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Veteran Liberal MP Denis Paradis won't seek re-election this fall
MONTREAL - Veteran Liberal MP Denis Paradis says he won't seek re-election in this fall's federal election. The Quebec MP says in a message published on Facebook that it's time to turn ...
Aug 04, 2019
Trump pick for national intelligence director is withdrawing
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump's pick for national intelligence director, Texas Rep. John Ratcliffe, withdrew from consideration Friday after just five days as he faced growing questions about hi...
Aug 04, 2019
'Most bizarre thing:' Thieves break into Edmonton Airbnb, do laundry, leave note
EDMONTON - A Vancouver Island couple had a bizarre experience in a downtown Edmonton Airbnb earlier this week. Rod and Kat Gordon, who arrived in the city Sunday, went out to visit family&nb...
Aug 04, 2019
Gimme five: Canadians to watch Monday at the Pan American Games
LIMA, Peru - Here are five Canadian athletes/teams to watch on Monday at the Pan American Games: JENNIFER ABEL (DIVING) Canada's all-time leader in world aquatics championships medals looks to add a s...
Aug 04, 2019
More than half of House Democrats support impeachment probe
WASHINGTON - More than half of House Democrats support launching an impeachment inquiry, according to a tally by The Associated Press - a strong signal of ongoing liberal frustration with President Do...
Aug 04, 2019
Canadian beach volleyball duo Humana-Paredes and Pavan win third gold medal
VIENNA - Canada's beach volleyball champions Melissa Humana-Paredes and Sarah Pavan have clinched gold and won US$600,000 at the A1 Major Vienna in Austria. Volleyball Canada says the 2019 world ...
Aug 04, 2019
Montreal Impact look for another strong performance in Colorado
MONTREAL - Impact coach Remi Garde saw something special in his team last week when Montreal recorded its biggest win of the season. Now he wants to see it again. Coming off a resounding 4-0 victory a...
Aug 04, 2019
Bianca Andreescu set to face Eugenie Bouchard in opening round of Rogers Cup
TORONTO - Bianca Andreescu let out a loud laugh when she saw her photo flash on screen alongside Eugenie Bouchard's at the Rogers Cup draw. Andreescu and Bouchard - two of the only three Canadian...
Aug 04, 2019
One child a year dies after being stuck in hot car on average, Canadian study says
Accidents in which children die while stranded in hot cars may be more common than people realize, but the authors of a study probing the issue said there are numerous practical habits parents can ado...
Aug 04, 2019
RCMP sends divers to Manitoba river in hunt for men wanted in B.C. deaths
GILLAM, Man. - Mounties say divers will arrive in northern Manitoba tonight in the ongoing search for two British Columbia murder suspects. RCMP say in a news release that members of their underwater ...
Aug 04, 2019