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QB Collaros practices with 1st team offence as Bombers prepare for West semifinal
WINNIPEG - All signs were pointing to Zach Collaros remaining the starting quarterback for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the playoffs. Collaros and Chris Streveler both participated in Wednesday's prac...
Nov 08, 2019
Toronto, Seattle mayors make friendly wager over outcome of MLS Cup Final
TORONTO - The mayors of Toronto and Seattle are making a friendly wager as their cities' Major League Soccer teams prepare to face off in the league's championship match this weekend. Toront...
Nov 08, 2019
Remembrance Day service Monday at Esplanade
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Medicine Hat residents will gather to pay their respects to veterans and those who made the ultimate sacrifice on Monday.The annual Remembrance Day Service, hosted by the Royal Cana...
Nov 08, 2019 Robertson Memorial Branch No. 17 - CHAT News File photo
Toronto, Seattle mayors make friendly wager over outcome of MLS Cup Final
TORONTO - The mayors of Toronto and Seattle are making a friendly wager as their cities' Major League Soccer teams prepare to face off in the league's championship match this weekend. Toront...
Nov 08, 2019
Metis veterans get long-awaited recognition ahead of Remembrance Day
OTTAWA - Metis contributions to Canada's Second World War effort are being recognized at a special ceremony in the nation's capital today. The ceremony comes two months after the federal governme...
Nov 08, 2019
Concordia University says it will divest entirely from coal, oil and gas by 2025
MONTREAL - Concordia University says it will stop investing its assets in the coal, oil and gas sector within five years. The university says it's also committed to putting its entire endowm...
Nov 08, 2019
French national denied Quebec residency over language proficiency
QUEBEC - There's little doubt in Emilie Dubois' own mind about her ability to speak French - after all, it's her native tongue. But the Quebec government doesn't see Dubois' bona fides the w...
Nov 08, 2019
Bail revoked for RCMP intelligence official awaiting trial in secrets case
OTTAWA - A judge has revoked bail for a senior RCMP official awaiting trial on charges of breaking Canada's secrets law. Under terms of bail set last month, Cameron Jay Ortis is li...
Nov 08, 2019
Chris Brown holds high-end yard sale at his Los Angeles home
LOS ANGELES - Chris Brown held a high-end yard sale Wednesday at his Los Angeles home, with hundreds of fans, gawkers and bargain-seekers waiting for hours to try to get a piece of the singer's stuff....
Nov 08, 2019
Rockets hit Iraq base with US troops; no word on casualties
BAGHDAD - Iraqi security officials say 17 Katyusha rockets have hit an Iraqi air base south of the city of Mosul that houses American troops. The two officials say there are no immediate reports of ca...
Nov 08, 2019