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11 years later, Federer tops Nadal in Wimbledon semifinals
WIMBLEDON, England - Roger Federer waited 11 years to get another shot at Rafael Nadal on Centre Court. This one was a semifinal, not a final. It was settled in four sets, not five. Felt like just as ...
Jul 12, 2019
Ottawa announces $8.3 million to support beef industry amid China standoff
CALGARY - Canada's beef industry is getting $8.3 million in federal funds, the bulk of it aimed at growing its international market reach as a trade standoff with China continues. The money is go...
Jul 12, 2019
Canadian wildlife enforcement blitz nets black-bear parts, African anteaters
OTTAWA - Canadian wildlife enforcement officers have seized dozens of black-bear parts, diet pills made from endangered African plants and the bodies of two scaly anteaters as...
Jul 12, 2019
Military looks to guard satellites from 'natural and artificial threats'
OTTAWA - The Canadian government is looking for new ideas and technology to protect satellites from natural and artificial threats, according to a tender issued Friday. Satellites are vulnerable ...
Jul 12, 2019
Many Fed officials saw stronger case for rate cut last month
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 12, 2019
Kawhi Leonard, Paul George officially join LA Clippers
LAS VEGAS - Paul George and Kawhi Leonard are now officially with the Los Angeles Clippers, moves that bring both of them back to their native Southern California. It might not be forever: Both can be...
Jul 12, 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 12, 2019
Federal court: Duggar sister privacy lawsuit can proceed
SPRINGDALE, Ark. - A federal appeals court has ruled that a lawsuit filed by four reality show sisters can proceed against an Arkansas city that released confidential information about their alleged s...
Jul 12, 2019
Top brass shuffled again as army commander becomes military's second-in-command
OTTAWA - The Canadian Forces' top brass is being shuffled again following the surprise resignation this week of the military's second-in-command. Canadian Army commander Lt.-Gen. Jean-Marc Lanthier is...
Jul 12, 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 12, 2019