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Barr says there will be 'zero tolerance' on anti-Semitism
NEW YORK - Attorney General William Barr ordered federal prosecutors across the U.S. to step up their efforts to combat anti-Semitic hate crimes as he met with Jewish leaders in Brooklyn, New York, on...
Jan 28, 2020

Things for people in Canada to know about the coronavirus
Two cases of the new deadly strain of coronavirus have been identified in Ontario, with a third reported Tuesday in British Columbia. But how much of a threat does the new virus pose to Cana...
Jan 28, 2020

Montreal city councillor withdraws motion defining anti-Semitism amid criticism
MONTREAL - A Montreal city councillor has withdrawn a motion to have the city adopt an international organization's definition of anti-Semitism. Lionel Perez withdrew the motion endorsi...
Jan 28, 2020

City council in Prince Albert, Sask., votes to give plastic bags the boot
PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. - A city in northern Saskatchewan is believed to be the first in the province to have banned plastic checkout bagsPrince Albert city council passed a bylaw unanimously at a meetin...
Jan 28, 2020

Alberta's climate plan part of cabinet decision on new oilsands mine: Wilkinson
OTTAWA - Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says cabinet's decision on a massive new oilsands mine in Alberta will take into consideration what the province is doing to help Canada meet...
Jan 28, 2020

Montreal guard Dort puts opponents on notice with clampdown defence
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort was given a thankless assignment in his first NBA start - find a way to slow down James Harden. Taking on the NBA's leading scorer is a daunting task for any ...
Jan 28, 2020

WATCH LIVE: State of the City 2020
MEDICINE HAT - The 2020 State of the City Address can be watched live below.
Jan 28, 2020

Canadians celebrate Lunar New Year despite concerns over coronavirus
VANCOUVER - Lunar New Year celebrations lit up Vancouver's Chinatown with firecrackers and colourful lion dancers on Sunday, though at least one other event in the Lower Mainland was cancell...
Jan 28, 2020

Dog and goat vie for honorary mayor of Vermont town
FAIR HAVEN, Vt. - It's Lincoln the goat versus Sammy the dog in the race for honorary mayor of one Vermont town. The Nubian goat had won the post in Fair Haven, Vermont, last year after the town manag...
Jan 28, 2020

Budget deficit to break $1 trillion despite strong economy
WASHINGTON - An annual congressional report says the U.S. budget deficit is likely to burst through the symbolic $1 trillion barrier this year despite a healthy economy. The Congressional Budget Offic...
Jan 28, 2020