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Is federal carbon tax killing jobs? Experts say answer isn't 'black and white'
REGINA - The Saskatchewan government says the federal carbon tax is killing jobs, but experts and even the province's trade minister say it's not that easy to calculate. The government reports th...
Aug 25, 2019
Polish official: Deadly lightning storm like terror attack
WARSAW, Poland - A Polish emergency official on Friday likened the deadly lightning storm over the Tatra Mountains that killed at least five people and injured more than 150 to a terror attack in term...
Aug 25, 2019
Ex-Rep. Joe Walsh to challenge Trump in 2020 GOP primary
WASHINGTON - Joe Walsh, a former Illinois congressman ad tea party favourite turned radio talk show host, announced a longshot challenge Sunday to President Donald Trump for the Republican nomination ...
Aug 25, 2019
Billionaire conservative donor David Koch dies at 79
NEW YORK - Billionaire industrialist David H. Koch, who with his older brother Charles poured a fortune into right-wing causes, transforming the American political landscape and shaping U.S. policies ...
Aug 25, 2019
Study reveals new details of overseas Cold War intelligence effort by Canadians
OTTAWA - Canada enlisted citizens who travelled to Communist countries during the Cold War to gather needed intelligence - a shadowy element of a little-known government ...
Aug 25, 2019
New book assesses Trudeau government's record of living up to pledges
OTTAWA - A new book arriving on the eve of the federal election campaign is offering policy geeks a comprehensive take on whether Justin Trudeau lived up to his 2015...
Aug 25, 2019
In the news today, Aug. 23
Four stories in the news for Friday, Aug. 23 --- GRITS DIG UP VIDEO OF SCHEER SPEAKING AGAINST SAME-SEX MARRIAGE Liberals went trolling Thursday for young, progressive-minded voter...
Aug 25, 2019
Hezbollah says Israeli drones crashed without being shot
BEIRUT - Hezbollah said Sunday that two Israeli drones crashed in Beirut overnight without the militant group firing on them. Spokesman Mohammed Afif said a small, unmanned reconnaissance drone fell o...
Aug 25, 2019
Rolling Stones get name on little Martian rock that rolled
PASADENA, Calif. - There is now a "Rolling Stones Rock" on Mars, and it's giving Mick, Keith and the boys some serious satisfaction. NASA named a little stone for the legendary rockers after its InSig...
Aug 25, 2019
Hamilton Tiger-Cats claw out 13-10 win over B.C. Lions
VANCOUVER - A touchdown by David Watford powered the Hamilton Tiger-Cats to a 13-10 win over the B.C. Lions on Saturday. The Lions (1-9) were plagued by the same issues that have dogged the ...
Aug 24, 2019