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Former Gary, Indiana, Mayor Richard Hatcher dead at 86
Former Gary Mayor Richard Hatcher, who became one of the first black mayors of a big U.S. city when he was elected in 1967, has died. He was 86. Hatcher died Friday night at a Chicago hospital, said h...
Dec 16, 2019
'It's a big deal': La Ronge Filipino Canadian community celebrates Christmas
There was no shortage of holiday cheer at the 2019 La Ronge and District Filipino - Canadian Community Christmas Party. The event was held at the La Ronge Senior Citizens Club and it attracted close t...
Dec 16, 2019 Close to 150 people attended the Christmas party. (submitted photo/Sonny Montilla)
Central African Republic ex-leader Bozize returns from exile
BANGUI, Central African Republic - Former Central African President Francois Bozize, who was ousted nearly seven years ago by a coalition of rebel groups, has returned from exile, his political party ...
Dec 16, 2019
Final goodbye: Recalling influential people who died in 2019
A sharecropper's son who rose through the seats of power to become one of the nation's most influential voices. A Republican who went on to lead the U.S. Supreme Court's liberal wing. A lauded writer ...
Dec 16, 2019
Final goodbye: Recalling influential people who died in 2019
A sharecropper's son who rose through the seats of power to become one of the nation's most influential voices. A Republican who went on to lead the U.S. Supreme Court's liberal wing. A lauded writer ...
Dec 16, 2019
Standing ovation in Milan for Domingo's 50th anniversary
MILAN - Opera star Placido Domingo received a standing ovation for his 50th anniversary gala concert at La Scala on Sunday and returned the appreciation with a rare a cappella performance. Standing al...
Dec 16, 2019
Thompson mum on whether contract could keep him from Canadian team action
TORONTO - Tristan Thompson's contract status could keep him from playing for Canada's men's basketball team at its Olympic qualifying tournament this summer. The 28-year-old from Brampton, Ont., was h...
Dec 16, 2019
Grey Cup rematch highlights opening week of 2020 CFL schedule
TORONTO - The 2020 CFL season will feature a Grey Cup rematch in its opening week. The league released its 2020 schedule Monday, and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers start their Grey Cup title defence w...
Dec 16, 2019
NDP wants more transparency, regular reviews of new North American trade deal
OTTAWA - Federal New Democrats are asking the Liberal government to provide Canadians with more information about what's in the new North American free trade deal and commit to regular reviews of its ...
Dec 16, 2019
Knights' Pacioretty, Sens' Duclair, Sabres' Eichel named NHL's weekly three stars
NEW YORK - Vegas Golden Knights left-winger Max Pacioretty, Ottawa Senators left-winger Anthony Duclair and Buffalo Sabres centre Jack Eichel were named the NHL's three stars of the week on Monday. Pa...
Dec 16, 2019