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Political parties face fatigue as Manitoba moves from one campaign to the next
WINNIPEG - Politicians and supporters in Manitoba had less than 24 hours to take in the results of a provincial election before diving into the federal one. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday&...
Sep 13, 2019
Roughriders look to return to winning ways against Alouettes
REGINA - Saskatchewan Roughriders linebacker Solomon Elimimian hasn't forgotten what happened last week. Now, Elimimian wants to see how his team responds in the aftermath of a humbling loss. The Ride...
Sep 13, 2019
Filings: Purdue owners used Swiss banks to hide transfers
NEW YORK - The family that owns OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma used Swiss bank accounts to conceal the transfer of millions of dollars from the company to themselves, New York state's attorney general ...
Sep 13, 2019
You're out! A list of federal election candidates forced to step down, resign
OTTAWA - A list of candidates forced to step down, or resigned since the start of the campaign on Sept. 11, which doesn't include, for instance, the Liberal decision to oust candidate Hassan Guil...
Sep 13, 2019
Ottawa Senators locker room features plenty of ex-Toronto Maple Leafs
OTTAWA - Connor Brown doesn't mind switching sides in the Battle of Ontario. Two months ago, the Ottawa Senators acquired the 25-year-old forward and defenceman Nikita Zaitsev from the Toronto Ma...
Sep 13, 2019
Riders legends gather for Grey Cup anniversary
There's a family reunion of sorts set for Saturday at Mosaic Stadium.A number of players, coaches and administrators from the 1989 Saskatchewan Roughriders are to be on hand for the 2019 Roughriders' ...
Sep 13, 2019 Dave Ridgway kicks the game-winning, 35-yard field goal to help the Saskatchewan Roughriders claim the 1989 Grey Cup title. (Saskatchewan Roughriders/Twitter)
Yes, stocks are up again. No, recession worries aren't gone
NEW YORK - The U.S. economy is sending some worrying signals about a possible recession, yet the stock market has gone on a what-me-worry ride toward record heights. What gives? Put simply, while the ...
Sep 13, 2019
Man arrested for murder after Canadian Forces member killed in Florida
OTTAWA - A 23-year-old man has been arrested for murder after a member of the Canadian Armed Forces died from serious head injuries sustained in what police are describing as a violent attack in Flori...
Sep 13, 2019
Party leaders contend with social media posts from candidates in campaign
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer is urging Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau to denounce controversial comments by a former candidate in the Montreal area, accusing the party of trying to keep a...
Sep 13, 2019 THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson
Alberta ending separate offices for climate change, environmental monitoring
EDMONTON - Alberta's United Conservative government is eliminating stand-alone offices for climate change policy and environmental monitoring. Some say the move will damage the province's ability to m...
Sep 13, 2019