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Canada, EU punch back at U.S. Cuba shift, vow to defend their companies
OTTAWA - Canada and the European Union vowed on Wednesday to protect their businesses from the Trump administration's new policy to allow lawsuits against foreign companies co...
Apr 19, 2019
Private cargo ship brings Easter feast, Canadian treats to space station
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - A private cargo ship brought the makings of an Easter feast - as well as some Canadian-made treats - to the International Space Station on Friday, along with mice and littl...
Apr 19, 2019
Kirkland Signature veggie burgers recalled due to possible metal fragments
OTTAWA - Belmont Meat Products is recalling its Kirkland Signature brand Harvest Burger - Gourmet Blend - Veggie Burgers due to the possible presence of pieces of metal in the products. The Canadian F...
Apr 19, 2019
Quebec officials maintain flood warnings for many areas as heavy rain expected
MONTREAL - Environment Canada is maintaining its heavy rain warnings for many parts of Quebec today, keeping property owners near lakes and rivers on high alert for flooding. Water levels, already qui...
Apr 19, 2019
AP Sources: Red Wings to name Steve Yzerman general manager
DETROIT - The Captain is coming home. Hockey Hall of Famer Steve Yzerman will be named general manager of the Detroit Red Wings, two people familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Frid...
Apr 19, 2019
Taber's St. Patrick Elementary School wins $20,000 in "Superpower Your School" grant
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Ten eco-conscious schools across Canada, including Taber's St. Patrick Elementary School, have been chosen by Staples Canada and national charity, Earth Day Canada to receive $20,000 ...
Apr 19, 2019 St. Patrick School winners Photo Courtesy: David Rossiter and St. Patrick Elementary
All eyes on the surging Greens as Prince Edward Island goes to the polls
After a brief provincial election campaign devoid of drama, voters on Prince Edward Island appear poised to stir things up and make some history when they cast their ballots Tuesda...
Apr 19, 2019
Thousands rally in Kyiv in support of incumbent president
KIEV, Ukraine - Thousands have rallied in the Ukrainian capital to support President Petro Poroshenko who is trailing in opinion polls ahead of this Sunday's election. Poroshenko will be hoping he can...
Apr 19, 2019
Woobine jockey Eurico Rosa da Silva has tough act to follow in 2019
TORONTO - Jockey Eurico Rosa da Silva has a tough act to follow in 2019. His own. The 43-year-old Brazilian registered a record 237 wins at Woodbine Racetrack last year. He easily eclipsed the pr...
Apr 19, 2019
Christian pilgrims march through Jerusalem for Good Friday
JERUSALEM - Thousands of Christian pilgrims and clergy members marched through the ancient stone alleys of Jerusalem's Old City, retracing Jesus' path to crucifixion in observation of Good Friday. The...
Apr 19, 2019