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Canada has shown 'uneven progress' on gender equality, says new report
OTTAWA - Canada will be years past celebrating its tricentennial before the country can close the economic gap between men and women if things keep improving at the glacial pace they are now, a n...
Oct 30, 2019
Fiat Chrysler eyes Peugeot merger, seeking strength in size
MILAN - Fiat Chrysler Automobiles said Wednesday it is in talks with French rival PSA Peugeot in its second bid this year to reshape the global auto industry at a time of heightened uncertainty for th...
Oct 30, 2019
Canadian women's hockey team to play U.S. in Moncton, Victoria and Vancouver
CALGARY - The Canadian women's hockey team will host the United States in Moncton, N.B., Victoria and Vancouver this winter. The Rivalry Series between the two countries has been expanded from it...
Oct 30, 2019
Alberta budget weakens environmental, climate monitoring: Opposition
EDMONTON - As Alberta prepares to release details on its new climate plan, critics are wondering about funding cuts to environmental monitoring and greenhouse gas management already spelled out in las...
Oct 30, 2019
Former North Carolina US Sen. Kay Hagan dies at age 66
RALEIGH, N.C. - Former U.S. Sen. Kay Hagan, who stepped away from a banking career to be a stay-at-home mom and then ventured into politics, died Monday after a prolonged illness. She was 66. Hagan di...
Oct 30, 2019
Charges against Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker dropped
UNIONTOWN, Pa. - Misdemeanour charges have been dropped against a Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker who had been accused of injuring his girlfriend during a fight in their western Pennsylvania hotel room...
Oct 30, 2019
Quebec rocker Eric Lapointe pleads not guilty to a charge of assault
MONTREAL - Quebec rock musician Eric Lapointe has pleaded not guilty to a charge of assault. Lapointe's lawyer entered the plea on his behalf during a hearing Monday morning&n...
Oct 30, 2019
Bombers fullback feels Harris should be top Canadian despite positive drug test
WINNIPEG - After being named the team's most outstanding Canadian, Winnipeg Blue Bombers fullback Mike Miller spoke out against voters for not selecting teammate Andrew Harris on Wednesday. Four membe...
Oct 30, 2019
Winnipeg police investigate attack that left 3-year-old boy in grave condition
Winnipeg police are investigating what they are calling an unthinkable attack that left a three-year-old boy in grave condition. Police said they were called to a north-end residence early Wednes...
Oct 30, 2019
Former Maple Leafs GM and longtime NHL executive Jim Gregory dies at 83
TORONTO - Hockey Hall of Famer Jim Gregory, who served 10 years as general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs before spending decades as an NHL executive, has died. He was 83. The NHL confirmed Gregor...
Oct 30, 2019
