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Britain leaves the European Union, leaps into the unknown
LONDON - So long, farewell, auf wiedersehen, adieu. With little fuss and not much fanfare, Britain left the European Union on Friday after 47 years of membership, taking a leap into the unknown in a h...
Jan 31, 2020

Senate committee urges renewed suspension for Ontario Sen. Lynn Beyak
OTTAWA - The Senate ethics committee is recommending that Sen. Lynn Beyak be suspended again without pay. Beyak's colleagues ousted her from the upper chamber temporarily last spring after c...
Jan 31, 2020

Canada captain Christine Sinclair breaks world scoring record with goal No. 185
EDINBURG, Texas - Canada captain Christine Sinclair broke Abby Wambach's world-record total of 184 goals on Wednesday, scoring for the second time against St. Kitts and Nevis at the CONCACAF Wome...
Jan 31, 2020

Eight accused in Laverdiere homicide investigation starting to move through court process
The eight accused facing charges related to Tiki Brook-Lyn Laverdiere's homicide investigation are now starting to move through the court process. Shayla Orthner is charged with first-degree murder, k...
Jan 31, 2020 Edmonton woman Tiki Laverdiere, 25, was last seen in North Battleford. (supplied photo/Battlefords RCMP)

Fed chair sees China virus as possible risk to world economy
WASHINGTON - Just as the outlook for the global economy had been brightening in recent months, a new threat has suddenly emerged in the form of the viral outbreak in China. That was the cautionary mes...
Jan 31, 2020

Documentary shows legal battle over authenticity of alleged fake Morrisseau piece
A long legal battle over the authenticity of a painting purportedly by the renowned Indigenous artist Norval Morrisseau will have "ripple effects" on how people buy and sell art in Canada, t...
Jan 31, 2020

Dusty Baker replaces AJ Hinch as Houston Astros manager
HOUSTON - Dusty Baker has been hired to replace AJ Hinch as the manager of the Houston Astros. The team announced the hiring on Wednesday and said Baker will be introduced in Houston on Thursday. The ...
Jan 31, 2020

Maple Leafs winger William Nylander proving doubters wrong after 'crazy' season
TORONTO - William Nylander was in uncharted territory around this time last season. And not in a good way. His contract impasse with the Toronto Maples finally came to a conclusion...
Jan 31, 2020

British envoy personally 'sad' about Brexit, professionally excited by new era
OTTAWA - Britain's envoy to Canada says she's personally sad about her country's decision to leave the European Union. But at the same time, High Commissioner Susan le Jeune d'Allegeershecque said she...
Jan 31, 2020

One of eight accused in Laverdiere homicide investigation moving to pre-trial stage
One of the eight accused facing charges related to Tiki Brook-Lyn Laverdiere's homicide investigation returned to North Battleford provincial court Friday, and will now be heading to the pre-trial sta...
Jan 31, 2020 Edmonton woman Tiki Laverdiere, 25, was last seen in North Battleford. (Submitted photo/Battlefords RCMP)