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Judge rejects demand to halt transfer of two Montreal English schools to French system
MONTREAL - Quebec's Superior Court on Monday rejected a request by a Montreal English school board to save two east-end schools from being transferred to the overcrowded French sys...
Jul 10, 2019
Ottawa announces $8.3 million in support for beef industry amid China standoff
CALGARY - The federal agriculture minister has announced $8.3 million to help support Canada's beef industry. The bulk of the funds announced in Calgary today will go toward Canada Beef, a market...
Jul 10, 2019
Federal Reserve minutes show broad worries about economy
WASHINGTON - Most Federal Reserve officials expressed concern at a meeting last month that the outlook for the U.S. economy was weakening, and many said the Fed should soon cut rates if uncertainty co...
Jul 10, 2019
Province planning to extend grazing leases for ranchers
EDMONTON, AB - The provincial government has announced plans to grant extended grazing leases for certain ranchers.Jason Nixon, Minister of Environment and Parks, announced Tuesday that the provincial...
Jul 10, 2019 Cows can be seen grazing in a field in this undated file photo
Texas woman arrested in 1984 shooting death of husband
CENTERVILLE, Texas - A Texas sheriff says a reality-based detective show played a role in the recent arrest of an 84-year-old woman in the 1984 shooting death of her husband. Leon County Sheriff Kevin...
Jul 10, 2019
Warren raises $19.1M, topping Sanders in new fundraising
WASHINGTON - Elizabeth Warren raised $19.1 million in the second quarter, her campaign said Monday, cementing her status in the top tier of Democratic presidential contenders and surpassing Bernie San...
Jul 10, 2019
Actor Gerry Dee to play against Mackenzie Tour pros at Osprey Valley Open
TORONTO - Gerry Dee has a simple goal for this week's Osprey Valley Open: don't embarrass himself. "I'm going to play as well as I can and see how close I can get to not being last," said Dee, adding ...
Jul 10, 2019
Kawhi Leonard, Paul George officially join LA Clippers
LAS VEGAS - Paul George and Kawhi Leonard are officially members of the Los Angeles Clippers. The Clippers completed their blockbuster trade with the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday, acquiring Geor...
Jul 10, 2019
Federer, Djokovic, Bautista Agut reach Wimbledon semifinals
WIMBLEDON, England - As Roger Federer made his way off Centre Court after moving into the Wimbledon semifinals for the 13th time, a spectator reminded him of yet another milestone. A 4-6, 6-1, 6-4, 6-...
Jul 10, 2019
Sophomore Nick Arbuckle chasing second straight road win in Hamilton
Another week, another road test for Nick Arbuckle. The sophomore quarterback will make his second straight start Saturday night when the Calgary Stampeders (2-1) visit the Hamilton Tiger-Cats (3-1) at...
Jul 10, 2019