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Scheer's pledge to review new Food Guide challenged by health community
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer is facing criticism from nutrition experts today after he pledged to review the new Canada Food Guide should the Tories win power this fall. Scheer...
Jul 18, 2019
Defence calling no evidence in case of German tourist shot west of Calgary
CALGARY - The defence is calling no evidence on behalf of a youth accused of shooting a German tourist in the head on a highway west of Calgary last summer. The teen from the Stoney Nakoda First ...
Jul 18, 2019
Arbitrator upholds CFL's suspension against Ticats' linebacker Lawrence
TORONTO - The Hamilton Tiger-Cats will be without linebacker Simoni Lawrence for two games. Arbitrator William Kaplan rejected Lawrence's appeal Tuesday of the two-game suspension levied aga...
Jul 18, 2019
Jennings to start at under centre for Redblacks in place of injured Davis
OTTAWA - Jonathon Jennings will start Friday night when the Ottawa Redblacks visit the undefeated Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Jennings worked with the starting offence at Tuesday's practice. Afterwards,&nb...
Jul 18, 2019
Tensions high as Oka mayor demands consultation on return of land to Kanesatake
MONTREAL - Tensions are high in Oka, northwest of Montreal, over a developer's plan to return land to the Mohawks of Kanesatake. Hundreds packed a church Wednesday night in the community on the f...
Jul 18, 2019
Deneuve, Hawke film 'The Truth' to open Venice Film Festival
LOS ANGELES - The 76TH Venice Film Festival is opening with Japanese director Hirokazu Kore-eda's "The Truth." Festival director Alberto Barbera announced the selection starring Catherine Deneuve, Eth...
Jul 18, 2019
Edmonton Oilers sign forward Josh Archibald to one-year contract
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have signed free agent forward Josh Archibald to a one-year contract. The 26-year-old Archibald spent last season with the Arizona Coyotes, recording 22 points (12 goals...
Jul 18, 2019
Trump's new asylum rules go into effect, and opponents sue
TIJUANA, Mexico - Hundreds of immigrants showed up at border crossings Tuesday in hopes of getting into the U.S. but faced the likelihood of being turned away under a new Trump administration asylum r...
Jul 18, 2019
Anime studio hit by deadly fire is known for skill, fan base
TOKYO - It may not be as famous as Japanese anime legend Studio Ghibli, but Kyoto Animation has many core fans and is known as a team of skilled animators that provides top-quality work for others and...
Jul 18, 2019
Sally Field, 'Sesame Street' to receive Kennedy Center award
WASHINGTON - Actress Sally Field and the long-running children's TV show "Sesame Street" are in the latest class of Kennedy Center Honors recipients. Others chosen to receive the award for lifetime ac...
Jul 18, 2019
