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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
Prosecutors aim to reverse bail decision in Kodak Black case
MIAMI - Rapper Kodak Black is due back in federal court after his arrest at a Miami hip-hop festival around which several violent incidents occurred. Federal prosecutors are appealing a judge's decisi...
May 29, 2019
Juno Beach museum feeling financial pinch despite federal support
OTTAWA - Garth Webb was a 25-year-old lieutenant when he landed on the beaches of Normandy on June 6, 1944, one of thousands of Canadian soldiers to take part in the greatest amphibious landing in mil...
May 29, 2019
