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Ousted ambassador felt threat; Trump assails her anew
WASHINGTON - Former U.S. Ukraine Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch provided chilling detail in Trump impeachment hearings Friday of the threat she felt upon suddenly being ousted from her post and learning...
Nov 15, 2019
Browns’ Garrett suspended for rest of season by NFL
CLEVELAND - Browns defensive end Myles Garrett has been suspended for at least the rest of the regular season and post-season by the NFL for swinging a helmet and striking Pittsburgh quarterback Mason...
Nov 15, 2019
New case of vaping-related illness in Quebec brings national total to 8
MONTREAL - Quebec's Health Department is confirming the province's third case of severe lung illness related to vaping. Department spokeswoman Noemie Vanheuverzwijn said today the latest cas...
Nov 15, 2019
Canada women's soccer coach Kenneth Heiner-Moller sees positives in Asia trips
Two trips to Asia produced 4-0 defeats for the Canadian women's soccer team - against Japan and Brazil, respectively. But both times, the seventh-ranked Canadians responded the next time out - tying J...
Nov 15, 2019
Charge against Maple Leafs centre Auston Matthews dismissed
TORONTO - A charge of disorderly conduct and disruptive behaviour against Toronto Maple Leafs centre Auston Matthews has been dismissed in his hometown of Scottsdale, Ariz. Court record...
Nov 15, 2019
Overtime ban by bus drivers begins in Metro Vancouver transit dispute
VANCOUVER - Escalating job action was expected across Metro Vancouver on Friday as Unifor bus drivers planned to stage a one-day overtime ban. They joined mechanics working for Coast Mo...
Nov 15, 2019
Red tape, lack of experience slowing $60B warship project: Former DND official
OTTAWA - A former Defence Department official is pulling back the curtains on what he says are some serious problems with Canada's $60-billion effort to buy new warships for the navy. They includ...
Nov 15, 2019
Maple Leafs lose centre Alexander Kerfoot after facial surgery
Toronto Maple Leafs centre Alexander Kerfoot is out indefinitely after undergoing surgery to repair facial dental fractures. The Leafs say Kerfoot originally sustained the injury Nov. 5 during a game ...
Nov 15, 2019
Bobby Orr defends Don Cherry, rips Sportsnet for decision to fire commentator
Legendary defenceman Bobby Orr has blasted Sportsnet for firing Don Cherry. In an interview with Boston radio station WEEI on Thursday, Orr called the decision to sack his former Bruins...
Nov 15, 2019
May urges Trudeau to go to climate summit as PM seeks common ground with Greens
OTTAWA - Justin Trudeau finished a week of meetings with opposition leaders with the Green party's Elizabeth May on Friday, and she pushed the prime minister to attend an international climate ch...
Nov 15, 2019
