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Singh calls for reform of 'broken' voting system after NDP falls short in Quebec
BURNABY, B.C. - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says there's nothing wrong with Canada - it's the electoral system that is broken and in need of repair. That was Singh's morning-after assessment of a fe...
Oct 22, 2019
Chair of Quebec youth protection inquiry says society failed kids
MONTREAL - An inquiry into youth protection in Quebec has begun with a declaration that the exercise itself reflects a societal failure. Inquiry chair Regine Laurent says the very need ...
Oct 22, 2019
Singh calls for reform of 'broken' voting system after NDP falls short in Quebec
BURNABY, B.C. - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says there's nothing wrong with Canada - it's the electoral system that is broken and in need of repair. That was Singh's morning-after assessment of a fe...
Oct 22, 2019
Ronaldo asks US court to dismiss rape case or OK mediation
LAS VEGAS - Cristiano Ronaldo's lawyers are asking a U.S. judge to dismiss a Nevada woman's lawsuit alleging the soccer star raped her in Las Vegas in 2009 or to order closed-door settlement talks. At...
Oct 22, 2019
Swedish climate change activist Greta Thunberg to attend Vancouver rally
VANCOUVER - Climate change activist Greta Thunberg will visit Vancouver to take part in what organizers bill as a post-election climate strike. The Swedish teenager inspired the Fr...
Oct 22, 2019
Louise Edwards' spirit reinflated as strangers respond to theft of decorations
KAMLOOPS - A frustrated Louise Edwards has found a silver lining.The downtown Kamloops resident has become a legend in the city for her lavish yard displays for Halloween and Christmas. They include t...
Oct 22, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Mint's new coin honours founder of Manitoba and Metis leader Louis Riel
WINNIPEG - The Royal Canadian Mint has issued a new coin featuring a portrait of Louis Riel, an important Metis leader and the founder of Manitoba. The coin was launched on the 175th anniversary of Ri...
Oct 22, 2019
Winston, Howard top AP preseason All-America men's team
Cassius Winston had a long list of accomplishments at Michigan State. He led the Spartans to Big Ten regular-season and tournament titles and into the Final Four. He was the Big Ten player of the year...
Oct 22, 2019
Canada sets record with 16 national players on opening rosters for NBA season
NEW YORK - NBA opening-night rosters will include 16 Canadians, setting a record for most players from a non-U.S. country. A robust class of Canadian rookies will bolster what was already a strong con...
Oct 22, 2019
A look at the MLS Eastern Conference semifinal between Toronto FC and NYCFC
TORONTO - A look at the MLS Eastern Conference semifinal: TORONTO FC (13-10-11) at NEW YORK CITY FC (18-6-10) Wednesday, Citi Field BIG APPLE BLUES: NYCFC has never lost to Toronto FC at home in regul...
Oct 22, 2019
