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Captain Christine Sinclair leads World Cup roster with few surprises
Canada announced its 23-player roster for the Women's World Cup on Saturday with few surprises. Coach Kenneth Heiner-Moller had two decisions made for him earlier this month when veteran midfield...
May 25, 2019
Compliments chicken strips recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination
OTTAWA - Sofina Foods Inc. is recalling Compliments brand Chicken Strips from the marketplace to avoid possible Salmonella illnesses.The Public Health Agency of Canada says it's investigating an outbr...
May 25, 2019 Image Credit: Canadian Food Inspection Agency
New sign welcomes public back to Minnie and Stoney Lakes after lengthy court battle
KAMLOOPS - The Nicola Valley Fish and Game Club says a sign that's been put up at Douglas Lake is a step in the right direction as it tries to put an official end to a seven-year fight over access to ...
May 25, 2019 Image Credit: Rick McGowan
Ottawa Senators hire D.J. Smith as head coach
OTTAWA - There were more experienced candidates available, but the Ottawa Senators believe D.J. Smith is the best coach to lead the team. The former Toronto Maple Leafs assistant coach ...
May 25, 2019
New poll suggests one-third don't want politicians to wear religious symbols
OTTAWA - New polling data suggests that one-third of Canadians believe elected officials at all levels of government should be banned from wearing religious symbols. A majority of Quebecers canva...
May 25, 2019
N.L. man found not guilty of possessing child pornography in sex doll trial
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - A Newfoundland man has been found not guilty of possessing child pornography after a judge determined it was not proven he knew the sex doll he ordered was child-size...
May 25, 2019
High Level mayor urges fast financial aid to wildfire evacuees
HIGH LEVEL, Alta. - The mayor of a northwestern Alberta town is urging the province to get financial aid flowing quickly to evacuees, as firefighters prepare for shifting winds that cou...
May 25, 2019
Nik Wallenda and sister plan highwire walk over Times Square
NEW YORK - For his next trick, daredevil Nik Wallenda plans to cross New York's Times Square - without his feet touching the ground. ABC announced Thursday that Wallenda and his sister Lijana will cro...
May 25, 2019
DARPA's Justin Sanchez works to stay a step ahead of technological surprises
MONTREAL - Justin Sanchez, a neuroscientist with the United States' Defence Advanced Research Projects Agency won't confirm or deny if he's working on classified projects. As director of the agen...
May 25, 2019
Newfoundland Growlers give local hockey fans an inaugural season to cheer for
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - It's not the Stanley Cup playoffs, but for hockey broadcaster Chris Ballard, the upcoming East Coast Hockey League's Kelly Cup final could be even more exciting. The 32-year-ol...
May 25, 2019
