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NYPD commissioner James O'Neill to step down
New York City's police commissioner is retiring after three years in charge of the nation's largest police department, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Monday. James O'Neill, 61, will be replaced by Chief of...
Nov 04, 2019
NBC's Bell, producer for Fallon and Olympics, departs
NEW YORK - NBC executive Jim Bell, who has produced the last four Olympics for the network and been in charge backstage at Jimmy Fallon's "Tonight" show for the past year, says he's leaving NBC. Bell ...
Nov 04, 2019
Canadian Denis Shapovalov reaches career-high 15th on ATP rankings
Canada's Denis Shapovalov has reached a career-high 15th in the ATP Tour rankings after advancing to the final of the Paris Masters on Sunday. The 20-year-old from Richmond Hill, Ont., jumped 13 ...
Nov 04, 2019
Nunavut government services affected by weekend ransomware attack
IQALUIT, Nunavut - Major government departments in Nunavut remain partly impacted after a weekend cyber attack. The attack has frozen electronic data for all services requiring access to ele...
Nov 04, 2019
Quebec renames hydroelectric installations after late premier, Bernard Landry
MONTREAL - A hydroelectric project in Quebec's far north has been renamed after a former premier whose personal relationship with Cree leaders made the venture possible. Quebec Premier Franc...
Nov 04, 2019
EPL title contenders Liverpool and City leave it late to win
Manchester City left it late to win. Liverpool left it even later. The two teams leading the English Premier League each staged late comebacks to win 2-1 against unfavoured opponents on Saturday. The ...
Nov 04, 2019
Crown seeks to overturn bail for RCMP intelligence official in secrets case
OTTAWA - The Crown is asking an Ontario court to overturn a decision to grant bail to a senior RCMP official accused of breaching Canada's secrets law. The Public Prosecution Service of Cana...
Nov 04, 2019
Elizabeth May says she's resigning as Green party leader
OTTAWA - Elizabeth May says she is no longer the leader of the federal Green party. May told a news conference today on Parliament Hill that she's stepping down as leader effective immediately, and ap...
Nov 04, 2019 Elizabeth May (Photo courtesy: Green Party of Canada)
Ottawa Redblacks, head coach Rick Campbell part ways
Ottawa Redblacks head coach Rick Campbell will not return next season. The Redblacks parted ways with Campbell on Monday. The team said Campbell informed the club he felt he could not continue as head...
Nov 04, 2019
Appeals court agrees Trump tax returns can be turned over
NEW YORK - President Donald Trump's tax returns can be turned over to state criminal investigators by his personal accountant, a federal appeals court in New York ruled Monday. The ruling by the 2nd U...
Nov 04, 2019