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Police were told deal was in works with Jussie Smollett
CHICAGO - New documents on the Jussie Smollett case show that prosecutors told Chicago police detectives that a possible deal with the "Empire" actor was in the works a month before charges against hi...
May 30, 2019
US emergency aid for Venezuela to be distributed in Colombia
BOGOTA - U.S.-supplied humanitarian aid that was earmarked for Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaid will now be distributed in Colombia, officials said Thursday. Colombia's government said it had r...
May 30, 2019
NWHL cancels expansion plans, open to talk of new league
The National Women's Hockey League is cancelling plans to add a pair of Canadian teams for the 2019-20 season for now and making clear it is open to doing what's best for women's hockey. Even if that ...
May 30, 2019
Trump hitting Mexico with 5% tariff in response to migrants
WASHINGTON - In a surprise announcement that could compromise a major trade deal, President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he is slapping a 5% tariff on all Mexican imports to pressure the count...
May 30, 2019
NDP calls for government audit of SHNB to ensure no more ‘failures’
Following news that the entire roof on the Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford (SHNB) needs to be replaced due to faulty panels, the Saskatchewan NDP are calling for the province to fully audit the...
May 30, 2019
Raptors forward OG Anunoby expected back for Game 2 of NBA Finals on Sunday
TORONTO - Forward OG Anunoby is expected back in the Raptors lineup on Sunday for Game 2 of the NBA Finals as Toronto hosts the Golden State Warriors. Anunoby has missed the entire post-season after h...
May 30, 2019
Durant travels with the Warriors to Toronto ahead of finals
OAKLAND, Calif. - Kevin Durant is travelling with the Golden State Warriors to Toronto for the first two games of the NBA Finals, leaving open the chance he could be ready to return from a strained ri...
May 30, 2019
Enbridge offers 2024 finish for Great Lakes tunnel project
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. - Enbridge Inc. said Thursday it could have a proposed oil pipeline tunnel built and operating beneath a crucial Great Lakes channel by early 2024, responding to demands from Mich...
May 30, 2019
JRMCC to host New Zealand fastball team in July
Jonas Roberts Memorial Community Centre (JRMCC) will host an International Youth Fastball team from New Zealand in July. An exhibition game will be held at the facility as part of the Super 8 Internat...
May 30, 2019 The exhibition game will be held July 21 at JRMCC. (submitted photo/Kevin Roberts)
Scheer vows to end 'illegal' border crossings as part of immigration policy plan
OTTAWA - If elected prime minister, Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer says he would put an end to "illegal" border crossings in Canada. Scheer included that as one of several general commitm...
May 30, 2019