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Diversity a Canadian strength, Trudeau says of Trump tweets at congresswomen
PETAWAWA, Ont. - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says President Donald Trump's suggestion that four female members of Congress should go back where they came from if they don't like America wouldn't fly...
Jul 15, 2019
Shooting survivor quits panel over 'timid' Liberal record on assault-style guns
OTTAWA - Mass-shooting survivor Nathalie Provost has quit the federal firearms advisory committee in frustration, saying she is extremely disappointed with the Liberal government's failure t...
Jul 15, 2019
Toronto Wolfpack down Featherstone Rovers for 15th straight rugby league win
TORONTO - The Toronto Wolfpack returned to England on Saturday night, riding a 15-game win streak and nursing a few lumps after a hard-fought 22-18 victory over Featherstone Rovers. It was an afternoo...
Jul 15, 2019
Australian model sentenced for airline flight disturbance
LOS ANGELES - An Australian model has been sentenced in Los Angeles to community service and probation but no prison time for slapping a flight attendant and going on an obscene tirade during a flight...
Jul 15, 2019
AP source: Simmons, 76ers agree to $170 million, 5-year deal
PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia 76ers and star guard Ben Simmons have agreed to a $170 million, five-year contract extension, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press. The max de...
Jul 15, 2019
Mercury tops out on top of the world: Alert, Nunavut, warmer than Victoria
Weather watchers are focused on the world's most northerly community which has been experiencing some record-breaking heat. Canadian Forces Station Alert recorded a temperature of 20 C on Su...
Jul 15, 2019
Trudeau stresses balancing economy, environment during brief Stampede visit
CALGARY - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has told Liberal supporters their party is best positioned to get major projects like the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion built because it...
Jul 15, 2019
Diddy's 'Making the Band' officially coming back to TV
NEW YORK - Diddy's "Making the Band" is officially coming back to TV. The music mogul announced Monday that the hit series, where he discovered groups including platinum-sellers Danity Kane, would ret...
Jul 15, 2019
Barbie goes glam rock to honour David Bowie's Ziggy Stardust
NEW YORK - Barbie has been many things over the years. Now, she's dressed as Ziggy Stardust. In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the release of David Bowie's iconic "Space Oddity," Barbie overse...
Jul 15, 2019
War Amps plays a huge part in Lethbridge teen’s life
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Shelby Smith was born a right-hand amputee and she says the War Amps has made a significant impact on her life.The 18-year-old from Lethbridge serves as a PLAYSAFE Ambassador for the ...
Jul 15, 2019 Shelby Smith, pictured in 2008 (left) at the 2008 Westerner Days parade and at the 2019 Calgary Stampede parade (right). Photo credit: Leah Cameron, the War Amps