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Foxconn says Wisconsin factory will be operational in 2020
MADISON, Wis. - Foxconn Technology Group said Monday that its manufacturing facility in Wisconsin will be producing flat-screen panels by the end of 2020, with construction starting later this year. T...
Mar 18, 2019
NDP's Jagmeet Singh steps into the House of Commons, making history
OTTAWA - Nearly 18 months after taking over the leadership of the federal New Democrats, Jagmeet Singh made his long-awaited parliamentary debut Monday as he became the first visible minority to lead ...
Mar 18, 2019
Privy Council clerk Michael Wernick to quit before October election
OTTAWA - The SNC-Lavalin affair claimed its fourth resignation Monday as Michael Wernick announced he will step down as the country’s top public servant, having concluded he’s lost the tru...
Mar 18, 2019
Canada extends Iraq and Ukraine military missions to 2021 and 2022
OTTAWA - Canada has learned a lot about how to protect against foreign election meddling through its support of Ukraine in its ongoing battles with Russia, says Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland. Fre...
Mar 18, 2019
Bassett-Seguso praises Andreescu following Canadian teen's win Sunday
TORONTO - Bianca Andreescu has turned Carling Bassett-Seguso back on to Canadian women’s tennis. Andreescu won her first WTA Tour event Sunday when she upset eighth-seeded Angelique Kerber of Ge...
Mar 18, 2019
Union head praises Jays for raising minor league pay by half
DUNEDIN, Fla. - Union head Tony Clark lauded the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday for giving minor league players a 50 per cent raise, and he hopes other clubs do the same. Representatives from the players...
Mar 18, 2019
Quebec First Nation and feds reach claims agreement for more than $116 million
OTTAWA - A Quebec First Nation has reached an agreement to settle 29 claims with the federal government and receive $116 million. The federal government also says it has signed a memorandum of underst...
Mar 18, 2019
Greiss, Perlini, McDavid named NHL's three stars of the week
New York Islanders goaltender Thomas Greiss, Chicago Blackhawks left wing Brendan Perlini and Edmonton Oilers centre Connor McDavid are the NHL’s three stars of the week. Greiss posted three win...
Mar 18, 2019
The Globe and Mail leads 2018 National Newspaper Award nominations
TORONTO - The Globe and Mail has received the most nominations for the 2018 National Newspaper Awards, with 20 out of 63 finalists for the distinction. The Toronto Star and La Presse are in second pla...
Mar 18, 2019
AP source: Justice Dept. probing development of Boeing jets
WASHINGTON - U.S. prosecutors are looking into the development of Boeing’s 737 Max jets, a person briefed on the matter revealed Monday, the same day French aviation investigators concluded ther...
Mar 18, 2019