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US Secretary of State Pompeo makes unannounced trip to Iraq
BAGHDAD - U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has made an unannounced trip to Iraq as Washington warns Iran against any action against American interests in the Middle East. Pompeo was in Baghdad brie...
May 07, 2019
Self-improvement guru set to face 'sex slave' accusers
NEW YORK - It was called "collateral" - nude photos and other embarrassing material that female members of an upstate New York self-improvement group turned over to their "masters" to ensure obedience...
May 07, 2019
Warawa bids emotional farewell to MPs, calls for more access to palliative care
OTTAWA - Conservative MP Mark Warawa used his farewell address to the House Commons today to call for changes that will ensure more Canadians have access to palliative care. The 69-year...
May 07, 2019
Study shows total 2018 Grey Cup economic impact exceeding $81 million
TORONTO - Hosting last year's Grey Cup game paid off in spades for the city of Edmonton, according to a study released Tuesday by the CFL. The study conducted by Sportcal - a sports market intell...
May 07, 2019
After surviving the heat in Orlando, Toronto FC faces another challenge in Atlanta
After surviving steamy Orlando, Toronto FC faces another challenge in defending MLS champion Atlanta United on Wednesday. Once again, Toronto (5-2-1) will have to play without veteran defend...
May 07, 2019
Chappelle to receive Mark Twain Prize for humour
WASHINGTON - Comedian Dave Chappelle has been chosen to receive this year's Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. The 45-year-old Chappelle shot to international stardom through his Comedy Central prog...
May 07, 2019
UK's Prince Charles visits Germany on 4-day charm offensive
BERLIN - Britain's Prince Charles and his wife Camilla embarked on a visit to Germany on Tuesday, a four-day charm offensive during which he will stress the two European countries' close ties. Charles...
May 07, 2019
R. Kelly's lawyer demands Avenatti texts, emails at hearing
CHICAGO - Celebrity lawyer Michael Avenatti pushed his way into the R. Kelly sex abuse case proclaiming that he was representing two of the accusers but on Tuesday it became clearer that he may be inv...
May 07, 2019
Cinnamon the lynx released back into wild by park staff
KAMLOOPS - For six weeks, Cinnamon was cooped up at the B.C. Wildlife Park, recovering from tick paralysis. When she first arrived, she was totally incapacitated, but slowly gained her balance and str...
May 07, 2019 Cinnamon was released near the Dewdrop by B.C. Wildlife Park staff on Monday night (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Canadian College Baseball championship draw
KAMLOOPS - The draw has been finalized for the Canadian College Baseball Championship tournament May 9-12 at MacArthur Island.The modified double knockout will involve all seven league teams with a be...
May 07, 2019 Image credit: CCBC
