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Freeland affirms Arctic co-operation with U.S. despite differences on climate
MONTREAL - Canada is disappointed the United States has blocked the Arctic Council from issuing a unanimous declaration acknowledging climate change but has no choice but to keep working with a key al...
May 09, 2019
Polls suggest tight race and frustrated voters with one week to N.L. election
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - With Newfoundland and Labrador a week away from a general election, three recent polls with conflicting results suggest a tight race between the Liberals and Tories. ...
May 09, 2019
Tory Leader Dennis King to be sworn in as 33rd premier of Prince Edward Island
GEORGETOWN, P.E.I. - Prince Edward Island premier-designate Dennis King is to be sworn in today along with his new cabinet. The ceremony with Lt.-Gov. Antoinette Perry will be held at the Kings Playho...
May 09, 2019
Toronto man who killed his wife gets life sentence with no parole for 14 years
TORONTO - A Toronto man who murdered his wife two days after she filed for divorce has been sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole for 14 years. Neurosurgeon Mohammed Shamji, 43, pleaded...
May 09, 2019
Betting predictions to be part of Fox Sports analysis
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - Fox Sports viewers tuning in to some broadcasts this fall will not only see the game, but also will get betting predictions. The network announced a partnership Wednesday night w...
May 09, 2019
Betting predictions to be part of Fox Sports analysis
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - Fox Sports viewers tuning in to some broadcasts this fall will not only see the game, but also will get betting predictions. The network announced a partnership Wednesday night w...
May 09, 2019
Ban it like Beckham: Phone costs soccer star right to drive
LONDON - David Beckham has been banned from driving for six months for using a mobile phone while behind the wheel of his Bentley. A prosecutor said a member of the public spotted the former Mancheste...
May 09, 2019
RCMP not fully prepared for active shooters five years after Moncton: auditor
OTTAWA - The RCMP isn't sure that all its officers have access to the rifles and body armour they need to respond to an active shooter, almost five years after three Mounties were gunned dow...
May 09, 2019
Berlin park's drug dealer solution panned by authorities
BERLIN - A creative attempt by a downtown Berlin park manager to keep drug dealers away from families and joggers has been met with an emphatic "nein" from German officials. Cengiz Demirci demarcated ...
May 09, 2019
Olympic ticket lottery opens in Japan; foreign sales June 15
TOKYO - Residents of Japan began entering a ticket lottery on Thursday, hoping to land seats for next year's Tokyo Olympics. People overseas will have to wait until June 15 when tickets are put on sal...
May 09, 2019
