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SNC-Lavalin lawyers rushed to prosecutors before MPs knew of proposed law change
Representatives for SNC-Lavalin hustled to connect with federal prosecutors after the Liberal government quietly introduced a proposal last year to allow corporations to&...
Feb 22, 2019
If proven, Smollett allegations could be a 'career killer'
LOS ANGELES - Jussie Smollett has been enmeshed in weekly drama on the set of "Empire," the Fox TV series that gave the actor a breakout role and the fame to advance his social activism. Or at least h...
Feb 22, 2019
Carey and Scheidegger lead pool standings as eight teams advance at Scotties
SYDNEY, N.S. - Chelsea Carey and her teammates had a purpose when they formed a new rink ahead of this season. Their goal was to become a solid team that could grind out tough victories when...
Feb 22, 2019
Families of those shot in Toronto Greektown attack seek ban on handguns, assault rifles
TORONTO - Relatives of those injured or killed in a shooting rampage in Toronto's Greektown last summer are calling on Ottawa to ban private ownership of handguns and assault rifles. A group that...
Feb 22, 2019
Cross-country skier Alex Harvey to retire at end of World Cup season
MONTREAL - Alex Harvey, one of Canada's most successful cross-country skiers, will hang up his skis for good at the end of the current World Cup season. Cross Country Canada s...
Feb 22, 2019
Canadian men's rink set to meet Norway in semifinals at world juniors
LIVERPOOL, N.S. - Canada's Tyler Tardi will face Norway's Magnus Ramsfjell in a semifinal at the world junior curling championships on Friday night. B.C.'s Tardi (7-2), the reigning world champ, and R...
Feb 22, 2019
'Empire' producers cut Smollett from season's last episodes
CHICAGO - Actor Jussie Smollett's character on "Empire" will be removed from the final two episodes of this season in the wake of his arrest on charges that he staged a racist, anti-gay attack on hims...
Feb 22, 2019
Case against Jussie Smollett resembles detailed movie script
CHICAGO - As authorities laid out their case against "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett, the narrative that emerged Thursday sounded like that of a filmmaker who wrote, cast, directed and starred in a sho...
Feb 22, 2019
Trudeau takes personal hit amid SNC-Lavalin controversy: Leger poll for CP
OTTAWA - A new poll conducted by Leger for The Canadian Press shows that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is taking a personal hit in the SNC-Lavalin controversy. Overall, 41 per cent of respondents...
Feb 22, 2019
Ovechkin's milestone goal leads Capitals past Toronto 3-2
TORONTO - Alex Ovechkin scored the 650th goal of his career and Braden Holtby made 40 saves as the Washington Capitals defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 on Thursday night. Tom Wilson had a goal and...
Feb 22, 2019