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Liberals stymie Commons defence committee inquiry into Mark Norman case
OTTAWA - The Liberals have used their majority on a House of Commons committee to block an attempt to launch an inquiry into the failed prosecution of Vice-Admiral Mark Norman. Opposition members on t...
May 16, 2019
Kenney lauds Senate committee rejecting tanker ban, promises to continue fight
CALGARY - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is calling for a full-court press to kill Ottawa's proposed B.C. coast tanker ban now that it has been defeated in a Senate committee. Kenney says he hopes ...
May 16, 2019
Judge: Cosby accusers' testimony points to 'signature' crime
PHILADELPHIA - The judge who presided over Bill Cosby's criminal case said he let five other accusers testify at the sex-assault trial because their accounts had "chilling similarities" that pointed t...
May 16, 2019
Holloway to put featherweight title on line against Edgar at UFC 240 in Edmonton
Max (Blessed) Holloway will put his UFC featherweight title on the line against former lightweight title-holder Frankie (The Answer) Edgar at UFC 240 in Edmonton on July 27. David Shaw, UFC senior vic...
May 16, 2019
Billion-dollar autoimmune drug deal a 'dream come true' for Calgary researcher
CALGARY - A University of Calgary researcher says he's hopeful a deal worth up to $1 billion between his drug company and a U.S. biotechnology firm could one day lead to autoimmune...
May 16, 2019
Trump administration pulls $1B from California rail project
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The Trump administration cancelled nearly $1 billion Thursday in federal money for California's high-speed rail project, further throwing into question the future of the ambitious...
May 16, 2019
Scheer promises coast-to-coast energy corridor as he outlines economic vows
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer pledged Thursday to pursue a coast-to-coast energy corridor, achieve Canadian oil independence within a decade and adjust mortgage rules with the aim of maki...
May 16, 2019 The Canadian Press
Senate committee approves dozens of energy-industry-friendly amendments to C-69
OTTAWA - A Senate committee has approved dozens of amendments - primarily aimed at mollifying the energy industry - to the Liberal government's controversial environmental assessment legislation. Bill...
May 16, 2019
Source: New deal prevents CFL from holding back off-season player bonuses
TORONTO - The tentative agreement between the CFL and CFL Players' Association eliminates one of the most contentious issues of this off-season. According to a league source, the deal reache...
May 16, 2019
Eurovision Song Contest decides this year's final lineup
TEL AVIV, Israel - The Eurovision Song Contest has decided the final 10 contestants who will battle to be crowned Europe's best pop act, following the event's second semifinal Thursday. The countries ...
May 16, 2019