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Documents show Liberals warned of political perils from launching EI review
OTTAWA - Newly released documents show the Liberals were warned on the eve of an election year about the political consequences of fulfilling a four-year-old campaign promise to review the employment ...
Aug 08, 2019
David MacNaughton, ambassador to U.S., to leave post at summer's end
OTTAWA - Canada's ambassador to Washington is leaving his post. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced in a statement Thursday that David MacNaughton will leave the job at the end of the su...
Aug 08, 2019
Beer chaser: Mayfield endorses sports drink after brew chug
CLEVELAND - Baker Mayfield's got his hands on another cold beverage. He's not chugging this one. The Browns' star quarterback, who further endeared himself to Cleveland's fervent football fans by biti...
Aug 08, 2019
Willie Nelson cancels tour, cites 'breathing problem'
NEW YORK - Willie Nelson has cancelled his tour because of a "breathing problem." The 86-year-old singer apologized on Twitter late Wednesday, writing "I need to have my doctor check out." Nelson had ...
Aug 08, 2019
The 2019 CFL campaign fast becoming the year of the kick returner
This is fast becoming the year of the kick returner in the CFL. Through eight weeks, 14 kicks have been returned for touchdowns, including a record eight kickoffs. Last year, there were 15 return TDs....
Aug 08, 2019
Q&A: New film academy president talks hostless show, museum
LOS ANGELES - The new president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has been on the job for less than a day, but already has more than enough on his plate. Casting director David Rubin ...
Aug 08, 2019
Toronto Blue Jays extending protective netting at home stadiums
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays will extend protective netting at Rogers Centre next season, joining other teams that have taken measures after foul balls injured fans. The team also announced Tuesday...
Aug 08, 2019
Meek Mill retrial decision rescheduled to later this month
PHILADELPHIA - A decision on whether Meek Mill will be retried in a 2007 drug and gun case was delayed until later this month after his lawyer asked a judge Tuesday for more time. The 32-year-old rapp...
Aug 08, 2019
Wildfire service asking public to be more careful with outdoor fires
KAMLOOPS - The B.C. Wildfire Service has asked the public to be more careful with fire use as the forests dry out. With the hot temperatures this week, it hasn't taken long for conditions to change qu...
Aug 08, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today- File photo
Mayors urge Senate to return to Washington for gun bill vote
WASHINGTON - More than 200 mayors, including two anguished by mass shootings in Texas and Ohio, are urging the Senate to return to the Capitol to act on gun safety legislation amid criticism that Cong...
Aug 08, 2019
