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Experts throw cold water on ‘Wexit” efforts
Edmonton, AB - Experts say it's a pipe dream to think oil-producing western provinces would have an easier time getting product to international markets if they were to split from Canada."Wexit" was t...
Nov 03, 2019
'Extremely childlike:' Defence says accused in caseworker death needs assessment
CALGARY - A lawyer for an 18-year-old charged with killing his case worker at an assisted-living home says he doubts the young man is fit to stand trial. Brandon Newman remains in custo...
Nov 03, 2019
Argos GM Clemons: Chamblin's future to be addressed in off-season
TORONTO - Corey Chamblin remains the Toronto Argonauts head coach, at least for now. General manager Mike (Pinball) Clemons said Chamblin's future with the CFL club will be addressed this off-season a...
Nov 03, 2019
Three-year-old boy stabbed in Winnipeg to be taken off life support
WINNIPEG - A three-year-old boy who was stabbed multiple times while he slept in his bed was to be taken off life support on Friday. Roxanne Moar said her nephew Hunter Haze Straight-Smith was to be r...
Nov 03, 2019
President of Cannabis NB says it will take more time to be profitable
FREDERICTON - The new president of Cannabis NB - New Brunswick's Crown-owned cannabis retailer - says it will be next year or more before the operation can be profitable. Patrick Parent says the ...
Nov 03, 2019
Still no power for 168,000 Quebecers as Hydro-Quebec repairs storm damage
MONTREAL - Hydro-Quebec has restored power to 80 per cent of those who lost it during a punishing autumn storm on Friday. However, about 168,000 customers across the province are still without po...
Nov 03, 2019
Alberta separation wouldn't solve problem of landlocked oil: expert
CALGARY - International trade experts say it's a pipe dream to think the landlocked oil-producing western provinces would have an easier time getting their product to international...
Nov 03, 2019
Family friend says boy, 3, seriously injured after Winnipeg stabbing has died
WINNIPEG - A three-year-old boy who was stabbed multiple times while he slept was taken off life support on Saturday afternoon and died moments later, a friend of the boy's family said. Hunter Ha...
Nov 03, 2019
Fajardo has oblique strain, will be game-time decision against Eskimos
REGINA - The Saskatchewan Roughriders have a golden opportunity to lock down first place in the CFL's West Division on Saturday, but they will most likely be without starting quarterback Cody Fajardo....
Nov 03, 2019
Strasburg opts out of Nats deal, $100M, to become free agent
NEW YORK - Stephen Strasburg opted out of the final four years of his contract with the Washington Nationals, three days after the star pitcher was chosen MVP of the World Series. The move Saturday ma...
Nov 03, 2019