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As megaproject nears completion, methylmercury concerns at Muskrat Falls linger
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - The $12.7-billion Muskrat Falls hydroelectric dam in Labrador is finally nearing completion, billions of dollars over budget and years behind schedule. But as the public is off...
Jul 30, 2019
Brazilian police dismiss rape claim against Neymar
SAO PAULO - Brazilian police said Tuesday they have decided there are no grounds to bring rape charges against soccer star Neymar. And they're investigating whether his accuser filed a false report. "...
Jul 30, 2019
Former cabinet minister Tootoo won't seek re-election this fall in Nunavut
OTTAWA - Former Liberal cabinet minister turned Independent MP Hunter Tootoo says he is not running in this fall's election. In a statement, Tootoo says he has decided to leave public life after much ...
Jul 30, 2019
Riders' Powell, Ticats' Rolle, Lions' Lankford named top performers for Week 7
TORONTO - Saskatchewan running back William Powell, Hamilton defensive back Jumal Rolle and B.C. receiver Ryan Lankford are CFL top performers for Week 7. Powell ran for three touchdown...
Jul 30, 2019
Whitecaps sign goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau to multi-year contract extension
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps FC have signed goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau to a new contract through the 2022 Major League Soccer season, with an option for 2023. The 25-year-old from Candiac, Que.,...
Jul 30, 2019
Roundup:Canadian gymnast Ellie Black defends Oan Am women's all-around title
LIMA, Peru - Halifax gymnast Ellie Black defended her Pan American Games women's all-around title on Monday. Black, 23, scored 55.250 points to edge American Riley McCusker (55.125) for top spot....
Jul 30, 2019
Massive security breach at Capital One exposes data of 6 million Canadians
A massive security breach at credit card giant Capital One Financial has compromised the personal data of roughly 106 million people, including six million Canadians, and left approximately ...
Jul 30, 2019
Ministers set to discuss timing of carbon tax legal challenges during meeting
SASKATOON - Attorneys general from Alberta and Ontario say they will discuss the timeline of the different legal challenges launched against the federal carbon tax when they meet in Saskatoo...
Jul 30, 2019
Nerveless Verstappen excels in the rain; Mercedes struggles
HOCKENHEIM, Germany - The wetter and wilder the German Grand Prix became, the more it suited Max Verstappen's nerveless driving. The 21-year-old Red Bull driver's brilliant performance came alongside ...
Jul 30, 2019
Senators send goalie Mike Condon to Lightning for contract of Ryan Callahan
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators traded goalie Mike Condon to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday for the contract of veteran forward Ryan Callahan. Callahan has one season left on his deal and was placed ...
Jul 30, 2019