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The Latest: Lawmakers cite internal Facebook documents
WASHINGTON - The Latest on testimony in Congress by the CEOs of Facebook, Apple, Amazon and Google (all times local): 2:45 p.m. Facebook internal company documents are being deployed against CEO Mark ...
Jul 29, 2020
Quebec shipyard late on delivering icebreakers after pushing feds on purchase
OTTAWA - A Quebec shipyard that pushed the federal government to buy second-hand icebreakers for the Canadian Coast Guard is now late in delivering the much-needed vessels as it works to increase thei...
Jul 29, 2020
Ottawa Aces make French international halfback Louis Jouffret their first signing
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Aces have made French international halfback Louis Jouffret their first signing ahead of their inaugural rugby league season in 2021. The 24-year-old was most recently with Feather...
Jul 29, 2020
Inquest to probe police killing of Indigenous man, New Brunswick says
FREDERICTON - A coroner's inquest will look into the police killing of an Indigenous man in New Brunswick in June. The provincial government says the Rodney Levi inquest will start after investigation...
Jul 29, 2020
Fed sees dim economic outlook as virus squeezes economy
WASHINGTON - The Federal Reserve is expressing concern that the viral outbreak will act as a drag on the economy and hiring in coming months and that it plans to keep its benchmark short-term interest...
Jul 29, 2020
AP source: Another Marlins player tests positive; 16 total
NEW YORK - Another player with the Miami Marlins has tested positive for the coronavirus, bringing the team's total to 16 players, according to a person familiar with the matter. The person spoke to T...
Jul 29, 2020
Waterton bracing for a busy long weekend
WATERTON, AB - With a long weekend coming up, many may want to visit Waterton Lakes National Park.External Relations Manager Christy Gustavison is reminding guests to practice proper social distancing...
Jul 29, 2020
Cycling Canada announces road and track teams for the Tokyo Olympics
OTTAWA - Cycling Canada has nominated its road and track teams for the Tokyo Olympics. The organizations said Wednesday in a joint press release with the Canadian Olympic Committee that nine women and...
Jul 29, 2020
Wolfpack star Sonny Bill Williams headed to the NRL's Sydney Roosters
Toronto Wolfpack star Sonny Bill Williams is on the move, with the Sydney Roosters looking forward to adding the former All Black to its lineup. The former All Black posted a social media photo of him...
Jul 29, 2020
WE-sponsored travel for donors not the norm for other charities: experts
OTTAWA - Charity experts say covering the costs of overseas trips by donors is an unusual practice, even though the WE organization says it can lead to bigger donations. Finance Minister Bill Mor...
Jul 29, 2020