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US prepares for possible Iranian reprisal after drone strike
WASHINGTON - U.S. officials braced for Iran to respond to the killing of its most powerful general, noting heightened military readiness in the country and preparing for a possible "tit-for-tat" attem...
Jan 7, 2020
Striking airport refuellers sit down with employer for first time during strike
MONTREAL - Airplane refuelling workers who are on strike at two Montreal airports say "the ball is in the employer's court" after they presented proposals to Swissport Canada Monday in the first sit-d...
Jan 7, 2020
Canada's Olympians gain more marketing freedom for Tokyo 2020
CALGARY - The International Olympic Committee's loosening of iron-fisted rules around sponsorship gives Canada's Olympians more commercial wiggle room in Tokyo this summer. Under pressu...
Jan 7, 2020
A quick look at the changing rules around Olympic athletes and sponsorship
The Canadian Olympic Committee released its marketing guidelines Tuesday for athletes and their personal sponsors during the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo from July 24 through Aug. 9.&nbs...
Jan 7, 2020
Oberg, Sandin help Sweden topple Finland for bronze medal at world juniors
OSTRAVA, Czech Republic - Linus Oberg scored the go-ahead goal midway through the second period, and Sweden held on to beat Finland 3-2 on Sunday for the bronze medal at the world junior hockey champi...
Jan 7, 2020
Predators hire former Devils coach John Hynes as new coach
NASHVILLE - The Nashville Predators have hired former New Jersey Devils coach John Hynes as the third coach in franchise history after firing Peter Laviolette. The Predators announced the hiring Tuesd...
Jan 7, 2020
'Shame on you': Balotelli slams Lazio fans for racist abuse
BRESCIA, Italy - Mario Balotelli slammed Lazio soccer fans after the Italian forward was once again the target of racist chants in Brescia's 2-1 home defeat on Sunday. The Serie A match was halted for...
Jan 7, 2020
Russia's Putin visits Syria to meet Assad, a key Iran ally
DAMASCUS, Syria - Russian President Vladimir Putin travelled to Syria to meet with President Bashar Assad and other officials, said Syrian state media and a Kremlin spokesman The visit to Syria, a key...
Jan 7, 2020
Explore Our National Parks
There may be snow on the ground but now is the time to plan your summer camping trip.As cornerstones of Canada's tourism industry, Parks Canada places are committed to providing visitors with high qua...
Jan 7, 2020
Iraq vote, Hezbollah threat levelled at US troops in Mideast
BAGHDAD - The U.S. military presence in the Middle East was thrown into jeopardy Sunday, as Iraq's parliament voted to expel U.S. troops from their country while the leader of Lebanon's Hezbollah grou...
Jan 7, 2020