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Biden channels Clinton's 'Comeback Kid,' vaults dwindling Democratic pack
WASHINGTON - Joe Biden's no kid, but he knows how to stage a comeback. The former vice-president, whose bid for the Democratic presidential nomination was on life support two weeks ago...
Mar 04, 2020

Montreal police investigating vandalism against Buddhist sites as a hate crime
Montreal police confirmed Wednesday they are investigating recent acts of vandalism at Buddhist temples as potential hate crimes. Louis Le, a volunteer at the Quan Am temple, ...
Mar 04, 2020

The politics of a potential pandemic: opposition slams 'secretive' response
OTTAWA - Opposition critics say they have been left in the dark about the federal government's preparations for a potential outbreak of the novel coronavirus in Canada. Health Minister Patty Hajd...
Mar 04, 2020

U.S. knocks Canada out of CONCACAF Women's U-20 Championship with 4-0 win
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic - Canada's hopes of qualifying for the FIFA U-20 World Cup ended Wednesday in a 4-0 loss to the U.S. in quarterfinal play at the CONCACAF Women's Under-20 Championshi...
Mar 04, 2020

CFL, CFL Players' Association still discussing T.J. Jones contract situation
Discussions continue between the CFL and CFL Players' Association towards resolving the ongoing T.J. Jones situation. Jones agreed to a free-agent contract reportedly worth $200,000 annually...
Mar 04, 2020

Ottawa set to unveil rugby league team, following footsteps of Toronto Wolfpack
Ottawa will unveil its new rugby league team on Monday. Eric Perez, co-founder and the first CEO of the Toronto Wolfpack, heads a Canadian consortium that acquired England's Hemel Stags with the goal ...
Mar 04, 2020

Toronto's Albin Choi ready to retire as professional caddy while on top
Toronto's Albin Choi plans to retire as a professional caddy with a perfect record. Choi has been caddying at Old Palm Golf Club to start the 2020 season as he heals up a wrist injury. He was presente...
Mar 04, 2020

Lethbridge man facing 14 charges regarding sexual assaults against six women
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Sohil Bindra, 33, originally faced four charges regarding an alleged sexual assault against one woman. He now faces a combined 14 charges for incidents involving six women.Bindra appe...
Mar 04, 2020 Lethbridge Courthouse. (Lethbridge News Now)

Italian sport to take place without fans until April 3
MILAN - All sporting events in Italy will take place without fans present for at least the next month due to the virus outbreak in the country, the Italian government announced on Wednesday. That will...
Mar 04, 2020

βIt frustrates me:β Kenney says new coronavirus stifling oil and gas economy
EDMONTON, AB - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says it's going to be a bumpy ride as oil prices fall due to reduced demand tied to the novel coronavirus outbreak."I won't hide it: it frustrates me that I...
Mar 04, 2020 Premier Jason Kenney. (Supplied by The Canadian Press)