Author Archives:
Scheer says he is personally 'pro-life,' but would not reopen abortion debate
OTTAWA - Andrew Scheer says he is personally against abortion, but promised a Conservative government under his leadership would not reopen the debate. His political rivals pushed the Conservative lea...
Oct 03, 2019
Scheer says he is personally 'pro-life,' but would not reopen abortion debate
OTTAWA - Andrew Scheer says he is personally against abortion, but promised a Conservative government under his leadership would not reopen the debate. His political rivals pushed the Conservative lea...
Oct 03, 2019
Maintain and playoff gain the aim of the Calgary Flames this season
CALGARY - The key pieces are back, but can the Calgary Flames both repeat the performance and add a playoff push? Topping the NHL's Western Conference with 50 wins in 2018-19 whetted ap...
Oct 03, 2019
Canada's John Herdman able to pick from healthy player pool for key U.S. match
TORONTO - Canada coach John Herdman has almost all his weapons available for a key CONCACAF Nations League match against the U.S. on Oct. 15 in Toronto. "It's been great to be able to choose almost fr...
Oct 03, 2019
Vancouver police cancel ticket, apologize, for distracted driving citation
VANCOUVER - The son of a 71-year-old woman ticketed for distracted driving in downtown Vancouver says a $368 citation issued to his mother has been cancelled by police wi...
Oct 03, 2019
Drop in US service sector activity raises economic concerns
WASHINGTON - Growth in the U.S. services sector slowed sharply in September to its lowest level in three years, suggesting that the Trump administration's trade conflicts and rising uncertainty are we...
Oct 03, 2019
Rugby league officials say Wolfpack meet promotion criteria if they win Saturday
TORONTO - Just two days before their promotion showdown with Featherstone Rovers, the Toronto Wolfpack have got the green light to join the Super League if they win the Million Pound Game this we...
Oct 03, 2019
Jury selection almost complete for fitness hearing in Fredericton murder case
FREDERICTON - Jury selection will continue into a third day Wednesday in the hearing to determine if a Fredericton man is fit to stand trial on four counts of first-degree murder. Matthew Raymond, 49,...
Oct 03, 2019
Last Sable Island horse in captivity dies at wildlife park in Nova Scotia
HALIFAX - The last Sable Island horse in captivity has died. The 30-year-old animal, which did not have a name and was declining in health, was euthanized on the weekend at the Shubenacadie Wildl...
Oct 03, 2019
US construction spending up slight 0.1% in August
WASHINGTON - U.S. construction spending edged up a disappointing 0.1% in August as continued weakness in nonresidential construction offset the best gain in home building in nine months. The latest fi...
Oct 03, 2019