 18, 2019
LIVE SCORE: Dawgs and Mavs deadlocked 7-7 in 13th
MEDICINE HAT, AB - In a match lasting longer than five hours, the Medicine Hat Mavericks and Okotoks Dawgs remain deadlocked 7-7 in extras.The two division rivals are in the 13th inning, battling in t...
Jul 18, 2019
Mitch Marner mum on contract talks with Maple Leafs at his charity event
VAUGHAN, Ont. - Mitch Marner's summer has already included wakesurfing tricks and throwing a big-time charity event. What's yet to materialize for the restricted free agent winger is a new c...
Jul 18, 2019
Trump to nominate Eugene Scalia for labour secretary
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he will nominate lawyer Eugene Scalia, the son of the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, to be his new labour secretary. Trump tweet...
Jul 18, 2019
Former Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens dies at 99
WASHINGTON - John Paul Stevens, the bow-tied, independent-thinking, Republican-nominated justice who unexpectedly emerged as the Supreme Court's leading liberal, died Tuesday in Fort Lauderdale, Flori...
Jul 18, 2019
Province says $25/day child care pilot project will be reviewed once finished in 2021
MEDICINE HAT, AB - The province's Minister of Children's Services says a pilot project aimed at making childcare more affordable for families will continue until its announced conclusion date two year...
Jul 18, 2019 The Alberta legislature is picture in a file photo
NBA star James Harden buys interest in Houston Dynamo and Dash soccer teams
Houston Rockets star James Harden has joined the ownership group of the Houston Dynamo, Houston Dash and BBVA Stadium. The 29-year-old Harden joins an ownership group led by Gabriel Brener, who p...
Jul 18, 2019
Farm safety advocate calls for review, not repeal of Bill 6
The founder of the Farmworkers Union of Alberta says it is one thing to review the controversial Bill 6 legislation but repealing the act to what existed prior to 2015 would be a setback for agricultu...
Jul 18, 2019 File Photo - A local rancher shows her displeasure during the 2015 consultation on the controversial Bill 6 in Medicine Hat.
Nuclear industry push for reduced oversight gaining traction
WASHINGTON - Fewer mock commando raids to test nuclear power plants' defences against terrorist attacks. Fewer, smaller government inspections for plant safety issues. Less notice to the public and to...
Jul 18, 2019