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Russia approves anti-doping law targeting coaches
MOSCOW - The Russian Parliament adopted an anti-doping bill Thursday that includes prison terms for coaches found guilty of coercing young athletes into using performance-enhancing drugs. The bill, pa...
Nov 03, 2016
Discovery of liquid fentanyl in Hamilton a 'game changer' for front-line cops
A police force in Ontario is revamping the way officers handle street drugs after learning that a substance seized during a drug raid was liquid fentanyl, a highly powerful opioid that can be easily a...
Nov 03, 2016
Edmonton's White and Reilly, BC's Arceneaux take home CFL's October honours
TORONTO - Edmonton Eskimos running back John White and quarterback Mike Reilly and BC Lions receiver Emmanuel Arceneaux were named the CFL’s top performers for the month of October on Thursday. ...
Nov 03, 2016
Goaltender Anderson takes personal leave from Senators to be with wife
Ottawa Senators goaltender Craig Anderson has left the team to be with his wife Nicholle, who was recently diagnosed with cancer. The Senators say there is no timetable for Anderson’s return. An...
Nov 03, 2016
Quebec to hold inquiry into surveillance of journalists by police forces
MONTREAL - As Quebec announced plans Thursday to hold an inquiry into freedom of the press and police surveillance of journalists, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said spying on reporters is not happeni...
Nov 03, 2016
US services companies grew at slower pace in October
WASHINGTON - U.S. services companies grew at a slower pace in October, although the economy appears poised to continue expanding. The Institute for Supply Management said Thursday that its services in...
Nov 03, 2016
Average US 30-year mortgage rate rises to 3.54 per cent
WASHINGTON - Long-term U.S. mortgage rates jumped this week, reaching their highest levels since late June amid indications of strength in the economy. Mortgage giant Freddie Mac says the average for ...
Nov 03, 2016
US factory orders up slight 0.3 per cent in September
WASHINGTON - Orders to U.S. factories increased a modest amount in September even though a key category that tracks business investment plans fell by the largest amount since February. Factory orders ...
Nov 03, 2016
Canadian 18-year-old Stroll to be F1's youngster driver on grid in 2017
MONTREAL - He doesn’t yet have his regular road driver’s licence, but 18-year-old Quebecer Lance Stroll was named Thursday to the Williams lineup for the 2017 FIA Formula One World Champio...
Nov 03, 2016
Canadian captain Christine Sinclair up for FIFA player of the year award again
TORONTO - Fresh from leading Canada to bronze at the Rio Olympics, Christine Sinclair is one of 10 players shortlisted for FIFA women’s player of the year. It marks the eighth such nomination of...
Nov 03, 2016