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Competition watchdog probes complaint about political parties' data use
OTTAWA - Canada's competition watchdog is looking into a complaint about the data-harvesting practices of the main federal political parties. In its complaint to the commissioner of competition, ...
Jan 17, 2020
Countries vow stern signal to Tehran on PS752 in shadow of Iran nuclear deal row
LONDON - A dispute over a 2015 deal aimed at preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons is casting a shadow over an international meeting that Canada hopes will lead to justice and fina...
Jan 17, 2020
Golden Knights fire head coach Gallant after tumble from top of Pacific standings
OTTAWA - Gerard Gallant began the year with his Vegas Golden Knights in first place in the Pacific Division and news he would be coaching in the upcoming NHL all-star game. Two weeks later, ...
Jan 17, 2020
Plans for Telemiracle 44 announced Thursday
The 44th edition of Telemiracle was officially launched Thursday in Regina.The Queen City is to be the host city for the 2020 event, which is to be held March 7-8 at the Conexus Arts Centre.All procee...
Jan 17, 2020 (File photo/CKOM News Staff)
Impeachment ritual begins, perplexing Canadians more attuned to Parliament
WASHINGTON - For the third time in U.S. history, the president of the United States will stand trial in a uniquely American hybrid of judicial propriety and partisan politics, setting the sombre ...
Jan 17, 2020
Derrick Moncrief eager to begin his NFL career
Derrick Moncrief is looking forward to going from the Riders to the Raiders.The 26-year-old product of Prattville, Ala., spent the past three CFL seasons playing linebacker with the Saskatchewan Rough...
Jan 17, 2020 File photo of Saskatchewan Roughriders linebacker Derrick Moncrief. (Photo courtesy of the Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Cuban president says concessions to US would lead nowhere
LAS TUNAS, Cuba - Cuban President Miguel Daz-Canel said he does not believe the Trump administration would drop sanctions on the island in exchange for concessions from his government. The Trump admin...
Jan 17, 2020
First probable vaping-related illness reported in Newfoundland and Labrador
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Health officials in Newfoundland and Labrador have reported the province's first probable case of a lung illness related to vaping. The province's chief medical officer co...
Jan 17, 2020
First female NFL coach sees video-game appearance as another sign of progress
TORONTO - A computerized likeness of Jen Welter barks directions to players on the sidelines, then knocks one on the helmet before sending them back on the field. Welter recently became the first fema...
Jan 17, 2020
Sonny Bill a question-mark ahead of Toronto Wolfpack pre-season game Sunday
Star signing Sonny Bill Williams may not see action Sunday when the Toronto Wolfpack visit Castleford Tigers for their one official pre-season game in advance of Super League play. "Everybody's asking...
Jan 17, 2020