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Lafreniere won't play against Germany; world junior status up in the air
OSTRAVA, Czech Republic - Alexis Lafreniere flashed a smile as he watched the tail end of practice Sunday. There was also a clear sense of relief. After crumpling to the ice and clutching his left kne...
Dec 31, 2019

Los Angeles FC re-signs veteran Canadian international defender Dejan Jakovic
Los Angeles FC has re-signed Canadian international Dejan Jakovic and fellow defender Jordan Harvey. The MLS club had declined Jakovic's contract option in November while Harvey's deal was expiring. "...
Dec 31, 2019

Taliban council agrees to cease-fire in Afghanistan
KABUL - The Taliban's ruling council agreed Sunday to a temporary cease-fire in Afghanistan, providing a window in which a peace agreement with the United States can be signed, officials from the insu...
Dec 31, 2019

10! ... 9! ... 8! ... Here comes New Year's in Times Square!
NEW YORK - A Chinese dance performance, punctuated with red and gold pyrotechnics, will usher in a host of stars at Times Square's six-hour New Year's Eve extravaganza on Tuesday night. The throng of ...
Dec 31, 2019

Changes to income taxes, RRSP rules, others take effect January 1st
OTTAWA, ONT - The basic amount most Canadians can earn tax-free is going up on January 1st, resulting in slightly lower federal income taxes.The tax cut is one federal measure taking effect for the ne...
Dec 31, 2019 Income tax forms. (Supplied by The10and3)

Montreal airports warn of possible delays after refuellers launch strike
MONTREAL - Employees in charge of refuelling planes at two Montreal airports have gone on strike. The city's airport authority is warning of possible delays at the city's main airport, Montreal-T...
Dec 31, 2019

Sour notes for Macron from striking Paris Opera musicians
PARIS - Striking Paris Opera musicians ushered in a new year of protest against President Emmanuel Macron's government by playing extracts from "Carmen" and "Romeo and Juliet" to a square steeped in t...
Dec 31, 2019

CP NewsAlert: Train derails in Manitoba with 12 on board, no serious injuries
MACGREGOR, Man. - RCMP say a Via Rail passenger train has derailed west of Winnipeg with a dozen people on board. They say passengers and crew are being assessed but do not appear to be seriously inju...
Dec 31, 2019

Popular program to sponsor parents, grandparents postponed by Liberals
OTTAWA - The federal government has hit pause on a popular immigration program that allows people to sponsor their parents or grandparents to come to Canada. The parents and grandparents program norma...
Dec 31, 2019

Federal consumer carbon tax, with rebate program, comes to Alberta
CALGARY - The federal consumer carbon tax is returning to Alberta with the new year, complete with a rebate program that Ottawa says will leave most families better off. Starting Wednesday, a lit...
Dec 31, 2019