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Raptors sign three, including Canadian forward Oshae Brissett
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors have filled out their roster by signing three players, including Canadian forward Oshae Brissett. Brissett, from Mississauga, Ont., played two NCAA seasons with Syracuse,...
Jul 23, 2019
Blue Jays designate Canadian outfielder Dalton Pompey for assignment
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have designated Canadian outfielder Dalton Pompey for assignment after reinstating him from the 60-day injured list. Pompey is coming back from the third concussion of ...
Jul 23, 2019
AFN chief vows to influence party platforms in advance of federal election
FREDERICTON - The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations is calling on members to lobby all parties in an effort to influence political platforms ahead of the federal election in October. "Wi...
Jul 23, 2019
Twisted weather: Alberta ahead of average tornado count at 18 so far this year
EDMONTON - Alberta storm chaser Chris Kiernan has hardly had a moment's rest since the start of the tornado season last month. "This season has been quite more active," said Kiernan, who is based out ...
Jul 23, 2019
25 million historical artifacts will get new home in capital region
OTTAWA - Many of the country's priceless historical artifacts - and millions of other assorted bits - will be getting a new home just outside of Ottawa, Parks Canada announced Tuesday. The f...
Jul 23, 2019
Alberta real-estate sellers get safety app after Calgary agent assaulted
CALGARY - An association representing Alberta real-estate agents is providing its members with an emergency response app to help keep them safe when they're working alone. The move comes after a femal...
Jul 23, 2019
Lowry wins British Open in celebrated return to Emerald Isle
PORTRUSH, Ireland - The outcome was never in doubt to just about everyone but Shane Lowry. A year ago, he sat in the parking lot at Carnoustie and cried after missing the cut in the British Open for t...
Jul 23, 2019
Settlement expands transgender restroom rights in N Carolina
RALEIGH, N.C. - A federal judge approved a legal settlement Tuesday affirming transgender people's right to use restrooms matching their gender identity in many North Carolina public buildings. The co...
Jul 23, 2019
O'Regan to visit Attawapiskat at request of chief: minister's office
OTTAWA - The office of Indigenous Services Minister Seamus O'Regan said Sunday he will be visiting Attawapiskat First Nation at the request of the community's chief. The northern Ontario reserve ...
Jul 23, 2019
Methanex announces plans to expand Louisiana facility; Medicine Hat expansion still being considered
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Methanex has decided to focus on construction of a new methanol plant in Louisiana, but the company says a long-discussed expansion for the facility in Medicine Hat remains in consi...
Jul 23, 2019 An aerial photo of Methanex's current facility in Geismar, Louisiana. The methanol producer recently announced plans to expand its facility in Louisiana, but says a proposed expansion in Medicine Hat will continue to be considered (Photo credit: Methanex)