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Smartphone, Matchbox cars among Toy Hall of Fame finalists
ROCHESTER, N.Y. - The smartphone is being considered for induction into the National Toy Hall of Fame this year in recognition of its impact on how people play and interact. The other finalists announ...
Sep 13, 2019
The Latest: Federal party leaders kick off election campaign
OTTAWA - The latest developments as federal party leaders kick off campaigning for the Oct. 21 election (all times Eastern): 2 p.m. Maxime Bernier is styling his upstart People's Party of ...
Sep 13, 2019
Former Veterans Affairs minister Greg Thompson dies at 72 after life of service
FREDERICTON - New Brunswick politician Greg Thompson, who served in both the provincial and federal cabinets - including time as minister of Veterans Affairs - has died at the age of 72. Thompso...
Sep 13, 2019
UAE says 6 troops killed in 'collision,' without elaborating
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Six Emirati troops have been killed in a "collision," the United Arab Emirates said Friday, without elaborating or offering a location or time for the incident that comes...
Sep 13, 2019
Winnipeg Jets defenceman Dustin Byfuglien granted leave of absence
Winnipeg Jets defenceman Dustin Byfuglien has been granted a leave of absence by the club. The NHL team did not list a reason for the move. The Jets made the announcement just before the start of trai...
Sep 13, 2019
Pair of male king penguins parenting new chick at Calgary Zoo
CALGARY - The Calgary Zoo's newest king penguin chick is already growing strong thanks to lots of parenting from a pair of male king penguins. Four-year-old Arthur and 17-year-old Nero have been ...
Sep 13, 2019
Report: Olympic bobsled champion Kaillie Humphries wants to slide for U.S.
CALGARY - Two-time Olympic bobsled champion Kaillie Humphries wants to compete for the United States and has filed a lawsuit against Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton to obtain her release, according to ...
Sep 13, 2019
Four federal election candidates vying for votes in the Bow River riding
TABER, AB - With voting day in the 2019 federal election just over a month away, candidates from four different parties have started their official campaigns.Bow River includes communities such as Tab...
Sep 13, 2019 Bow River candidates. Top row: Martin Shields (Conservative) and Tom Ikert (Peoples' Party). Bottom row: Riny Tuithof de Jonge (Green) and Tom Lipp (Christian Heritage).
Canucks still trying to find 'common ground' with RFA Brock Boeser: GM
Vancouver Canucks general manager Jim Benning says no one wants Brock Boeser at training camp more than he does. But with players set to hit the ice on Friday and the right-winger still without a new ...
Sep 13, 2019
Brazil hospital fire death toll rises to 10
RIO DE JANEIRO - Firefighters in Brazil say the death toll in a hospital fire that forced the evacuation of patients in Rio de Janeiro has risen to at least 10. The fire department on Friday also said...
Sep 13, 2019