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Pompeo breaks silence on alleged threats to envoy in Ukraine
WASHINGTON - Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday broke nearly 72 hours of silence over alleged surveillance and threats to the former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, saying he believed the allegation...
Jan 19, 2020
Canada keeps up pressure amid signs Iran won't turn over plane's black boxes
WINNIPEG - Canada is keeping up the pressure on Iran to involve outside experts in the investigation into downed Ukrainian jetliner PS752, amid signs that Iran is balking at turning ove...
Jan 19, 2020
Partner charged with second-degree murder in slaying of Quebec mother of six
MONTREAL - A Quebec man was charged Friday in the slaying of his wife while their six children were present in their home. Benoit Cardinal, 33, was charged with second-degree murder in the k...
Jan 19, 2020
Walloper Lake to host Family Ice Fishing Day
KAMLOOPS - Ice fishing professionals are lending their expertise to all today, (Jan. 19) at the Walloper Family Ice Fishing Day. Hosted by the Kamloops and District Fish and Game Association, fishing ...
Jan 19, 2020 (Image Credit: Kamloops & District Fish and Game Association / Facebook)
Studies question assumptions on industrial damage to Wood Buffalo park
New research suggests Canada's largest national park is not drying out from upstream hydro dams or being contaminated by the oilsands. Recently published papers from scientists at the University ...
Jan 19, 2020
Sonny Bill a question-mark ahead of Toronto Wolfpack pre-season game Sunday
Star signing Sonny Bill Williams may not see action Sunday when the Toronto Wolfpack visit Castleford Tigers for their one official pre-season game in advance of Super League play. "Everybody's asking...
Jan 19, 2020
First female NFL coach sees video-game appearance as another sign of progress
TORONTO - A computerized likeness of Jen Welter barks directions to players on the sidelines, then knocks one on the helmet before sending them back on the field. Welter recently became the first fema...
Jan 19, 2020
Trump assembles a made-for-TV impeachment defence team
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump has assembled a made-for-TV legal team for his Senate trial that includes household names like Ken Starr, the prosecutor whose investigation two decades ago resulte...
Jan 19, 2020
'Unprecedented' blizzard prompts state of emergency in St. John's, N.L.
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Newfoundland and Labrador's capital shut down on Friday as blizzard conditions descended on the city and residents prepared for an intense storm expected to last until Saturday...
Jan 19, 2020
Portrait found in gallery's walls verified as missing Klimt
PIACENZA, Italy - Art experts have confirmed that a painting discovered hidden inside an Italian art gallery's walls last month is Gustav Klimt's "Portrait of a Lady," which was stolen from the galler...
Jan 19, 2020
