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The Mooch's Trump tips for the next PM: keep a low profile, exercise restraint
TORONTO - Former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci has a couple of tips for the next prime minister of Canada on how to deal with Donald Trump: stay out of his field of vision and...
Sep 08, 2019
Struggling Redblacks look to turn struggling season around against Argos
OTTAWA - With eight games remaining, the struggling Ottawa Redblacks know time is running short to turn the season around and make a run at the playoffs. Coming off a bye week, the Redblacks (3-7) see...
Sep 08, 2019
Scheer promises to create 'Canada Cyber Safe' certification for digital products
MONTREAL - Conservative party Leader Andrew Scheer is trying to reassure Canadians that if elected, his government would better protect their personal information following recent high-profile se...
Sep 08, 2019
Canadian athletes cheering on Andreescu as teen prepares for U.S. Open final
Kia Nurse hasn't had to leave her New York apartment to find top-notch entertainment this week. The Canadian basketball star, who plays for the New York Liberty of the WNBA, has found herself glued to...
Sep 08, 2019
Nick Suzuki determined to make Montreal Canadiens after productive off-season
BELLEVILLE, Ont. - After being traded twice in two different leagues, Nick Suzuki is determined to crack the Montreal Canadiens roster. The 20-year-old forward is competing in a rookie showc...
Sep 08, 2019
Uncertainty over start date, debates ratchet up pre-election angst
OTTAWA - A campaign that could start at any time and a debate schedule that is itself the subject of debate intensified pre-election jitters in Ottawa going into the weekend. Observers are keenly...
Sep 08, 2019
Health Canada eyes private-sector cash to fund opioids solution
OTTAWA - Health Canada is hoping to use private-sector dollars to fight opioid addiction because "conventional efforts are not enough" to address the national health crisis, newly ...
Sep 08, 2019
Conservatives finishing up candidate harassment policy promised this year
OTTAWA - The Conservative Party of Canada is putting the final touches on an anti-harassment policy that's to apply to candidates in the October election. The party promised a code of conduct for...
Sep 08, 2019
Opera union launches investigation into Domingo allegations
NEW YORK - The union that represents opera performers and staff has launched its own investigation into sexual harassment allegations against superstar Placido Domingo, saying it cannot be sure that o...
Sep 08, 2019
Canada pushes China on canola at WTO as Beijing bristles over Trudeau criticism
OTTAWA - Canada has requested a formal meeting with China at the World Trade Organization to resolve a Chinese ban on Canadian canola shipments. International Trade Minister Jim Carr announced Friday ...
Sep 08, 2019