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Legal aid won't take on Quebec man seeking to withdraw guilty plea for killing unborn child
MONTREAL - A Quebec man seeking to withdraw his guilty pleas in the killing of his unborn child and the stabbing of his ex-wife won't be represented by legal aid in the case. Sofiane Ghazi suddenly pl...
Oct 24, 2019
N.B. Appeal Court orders new murder trial for woman convicted in stabbing death
FREDERICTON - New Brunswick's Court of Appeal has ordered a new trial for a young woman convicted in the brutal slaying of a Moncton teen who was stabbed about 200 times. A spokeswoman confirmed today...
Oct 24, 2019
Toronto band The Beaches to perform at Grey Cup kickoff show
CALGARY - Toronto four-piece the Beaches will play at the Grey Cup kickoff show in Calgary next month. The opening festivities will also feature the Calgary Stampede Showband and a young guest vo...
Oct 24, 2019
Chicago Cubs hire David Ross to replace Maddon as manager
CHICAGO - The Chicago Cubs hired former catcher David Ross to replace Joe Maddon as their manager Thursday, hoping he can help them get back to the playoffs after missing out for the first since 2014....
Oct 24, 2019
Police called after Catherine McKenna's office vandalized with vulgar slur
OTTAWA - Newly re-elected Liberal MP Catherine McKenna says she has notified police after someone spray-painted an obscenity on the front of her Ottawa Centre campaign office. Staff arriving at t...
Oct 24, 2019
Ticats' Evans and Sutton, Stamps' Begelton named CFL top performers for Week 19
TORONTO - Hamilton quarterback Dane Evans, Tiger-Cats running back Tyrell Sutton and Calgary Stampeders wide receiver Reggie Begelton are the top performers for Week 19 of the CFL season. Ev...
Oct 24, 2019
At different ends of salary scale, Pozuelo and Laryea make mark with Toronto FC
NEW YORK - With a salary of US$3.8 million in 2019, Spanish playmaker Alejandro Pozuelo is looking like a bargain for Toronto FC. But Toronto-born fullback Richie Laryea, at the MLS-minimum $56,2...
Oct 24, 2019
Actor Alec Baldwin campaigns for Virginia Democrats
MIDLOTHIAN, Va. - The actor known for his mocking impersonations of Republican President Donald Trump on "Saturday Night Live" campaigned Tuesday for Democratic legislative candidates in a Virginia el...
Oct 24, 2019
Great-grandson of Titanic worker honouring relative's legacy in acting debut
MEDICINE HAT, AB - When it comes to acting, finding a way to connect with your character can be a daunting task.For one new performer to the local scene however, his ties run deeper than most.Beginnin...
Oct 24, 2019 Photo courtesy of Colton McKee
Judge allows Chicago suit against Jussie Smollett to proceed
CHICAGO - A federal judge on Tuesday refused to dismiss Chicago's lawsuit against former "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett. U.S. District Virginia Kendall's ruling means that Chicago's suit that seeks to...
Oct 24, 2019