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Andrew Scheer wraps up Quebec campaign alongside star candidate
SAINT JEROME, Que. - Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer wrapped up what's likely his final visit to Quebec this election campaign by stopping by a Montreal-area Tim Hortons with one of his st...
Oct 16, 2019
'Beyond appearance': Singh makes pitch to Quebec voters on shared values
HUDSON, Que. - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says he has seen a more welcoming attitude from Quebec voters towards him as the campaign has rolled along. He says there is a spirit of openness that can be ig...
Oct 16, 2019
Roughly 9,000 still without power after snowstorm pummels Manitoba
WINNIPEG - Some 9,000 Manitoba homes and businesses are still without power after last week's heavy snow storm - down 4,000 from yesterday. Manitoba Hydro says it's hoping to have electricity for ever...
Oct 16, 2019
Stampeders, Blue Bombers to square off in crucial home-and-home series
The CFL playoff picture is clearing up. The Edmonton Eskimos (8-8) cemented the final post-season berth with their 19-6 home win over the B.C. Lions (5-11) on Saturday. And with the Winnipeg Blue...
Oct 16, 2019
'Save the kids!' Dorian survivor tells the harrowing story of his wife's death
TORONTO - Cialin Dany knew he was in trouble when he saw a massive palm tree laying on the ground next to the Abaco Lodge. As hurricane Dorian whirled at the door, Dany, 32, took his Canadia...
Oct 16, 2019
Classes cancelled as threat of Chicago teacher strike looms
Chicago's public schools have cancelled classes after the teachers' union president announced that his bargaining team will recommend teachers vote to go on strike. Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Wednesday...
Oct 16, 2019
Whooping cough outbreak declared in west part of AHS South Zone, including Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Alberta Health Services has officially declared an outbreak of whooping cough in the western part of the AHS South Zone.This includes the communities of Lethbridge, Raymond and Lethbr...
Oct 16, 2019 The Lethbridge office of Alberta Health Services (Lethbridge News Now)
Toronto FC's Pozuelo loses out to Carles Gil named MLS Newcomer of the Year
New England Revolution attacking midfielder Carles Gil has been voted MLS Newcomer of the Year, beating out New York City FC's Heber and Toronto FC's Alejandro Pozuelo. The award recognizes the year's...
Oct 16, 2019
Toronto Blue Jays bringing New York Yankees to Montreal for pre-season set
MONTREAL - The Toronto Blue Jays will return to Montreal to play two pre-season games for the seventh consecutive season next year. The Blue Jays will wrap up their 2020 exhibition schedule with ...
Oct 16, 2019
Olympic marathons set to move out of Tokyo to cooler north
TOKYO - The International Olympic Committee wants to move the Tokyo Games marathons 800 kilometres (500 miles) north to avoid the searing heat in the city. The IOC detailed a new plan Wednesday to sta...
Oct 16, 2019