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Conservatives' Scheer wants Trudeau to open Parliament on November 25
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer will present a to-do list to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday that begins with a specific request: call the House of Commons back...
Nov 13, 2019
Canada supports genocide case against Myanmar at International Court of Justice
OTTAWA - Veteran politician Bob Rae says he will return as Canada's special envoy for Myanmar to help build support for a genocide lawsuit against that country's government over its forced expulsion o...
Nov 13, 2019
People magazine names John Legend as 2019 Sexiest Man Alive
LOS ANGELES - R&B crooner John Legend has been named the Sexiest Man Alive by People magazine. The Grammy-winning singer known for his silky-smooth vocals was revealed as this year's winner Tuesda...
Nov 13, 2019
BMI honours Dwight Yoakam, top country songwriters
NASHVILLE - Country music singer, songwriter and actor Dwight Yoakam was honoured by performing rights organization BMI for his trailblazing and highly unique style of California country rock. The org...
Nov 13, 2019
Canada among three G20 countries least likely to hit emissions targets: report
OTTAWA - Canada's plan to meet its greenhouse-gas emissions targets is among the worst in the G20, according to a new report card on climate action. Climate Transparency issued its annual report ...
Nov 13, 2019
Canada's Milos Raonic will miss Davis Cup Finals due to back injury
TORONTO - Canada will not have Milos Raonic on its roster for the inaugural Davis Cup Finals next week in Madrid because of a back injury. The veteran pro from Thornhill, Ont., has struggled with...
Nov 13, 2019
Virtual reality teaching about N.S. group home abuse transforms shame into respect
HALIFAX - Fifteen-year-old Christian Ofume stands with Tony Smith and discusses the virtual reality education he's just received, detailing how, as children, Smith and other residents of a Halifa...
Nov 13, 2019
Bylaw targeting 'aggressive' panhandlers passes in Maple Ridge, B.C.
MAPLE RIDGE, B.C. - A bylaw targeting certain panhandlers has been approved in the Metro Vancouver city of Maple Ridge. Councillors voted 6-1 Tuesday night in favour of the Safer Streets Bylaw, a...
Nov 13, 2019
UN reports increasing violations of Iran nuclear deal
VIENNA - Uranium particles of man-made origin have been discovered at a site in Iran not declared to the United Nations, the U.N. atomic watchdog agency said Monday as it confirmed a litany of violati...
Nov 13, 2019
Wiggins transitioning from late-game zero to clutch hero in Minnesota
The Minnesota Timberwolves are one of the early surprises of this NBA season, and a good deal of the credit goes to the clutch play of Andrew Wiggins. Yes, that Andrew Wiggins. The same guy who was bo...
Nov 13, 2019
