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Health Canada revokes licences of pot producer Agrima Botanicals
VANCOUVER - Cannabis producer Agrima Botanicals Corp. has had its licences revoked by Health Canada, marking the first time that the regulator has stripped away these authorizations. The move comes mo...
Jul 17, 2019
China's growth cools further as tariff war pressures mount
BEIJING - China's economic growth sank to its lowest level in at least 26 years in the quarter ending in June, adding to pressure on Chinese leaders as they fight a tariff war with Washington. The wor...
Jul 17, 2019
Search continues as Quebec entrepreneur, teen son now missing for one week
MONTREAL - The search for a missing Quebec businessman and his teen son who haven't been heard from in a week continued today as search and rescue teams focused on a narrowed search area. Businessman ...
Jul 17, 2019
Montreal Alouettes release veteran American kick-returner Stefan Logan
MONTREAL - The Montreal Alouettes released veteran American kick-returner Stefan Logan on Wednesday. Logan, 38, was in his eighth CFL season and fifth with Montreal. He began his career in C...
Jul 17, 2019
Judge: Michael Cohen campaign finance probe over
NEW YORK - Federal prosecutors have told a judge in New York they have concluded their investigation into campaign finance crimes committed by President Donald Trump's former lawyer, Michael Cohen. Th...
Jul 17, 2019
Women urge jail until trial for Epstein as judge weighs bail
NEW YORK - Two Jeffrey Epstein accusers urged a judge Monday to keep the wealthy financier behind bars until he goes on trial on federal charges that he sexually abused underage girls. The women stood...
Jul 17, 2019
Public Health Agency probes matter at National Microbiology Laboratory
OTTAWA - The Public Health Agency of Canada said Monday it is taking steps to expeditiously address an "administrative matter" at the National Microbiology Laboratory after it advised the Mo...
Jul 17, 2019
Seamus O'Regan faces calls to visit Attawapiskat during state of emergency
OTTAWA - Indigenous Services Minister Seamus O'Regan is facing calls from the federal NDP to visit the northern Ontario community of Attawapiskat First Nation. Earlier this month, the community declar...
Jul 17, 2019
Former head of RCMP in Saskatchewan named province's lieutenant-governor
OTTAWA - A former head of the RCMP in Saskatchewan has been appointed the province's new lieutenant-governor. Russell Mirasty becomes Saskatchewan's 23rd vice-regal representative. He takes over ...
Jul 17, 2019
Blue Jays prospect Bichette feels ready for big leagues after triple-A success
BUFFALO, N.Y. - Bo Bichette looked the part of a major leaguer when he stepped to the plate at Sahlen Field for batting practice this week. Sporting workout shorts and a long-sleeve T-shirt adorned&nb...
Jul 17, 2019
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