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Trump ramps up minority outreach with Philadelphia visit
PHILADELPHIA - Donald Trump was met with tears and gratitude as he sat with African-American supporters Friday, including the mother of a slain young woman who was killed by a man who entered the U.S....
Sep 02, 2016
Alleged victim in salmon tartare affair unfairly attacked: lawyer
MONTREAL - The lawyer for a man at the heart of a legal complaint over salmon tartare says his client is being portrayed unfairly as a con in Quebec media. Francois Daigle, who is representing Simon-P...
Sep 02, 2016
Defence minister says Canada will replace rifles used in north since WWI
WHITEHORSE - The federal government says the northern arm of Canada’s military will get new, modern firearms. Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan says 6,800 rifles will replace those currently used b...
Sep 02, 2016
Quebec seniors working to preserve potato they say bears religious sign
The residents of a Quebec seniors’ home say a potato they believe has a divine message is bringing them strength and comfort. The cook at the centre was slicing potatoes Aug. 22 when he accident...
Sep 02, 2016
Review of Quebec judge's murder conviction reaches next phase
QUEBEC - The only Canadian judge ever convicted of first-degree murder is getting another look at his case. A spokesman for the Justice Department confirms that Jacques Delisle’s case will be su...
Sep 02, 2016
Saskatchewan city lifts all watering restrictions following oil spill
NORTH BATTLEFORD, Sask. - Officials in a Saskatchewan city affected by an oil spill say all watering restrictions have been lifted. But North Battleford residents are still being asked to use water in...
Sep 02, 2016
Back strain sidelines Flames' Monahan for upcoming World Cup of Hockey
CALGARY - Team North America will be without Calgary Flames forward Sean Monahan for the upcoming World Cup of Hockey. Flames general manager Brad Treliving said in a release that Monahan sustained a ...
Sep 02, 2016

The Friday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories
Highlights from the news file for Friday, Sept 2 ____ TRUDEAU TAKES LIGHTER TOUCH ON CHINESE VISIT: After holding high level talks with Chinese leaders this week and raising touchy issues like human r...
Sep 02, 2016
N. Carolina transgender bathroom trial delayed
RALEIGH, N.C. - The trial over a North Carolina law governing transgender restroom access is being pushed back by several months, an attorney for residents challenging the law said Friday. U.S. Magist...
Sep 02, 2016
David Frost eagles 18th to take first-round lead at Shaw Charity Classic
CALGARY - South Africa’s David Frost eagled the 18th hole to move atop the leaderboard after the opening round of the Shaw Charity Classic on Friday. Frost’s putt from about 30 feet took s...
Sep 02, 2016