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Alberta fires back at UN committee for criticism of energy megaprojects
EDMONTON - Alberta's energy minister says the United Nations is an unelected, unaccountable body that has no business criticizing Canada's energy megaprojects. Sonya Savage, in a statem...
Jan 09, 2020
Accused pair urge Supreme Court to deny hearing in railway terror case
OTTAWA - Two men found guilty of terrorism offences argue there is no need to revisit an appeal court's decision to order a new trial. In separate legal submissions, Raed Jaser and Chih...
Jan 09, 2020
Stampeders' leading rusher Ka'Deem Carey signs extension through 2021 season
CALGARY - The Calgary Stampeders have signed running back Ka'Deem Carey to a contract extension through the 2021 season. Carey had a team-leading 422 yards on 75 rushing attempts and two touchdow...
Jan 09, 2020
Canadian trio drawing attention ahead of Thursday's MLS SuperDraft
TORONTO - Canadian Ryan Raposo has a chip on his shoulder going into Thursday's MLS SuperDraft. Growing up, the Hamilton native was labelled "too small, too skinny and couldn't get around the fie...
Jan 09, 2020
Quebec emerging as potential hub for Conservative leadership hopefuls
OTTAWA - As contenders for the Conservative leadership continue to jockey into position, several from Quebec are considering a bid despite the party's mediocre showing in that province in th...
Jan 09, 2020
Deputy Prime Minister Freeland meets with Alberta premier, Calgary mayor
CALGARY - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he hopes to see concrete action in short order after meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland. "We've identified some urgent priorities for...
Jan 09, 2020
Very little down time for Milanovich in return to CFL with Eskimos
COLLINGWOOD, Ont. - It's shaping up to be a hectic off-season for Scott Milanovich. The 46-year-old native of Butler, Pa., finished his third season in the NFL as Jacksonville's quarter...
Jan 09, 2020
Experts say climate change is driving up the risk of wildfires in Canada
OTTAWA - Canadian wildfire experts say Canada is very vulnerable to the kind of devastating wildfires ravaging Australia right now. More than 12.5 million acres (about 5.1 million ...
Jan 09, 2020
'Like a Boss' female-led cast leads to new bonds, friendship
NEW YORK - Salma Hayek said the new comedy "Like a Boss" created an opportunity for her to work with more female actors than usual compared to previous films. Hayek called filming with the predominant...
Jan 09, 2020
Weinstein judge won't step aside as jury selection resumes
NEW YORK - The judge in Harvey Weinstein's rape trial declined the defence's request that he step aside as jury selection dipped into a third day Thursday. Judge James Burke announced his decision Thu...
Jan 09, 2020