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Father of Quebec City mosque shooter says his son isn't a terrorist
QUEBEC - The father of the Quebec City mosque shooter is urging Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and others to stop referring to his son as a terrorist. In an open letter to Trudeau, Raymond Bissonnette ...
Apr 26, 2019
Canada looks to defend para-hockey title at world championship in Czech Republic
Canada forward Dominic Cozzolino keeps his 2018 Paralympic silver medal tucked away in his bedroom. Thoughts of last year's crushing loss to the United States come flooding back every time he see...
Apr 26, 2019
Vancouver Whitecaps search for offensive spark against Philadelphia Union
VANCOUVER - After weeks on the sidelines, Andy Rose is "itching" to get back on the field with his Vancouver Whitecaps teammates. The 29-year-old midfielder took a ball to the face in a contest w...
Apr 26, 2019
Montreal Impact, Vancouver Whitecaps voice concerns about MLS travel woes
VANCOUVER - Concerns are being raised about how Major League Soccer handles travel snags and scheduling after some tough games for two Canadian teams. The Montreal Impact were scheduled to fly to Bost...
Apr 26, 2019
Uber to sell shares at $44 to $50 each in stock market debut
NEW YORK - Ride-hailing giant Uber is planning to sell 180 million shares for between $44 and $50 per share, in a sign of caution. That would raise up to $9 billion for the San Francisco-based company...
Apr 26, 2019
In the news today, April 26
Five stories in the news for Friday, April 26 --- ELECTION SHOULDN'T BE ABOUT IMMIGRATION: BUSINESS Big business leaders worried about Canada's aging demographics have be...
Apr 26, 2019
Baltimore mayor urged to resign after federal raids
BALTIMORE - Supporters of Baltimore's embattled mayor have grown largely quiet as a chorus of resignation calls has dramatically swelled following raids of her government offices, her two city homes a...
Apr 26, 2019
Don't make election about immigration, corporate Canada tells political leaders
OTTAWA - Big business leaders worried about Canada's aging demographics have been urging political parties to avoid inflaming the immigration debate ahead of th...
Apr 26, 2019
In the news today, April 24
Five stories in the news for Wednesday, April 24 --- VOTERS IN P.E.I. ELECT TORY MINORITY Voters in P.E.I. have shed their century-old embrace of the Island's two-party system, electing a&nb...
Apr 26, 2019
'We want to be good neighbours:' Pot plant deals with stink at Edmonton airport
EDMONTON - A skunky smell greeting travellers at Edmonton's airport doesn't mean stinky critters are running loose in the area. The scent is coming from the Edmonton International Airport's new neighb...
Apr 26, 2019
