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Conservatives, Liberals in tight race in crucial Milton riding
MILTON, Ont. - Lisa Raitt is bracing for a late night on Monday, knowing the race in her southwestern Ontario riding of Milton is likely to be a nail-biter. With the federal election just days away, t...
Oct 21, 2019
Companies reach $260 million deal to settle opioids lawsuit
CLEVELAND - The nation's three dominant drug distributors and a big drugmaker have reached a $260 million deal to settle a lawsuit related to the opioid crisis just as the first federal trial over the...
Oct 21, 2019
Duchess of Sussex calls 1st year of marriage difficult
LONDON - The Duchess of Sussex says her first year of marriage to Britain's Prince Harry has been difficult because of the pressure from Britain's tabloid press. The former Meghan Markle told ITV in a...
Oct 21, 2019
Canadians cast their ballots after divisive campaign, and amid tight polls
OTTAWA - Now it's time for what politicians always say is the only poll that really matters. Canadians will cast their ballots today in the country's 43rd general election after what federal lead...
Oct 21, 2019
Scheer won't say if Conservatives hired consultant to 'destroy' People's party
TORONTO - With election day less than 48 hours away, Andrew Scheer suddenly found himself in the hot seat Saturday as reports linked the Conservative party to a co-ordinated effort to s...
Oct 21, 2019
Scheer won't say if Conservatives hired consultant to 'destroy' People's party
TORONTO - With election day less than 48 hours away, Andrew Scheer suddenly found himself in the hot seat Saturday as reports linked the Conservative party to a co-ordinated effort to s...
Oct 21, 2019
UN report highlights 'abhorrent' housing conditions for Indigenous people
A United Nations report is highlighting the role "abhorrent" housing conditions play in the poverty and exploitation that Indigenous people face in Canada and around the world. The report, presen...
Oct 21, 2019
QB Cody Fajardo helps Saskatchewan Roughriders top B.C. Lions 27-19
VANCOUVER - The Saskatchewan Roughriders got back in the win column Friday night, but quarterback Cody Fajardo still wasn't happy after the game. "I'm a little frustrated right now because I don't thi...
Oct 20, 2019
Neal keeps scoring as Oilers top Red Wings 2-1; Edmonton back in first in NHL
EDMONTON - James Neal may be leading the NHL in scoring, but it's Ethan Bear that impressed Edmonton Oilers coach Dave Tippett on Friday night. Neal and Bear both scored as the Oilers moved back ...
Oct 20, 2019
Backlund propels Flames to 2-1 victory over Ducks
ANAHEIM, Calif. - Mikael Backlund scored with 11:03 left, Cam Talbot made 29 saves and the Calgary Flames rallied for a 2-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday night. Backlund got a pass from Mat...
Oct 20, 2019