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Bowing to Beijing would put 'an awful lot more Canadians' at risk, Trudeau says
OTTAWA - Bowing to pressure from Beijing to secure the release of two Canadians would put "an awful lot more" citizens at risk by signalling Canada can be intimidated, Prime Minister Justin Trude...
Jun 25, 2020
Unilever to drop terms like 'whitening' from beauty products
THE HAGUE, Netherlands - Consumer products giant Unilever said Thursday it is aiming for a "more inclusive vision of beauty" in its skin care products and will remove words such as "fair," "whitening"...
Jun 25, 2020
Motorcade procession planned for four military members killed in crash
HALIFAX - A motorcade procession for four of the six Canadian Armed Forces members killed in a military helicopter crash in the Mediterranean Sea in April is planned for ...
Jun 25, 2020
Former Raptors star Vince Carter, 43, retires after record 22 NBA seasons
Vince Carter made his retirement official on Thursday, announcing on his podcast that his 22-year NBA career has come to an end. The announcement was largely a formality because the 43-year-old Carter...
Jun 25, 2020
Scott hopes heat and altitude will help hometown Utah at NWSL Challenge Cup
With the NWSL Challenge Cup taking place in the Utah Royals' backyard, Canadian international Desiree Scott hopes her team starts with a slight edge. "We've been training in the altitude and...
Jun 25, 2020
Tabloid's lawyers seek to get Johnny Depp lawsuit thrown out
LONDON - Lawyers for British tabloid The Sun urged a U.K. judge on Thursday to throw out Johnny Depp's libel claim against the paper because the film star allegedly failed to disclose evidence relatin...
Jun 25, 2020
AP sources: NFL cancels Hall of Fame game, delays inductions
The NFL has cancelled the Hall of Fame game that traditionally opens the preseason and is delaying the 2020 induction ceremonies because of the coronavirus pandemic, two people with direct knowledge o...
Jun 25, 2020
New transport rules for disabled travellers a step forward but not enough: advocates
New rules aimed at making travel within Canada safer and more accessible for people with disabilities mark a welcome step forward but don't yet go far enough to removing long-standing barriers, advoca...
Jun 25, 2020
Alberta government proposing changes to name change application
EDMONTON, AB - The province has introduced new legislation aimed at protecting Albertans from convicted sex offenders.Changes have been proposed to the Vital Statistics Act. One change would require a...
Jun 25, 2020
Numbers of large wild Atlantic salmon dipped to near historic lows in 2019
HALIFAX - A group advocating for the conservation of wild Atlantic salmon says the number of adult salmon returning to North America rivers fell to near historic lows last year. The Atlantic Salmon Fe...
Jun 25, 2020