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Former Quebec minister sees some charges dropped in corruption case
Quebec's director of criminal and penal prosecutions is dropping some of the criminal charges against former Liberal deputy premier Nathalie Normandeau. Five charges of fraud, corr...
Aug 30, 2019
Scheer's position on abortion a shift, but not a surprise to some conservatives
OTTAWA - One of Conservative leader Andrew Scheer's main challengers during the party's leadership race says if Scheer had been clear at the time on how he'd handle abortion debates, he migh...
Aug 30, 2019
Jefferson, Harris, Wynn named CFL's top performers for August
TORONTO - Winnipeg defensive lineman Willie Jefferson, Edmonton quarterback Trevor Harris and Hamilton defensive tackle Dylan Wynn are the CFL top performers for August. Jefferson had three force...
Aug 30, 2019
Celebrity businessman Kevin O'Leary involved in fatal boat crash
SEGUIN TOWNSHIP, Ont. - Celebrity businessman Kevin O'Leary was involved in a boat collision in Ontario's cottage country that left two people dead and three others injured. The former star of CBC's "...
Aug 30, 2019
Veteran hockey analyst Nick Kypreos parting ways with Sportsnet
TORONTO - Two veterans of Sportsnet's hockey coverage have announced they are parting ways with the cable network. Nick Kypreos, who had been with Sportsnet since it launched in 1998, and Doug MacLean...
Aug 30, 2019
Mohawk grand chief and Oka mayor shake hands after weeks of tension in land dispute
QUEBEC - A Mohawk grand chief and the mayor of Oka, Que., stood side-by-side today for the first time since tensions erupted between the two communities in July over a centuries-old land dispute. Kane...
Aug 30, 2019
Hockey Canada backfills women's schedule with more camps, ice time
CALGARY - Hockey Canada is beefing up the national women's team's schedule to try to fill a void. Canada will play in the Four Nations Cup in Sweden in November, face the Amer...
Aug 30, 2019
Toronto FC looks to end history of disappointment playing in New England
Toronto FC has had little joy on the road in New England over the years, but looks to break that hoodoo Saturday as it continues its final playoff push. After defeating rival Montreal last weekend, To...
Aug 30, 2019
Documentary looks at political comeback of Imelda Marcos
VENICE, Italy - Documentary filmmaker Lauren Greenfield started interviewing former Philippine first lady Imelda Marcos four years ago thinking that it might be a redemption story for the then 85-year...
Aug 30, 2019
TFC's Laryea, Cavalry FC's Carducci called up for Canada games against Cuba
TORONTO - Looking to put the sting of Canada's disappointing Gold Cup exit behind him, coach John Herdman has summoned three uncapped players and called up several others for the first time ...
Aug 30, 2019