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Singh urges young people to 'dream big' as he slams Trudeau for failing them
TORONTO - Scrapping interest on student loans as a prelude to a tuition-free world is among measures a New Democrat government would take if elected, the party's leader promised on Tuesday in a pitch ...
Oct 08, 2019
Ahmed breaks his own Canadian record with sixth-place finish in 10K at worlds
DOHA, Qatar - Mohammed Ahmed broke his own national record in the men's 10,000 metres on Sunday as Canada was held off the podium on the final day of the world track and field championships. Ahme...
Oct 08, 2019
Bernie Sanders says he should have listened to symptoms
BURLINGTON, Vt. - Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders says he was "dumb" not to have listened to the symptoms he was experiencing before he was stricken with a heart attack last week. The...
Oct 08, 2019
Canada must find energy for last chance at RWC vs. Namibia
KOBE, Japan - Canada coach Kingsley Jones isn't worried about his players' hearts. It's their legs that concern him. Canada was walloped 63-0 and 66-7 in successive games against New Zealand and South...
Oct 08, 2019
Police: 3 wanted in killing of witness at Dallas cop's trial
Dallas police say three men are suspected in the killing of a man who testified at the trial of a Dallas police officer who killed her upstairs neighbour. Assistant Chief Avery Moore said at a news co...
Oct 08, 2019
Wisconsin GOP to let disabled lawmaker call in
MADISON, Wis. - A paralyzed Wisconsin lawmaker would be allowed to call into committee meetings he can't attend in person under rule changes Republicans unveiled Tuesday that are designed to meet dema...
Oct 08, 2019
Hundreds mourn José José, star Mexican crooner at Miami wake
Miami, the second home to legendary Mexican crooner Jos Jos, mourned the iconic artist on Sunday by gathering several hundreds of his fans at a closed casket wake with his family. Known as the "Prince...
Oct 08, 2019
Winnipeg Jets lose two more key defencemen
PITTSBURGH - The Winnipeg Jets' short-handed defence has received more bad news. Jets coach Paul Maurice said Josh Morrissey would miss a second straight game on Tuesday night against the Pittsburgh P...
Oct 08, 2019
B.C. Lions, Saskatchewan Roughriders players take CFL weekly honours
TORONTO - B.C. receiver Bryan Burnham, Saskatchewan Roughriders receiver Shaq Evans and Lions quarterback Mike Reilly are the CFL's top performers for Week 17. Burnham scored a career-high three touch...
Oct 08, 2019
Whitecaps coach Dos Santos hungry for success after 'challenging' first year
VANCOUVER - Asked to describe his first year as coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps, Marc Dos Santos paused. "Challenging," he said after several seconds. The description may be an understateme...
Oct 08, 2019