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In the news today, June 18
Four stories in the news for Tuesday, June 18 --- TRANS MOUNTAIN DECISION DEADLINE TODAY The federal government is widely expected to green light the Trans Mountain expansion project a secon...
Jun 18, 2019
Deadline for cabinet to decide future of Trans Mountain expansion is today
OTTAWA - The federal government is widely expected to green light the Trans Mountain expansion project a second time today but, even with a Yes vote, construction is likely weeks, if not months a...
Jun 18, 2019
New tool launched to shine light on ethnic media coverage of election issues
OTTAWA - A new tool launching today will help voters learn what federal issues are resonating in ethnic media and the potential effect on voting in this fall's ...
Jun 18, 2019
Ohtani hits three-run homer, Trout hits 20th of season as Angels topple Jays
TORONTO - Edwin Jackson isn't fooling anyone with his pitching performance this season. Least of all himself. The Blue Jays right-hander allowed seven runs on six hits, including three homers, over ju...
Jun 17, 2019
The Rock and other stars promote positivity at MTV awards
LOS ANGELES - Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson says a person is most powerful when staying true to themselves and encouraged others to adopt that approach while accepting a top honour at the MTV Movie & ...
Jun 17, 2019
Rangers acquire Trouba from Jets for Pionk, 1st round pick
The New York Rangers sped up their rebuilding effort Monday by acquiring offensive-minded defenceman Jacob Trouba from the Winnipeg Jets. New York sent young defenceman Neal Pionk and the 20th overall...
Jun 17, 2019
Earthquake in southern China kills 11 people, injures 122
BEIJING - A strong earthquake that hit Sichuan province in southern China late Monday night killed 11 people and injured 122, the local government said. The Yibin city government posted the casualty t...
Jun 17, 2019
AP Source: Lakers, Pelicans, agree on Anthony Davis trade
NEW ORLEANS - Several people familiar with the situation say the New Orleans Pelicans have agreed to trade disgruntled six-time All-Star Anthony Davis to the Los Angeles Lakers for point guard Lonzo B...
Jun 17, 2019
AP Source: Lakers, Pelicans, agree on Anthony Davis trade
NEW ORLEANS - Anthony Davis will wind up with LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers after all. The New Orleans Pelicans have agreed to trade the disgruntled Davis to the Lakers for point guard Lonzo...
Jun 17, 2019
B.C. mom tells inquest into teen son's death that she found drugs in his room
VICTORIA - The mother of a Victoria teen who died of a drug overdose last year says she was shocked to discover her son had sedation drugs from her dental office stashed in his bedroom. Rachel Staples...
Jun 17, 2019