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Latest dead North Atlantic right whale off Canada's coast believed to be female
FREDERICTON - The latest dead North Atlantic right whale spotted in the Gulf of St. Lawrence is believed to be a large female, but bad weather may delay efforts to recover the carcass for more de...
Jun 23, 2019
Federer wins record 10th Halle Open title, 102nd overall
HALLE, Germany - Roger Federer set another benchmark in his remarkable career by winning his 10th Halle Open title on Sunday. The Swiss great defeated David Goffin 7-6 (2), 6-1 to extend his record of...
Jun 23, 2019
US home sales climbed 2.5% in May amid lower mortgage rates
WASHINGTON - U.S. home sales jumped 2.5% in May, as lower mortgage rates appeared to help buyers overcome affordability challenges. The National Association of Realtors said Friday that existing homes...
Jun 23, 2019
Despite billions in new spending, Duclos still sees 'affordability' gaps
OTTAWA - Despite billions of dollars in new spending over the last four years, the federal Liberals' social-development minister concedes that seniors and families seeking housing and child care ...
Jun 23, 2019
'Clients fall off:' Calgary program helps recently released prisoners with hep C
CALGARY - Imagine adjusting to life after serving prison time, then add mental- health struggles, addiction or homelessness. Now, throw in hepatitis C, a blood-borne virus that can cause serious liver...
Jun 23, 2019
California launches ad campaign against illegal pot shops
LOS ANGELES - Marijuana shoppers are going to be getting a message from California regulators: Go legal. Aiming to slow illegal pot sales that are undercutting the nation's largest licensed market, Ca...
Jun 23, 2019
Montreal street renamed to erase tribute to Amherst, honour Indigenous history
Montreal removed the name of British general Jeffery Amherst's from its street map on Friday in favour of Atateken Street - a Mohawk word that means brotherhood. City and Indigenous lea...
Jun 23, 2019
Score a goal, shake a leg. Canada's World Cup soccer women have the music in them
GRENOBLE, France - Safe to say, members of the Canadian women's soccer team have the music in them. From grooving to Shania Twain's "Man! I Feel Like A Woman" on the team bus to flossin...
Jun 23, 2019
Jagger appears healthy as Rolling Stones rock Soldier Field
CHICAGO - Mick Jagger appeared healthy and energetic Friday night as the Rolling Stones launched their North American tour at Chicago's Soldier Field. The 75-year-old frontman ran and skipped along a ...
Jun 23, 2019 'Mick Jagger and his seemingly ageless fellow "Stones' keep on rocking.(The Canadian Press)
Thousands march for LGBT rights in Ukraine's capital
MOSCOW - Thousands of supporters of LGBT rights have marched through the centre of Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital, under a heavy police presence to separate them from opponents. Police said Sunday that n...
Jun 23, 2019
