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Liberals maintained healthy lead on eve of federal campaign, new survey suggests
OTTAWA - New survey results suggest Justin Trudeau's Liberals were clinging to a five-point lead on the eve of the federal election campaign. Thirty-five per cent of decided voters who took part expre...
Aug 17, 2021
Meng Wanzhou's defence expected to tackle reputational risk in extradition hearing
VANCOUVER - A fifth defence lawyer on Meng Wanzhou's legal team is expected to step up to bat today to make a fresh set of legal arguments in the Huawei executive's formal extradition hearing. Scott F...
Aug 17, 2021
Nova Scotians head to the polls today as midsummer election campaign draws to a close
HALIFAX - Nova Scotians are heading to the polls today following a midsummer election campaign that was waged as the province started to emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic. The incumbent Liberals, led...
Aug 17, 2021
Taliban announces 'amnesty,' urges women to join government
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - A Taliban official has announced a general "amnesty" for all in Afghanistan and urged women to join its government. Enamullah Samangani, member of Islamic Emirate's cultural ...
Aug 17, 2021
A look at COVID-19 reopening plans across the country
As COVID-19 vaccination rates increase, the provinces and territories have been releasing their reopening plans for businesses, events and recreational facilities. Most of the plans are based on each ...
Aug 17, 2021
Votto gets 2,000th hit, Reds hand Cubs 12th straight loss
CINCINNATI (AP) - Jonathan India homered and drove in five runs while Wade Miley threw seven shutout innings as the Cincinnati Reds beat Chicago 14-5 on Monday night, handing the free-falling Cubs the...
Aug 17, 2021
A look at COVID-19 reopening plans across the country
As COVID-19 vaccination rates increase, the provinces and territories have been releasing their reopening plans for businesses, events and recreational facilities. Most of the plans are based on each ...
Aug 17, 2021
Sources: US to recommend COVID vaccine boosters at 8 months
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. experts are expected to recommend COVID-19 vaccine boosters for all Americans, regardless of age, eight months after they received their second dose of the shot, to ensure lasti...
Aug 16, 2021
Champion filly Munnyfor Ro will race Sunday in $1-million Queen's Plate at Woodbine
Munnyfor Ro is a go for the $1-million Queen's Plate. Trainer Kevin Attard confirmed Monday the '21 Woodbine Oaks champion will race in the opening jewel of the OLG Canadian Triple Crown on Sunday at ...
Aug 16, 2021
Nurse says continuity, long-term commitment key to getting Canada to Paris Olympics
TORONTO - There were plenty of moments when Nick Nurse was watching the Tokyo Olympics that he couldn't help but imagine Canada playing there. Nurse and the Canadian men's basketball team had to watch...
Aug 16, 2021