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'Alternative measures' pursued in B.C. mayor's sexual assault case: defence
PORT MOODY, B.C. - A sexual assault case involving the mayor of Port Moody, B.C., will return to court on Nov. 13, but the politician's lawyer says "alternative measures" are being pursued t...
Sep 12, 2019
All eyes on Connor McDavid's rehabbed left knee as Edmonton Oilers begin camp
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers opened training camp Thursday with all eyes on, well, Connor McDavid's left knee. The Oilers' star centre has been skating strong and, based on recent pre-camp prac...
Sep 12, 2019
Lawyer: John Hinckley interested in music industry job
WASHINGTON - The man who tried to assassinate President Ronald Reagan is interested in getting a job in the music industry, possibly in California, his lawyer said at a court hearing in Washington on ...
Sep 12, 2019
Robin Fraser on a roll as he returns to to BMO Field with the Colorado Rapids
TORONTO - Robin Fraser has done nothing but win since leaving Toronto FC to coach Colorado. The former TFC assistant coach returns Sunday, looking for his fourth straight victory in charge o...
Sep 12, 2019
Halifax Thunderbirds' first NLL game will be against visiting New York
PHILADELPHIA - The Halifax Thunderbirds will open their inaugural National Lacrosse League season with a game against a fellow NLL newcomer. The Thunderbirds' 2019-20 season opener will be Dec. 7 agai...
Sep 12, 2019
The politics of abortion: why the parties are talking about it in the campaign
OTTAWA - The abortion issue has been getting renewed attention ahead of the October election, which could be one way the political conversation in the United States is flowing across the border -...
Sep 12, 2019
Ex-hostage Boyle says he hit wife with broom only because she asked him
OTTAWA - Joshua Boyle acknowledges hitting his wife Caitlan Coleman with a broom after they were freed from overseas captivity, but says he did it only because she asked to be spanked. Under cross-exa...
Sep 12, 2019
Liberal election plane damaged in Victoria after media bus drives under wing
VICTORIA - Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau's election plane sustained some damage in Victoria after a media bus drove under one of its wings Wednesday night. The plane had just landed in the Britis...
Sep 12, 2019
Quebecers behind assisted dying ruling want to see it become election issue
MONTREAL - Two Quebecers who were successful in getting a court to invalidate sections of the federal and Quebec laws on medically assisted dying want the issue to be given a prominent place on t...
Sep 12, 2019
Federal party leaders set to dive into Day 2 of the election campaign
OTTAWA - With that new-campaign-bus smell still fresh, federal party leaders are heading out for Day 2 of the 43rd general election. The excitement had been palpable Wednesday with...
Sep 12, 2019
