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CFLPA criticizes CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie for grievance comments
TORONTO - The CFL Players' Association fired back at the CFL on Thursday after the league criticized the group for grieving a two-game suspension handed to Hamilton Tiger-Cats linebacker Simoni Lawren...
Jun 20, 2019
Trudeau welcoming Raptors, but Trump uncertain for White House visit
WASHINGTON - While plans are underway for the Toronto Raptors to meet Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, a White House visit for the NBA champions is uncertain. Asked by a reporter after a meeting with Tr...
Jun 20, 2019
Trudeau welcoming Raptors, but Trump uncertain for White House visit
WASHINGTON - While plans are underway for the Toronto Raptors to meet Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, a White House visit for the NBA champions is uncertain. Asked by a reporter after a meeting with Tr...
Jun 20, 2019
Liberals to reject Senate changes to solitary confinement bill
OTTAWA - The Liberals are poised to reject a number of the Senate's amendments to a bill that aims to end solitary confinement - changes many lawyers and human rights advocates say are neces...
Jun 20, 2019
After McGill, Nova Scotia high school moves to drop Redmen team name
HALIFAX - A Cape Breton high school has decided to stop calling its hockey team the Redmen, the latest to drop the name after McGill University in Montreal did so earlier this year. Rivervie...
Jun 20, 2019
Duke and Duchess of Sussex to start new foundation
LONDON - Kensington Palace says the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be starting their own foundation to support their charitable endeavours, formally spinning off from the entity Prince Harry and Prin...
Jun 20, 2019
Shanahan drops bid to lead Pentagon, citing 'painful' past
WASHINGTON - Acting Defence Secretary Patrick Shanahan stepped down Tuesday before his formal nomination ever went to the Senate, citing a "painful" family situation that would hurt his children and r...
Jun 20, 2019
Correction: California-Vaccination Legislation story
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - In a story June 18 about changes to a vaccinations bill, The Associated Press reported erroneously that the group Educate. Advocate. remains opposed because the legislation now ca...
Jun 20, 2019
New study proves extinct hyenas reached North America via Bering land bridge
WHITEHORSE - Two teeth that were sitting in a Canadian museum for almost 50 years have become proof that ice-aged hyenas once roamed Yukon. A study published in the journal Open Quaternary says r...
Jun 20, 2019
Christine Sinclair scores goal No. 182 but Canada loses 2-1 to Dutch at World Cup
REIMS, France - Christine Sinclair scored career goal No. 182 in a losing cause Thursday as Canada fell 2-1 to the European champion Netherlands, finishing in second place in Group E at the Women's Wo...
Jun 20, 2019
