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More downtime in interior forests
KAMLOOPS - Interfor is the latest lumber company to announce downtime due to market conditions. The Vancouver-based company will reduce production at its three mills in the BC Interior for the entire ...
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Sajjan sidesteps questions about Norman's return, says he will talk to Senate
OTTAWA - Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan says he is prepared to appear before the Senate's defence committee to answer questions about the failed prosecution of Vice-Admiral Mark Norman. The commi...
May 29, 2019
Former imam turned federal Liberal candidate in Montreal hopes to build bridges
OTTAWA - A former imam whose sermon at the funeral of six worshippers murdered at a Quebec City mosque attracted international attention will run for the federal Liberals in a Montreal riding. Ha...
May 29, 2019
China's ambassador makes second trip to Nova Scotia, calls McNeil "great friend"
HALIFAX - China's ambassador to Canada called Stephen McNeil his "great friend" today before the diplomat met with the Nova Scotia premier and several members of his cabinet. Lu Shaye&n...
May 29, 2019
Couture Council to honour Louboutin and his red-soled shoes
NEW YORK - Designer Christian Louboutin and his famous towering, red-soled shoes are being awarded a prestigious fashion honour. The French designer will be the next honoree of the Couture Council of ...
May 29, 2019
Mueller to make 1st public statement on Russia probe
WASHINGTON - Special counsel Robert Mueller will make his first public statement on the results of his nearly two-year long Russia investigation on Wednesday. That's according to the Justice Departmen...
May 29, 2019
Australian 'Egg Boy' donates $70,000 to Christchurch victims
SYDNEY, Australia - The Australian teenager who cracked an egg on the head of a politician for his remarks about the New Zealand mosque massacre has donated almost $70,000 to people affected by the ki...
May 29, 2019
Kit Harington checks into wellness centre post-'Thrones'
LOS ANGELES - "Game of Thrones" star Kit Harington has checked into a wellness retreat to work on what his representative says are "personal issues." A representative for Harington said Tuesday the Br...
May 29, 2019
Alex Trebek shares 'mind-boggling' pancreatic cancer update
LOS ANGELES - "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek says his doctors say he's in "near remission" of advanced pancreatic cancer and his response to the treatment is "kind of mind-boggling." The 78-year-old TV ...
May 29, 2019
Review: 'Godzilla' is back and doing just fine
It's been a bit since moviegoers had the chance to catch up with Godzilla, five years in fact, which in cinematic franchise time feels like at least a few decades. In other words, it's understandable ...
May 29, 2019
