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Sanders gets stitches after run-in with glass shower door
WASHINGTON - Bernie Sanders’ presidential campaign says the Vermont senator has been treated at a walk-in clinic for a minor injury while campaigning in South Carolina. Campaign spokesman Ariann...
Mar 15, 2019

Canada imposes more sanctions against Russian people, companies over Ukraine
OTTAWA - Canada is restricting the finances of another 129 people, companies and organizations over Russia’s treatment of Ukraine. Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland announced the additi...
Mar 15, 2019

Gord Downie sculpture unveiled at Halifax City Hall's reconciliation space
HALIFAX - A Gord Downie tribute sculpture has been unveiled at Halifax City Hall, in a room that aims to foster conversations about Indigenous history and reconciliation. The sculpture was created by ...
Mar 15, 2019
LL Bean pleased with 2018 performance, awards bonuses
FREEPORT, Maine - L.L. Bean enjoyed a small increase in sales in the past year, enough so that it’s restoring bonuses for its 5,400 eligible workers, officials said Friday. The Maine-based retai...
Mar 15, 2019

Wilson-Raybould tells constituents she's sticking with Liberals for 2019 vote
OTTAWA - Jody Wilson-Raybould, the former cabinet minister who accused Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of trying to influence her decision in a criminal case against engineering firm SNC-Lavalin, has co...
Mar 15, 2019

Quebec City mosque shooter 'very affected' by New Zealand massacre: lawyers
QUEBEC - The gunman who murdered six worshippers in a Quebec City mosque in 2017 is troubled his name is being associated with the mass killings at two New Zealand mosques that claimed at least 49 liv...
Mar 15, 2019

Blair mulling ways to close loophole in Safe Third Country Agreement
OTTAWA - Border Security Minister Bill Blair says he is talking to lawmakers in the United States about closing a loophole in Canada’s border agreement with the U.S. - one seen as giving asylum-...
Mar 15, 2019
Former Yukon politician, businessman Ken McKinnon eulogized as 'warm ambassador'
WHITEHORSE - Long-time Yukon businessman and politician Ken McKinnon, who included assistance in First Nations land claims and involvement in the creation of Kluane National Park among his achievement...
Mar 15, 2019

QuickQuotes: Canadian reactions to New Zealand mosque attacks
Canadians were quick to speak out against the attack on two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand that left at least 49 people dead. Here is a selection of quotes: --- “Canada condemns this attac...
Mar 15, 2019

En Garde: Impact coach says team is ready to counter Orlando's offensive threats
MONTREAL - Impact coach Remi Garde insists Montreal can contain Orlando City’s many offensive threats, including newly added Portuguese star Nani. Montreal (1-1-0) visits Orlando (0-0-2) on Satu...
Mar 15, 2019