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Dismantled Signal Hill fence cost $65,000 before outcry led to removal:Parks Canada
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Parks Canada says a controversial fence built halfway up Signal Hill in St. John's, N.L., cost about $65,000 from planning to construction before it was swiftly taken down...
Jul 19, 2019
Pilot on downed float plane identified as search continues for missing
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Authorities Wednesday were holding out little hope of finding survivors from Monday's crash in Labrador of a float plane carrying a pilot and six passengers on a fishing trip. ...
Jul 19, 2019
A first Tour at 32: Rookie Canadian savours every moment
PAU, France - If there was a smiley-face jersey for the happiest rider at the Tour de France, to go alongside the iconic yellow shirt worn by the race leader, Canadian Mike Woods would be in the runni...
Jul 19, 2019
British Open back at Royal Portrush and puts on quite a show
PORTRUSH, Ireland - An emotional opening shot by Darren Clarke. A shocking one by Rory McIlroy. Tiger Woods had his worst score to start a British Open. Brooks Koepka quickly got into contention again...
Jul 19, 2019
Gunmen in restaurant in northern Iraq kill Turkish diplomat
IRBIL, Iraq - Unknown gunmen opened fire inside a Turkish-owned restaurant in the northern Iraqi city of Irbil on Wednesday, killing at least one Turkish diplomat stationed in Ankara's consulate and o...
Jul 19, 2019
Feds redo child benefit forms amid concerns 'at-risk' families missing payments
OTTAWA - The federal government is rolling out a simplified application form for the Canada Child Benefit so payments get to the people the program is supposed to help the most. The decision comes mon...
Jul 19, 2019
Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman sentenced to life in prison
NEW YORK - Mexican drug kingpin and escape artist Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman was sentenced Wednesday to life behind bars in a U.S. prison, expressing no remorse over his conviction for a massive drug c...
Jul 19, 2019
Promoter says no plans to slash prices for NFL pre-season game in Winnipeg
WINNIPEG - Greg Payonk has travelled to watch three NFL games, but he's skipping the one in his own backyard because of the ticket prices. The Winnipeg resident doesn't appear to be the only one makin...
Jul 19, 2019
6 injured after gas explosion destroys New Zealand home
WELLINGTON, New Zealand - Six people were injured and dozens of homes evacuated in the New Zealand city of Christchurch on Friday after a huge gas explosion destroyed one home and damaged others. The ...
Jul 19, 2019
Strong quake hits near Greek capital of Athens, sparks fear
ATHENS, Greece - A strong earthquake hit Friday near the Greek capital of Athens, causing residents to run into the streets in fear and firefighters to check for people trapped in elevators. The Athen...
Jul 19, 2019