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Bernier surprised by Bloc's popularity, says People's party more nationalistic
QUEBEC - People's Party of Canada Leader Maxime Bernier says he's a bit surprised by the popularity of the Bloc Quebecois and its leader, Yves-Francois Blanchet. Bernier told reporters Friday if Quebe...
Oct 18, 2019
Edmonton Strathcona Green Party candidate drops out, asks supporters to vote NDP
EDMONTON - The Green Party candidate in the only riding in Alberta held by the NDP before the federal election call has dropped out of the race and is urging supporters to vote for his New Democ...
Oct 18, 2019
Ticats chasing franchise-record 13th victory when they face Redblacks
HAMILTON - They've clinched first place and home field for the East Division final. On Saturday, Dane Evans and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats will look to secure a spot in the franchise's record b...
Oct 18, 2019
Dennis Rodman denies slapping guest at Florida party
DELRAY BEACH, Fla. - Dennis Rodman is pleading not guilty to a misdemeanour charge of slapping a man who was celebrating the former NBA star's birthday at a Florida bar last May. Rodman's attorney Lor...
Oct 18, 2019
One charged in Laverdiere homicide heading to pre-trial; three others have cases adjourned
A pre-trial will soon take place for one of eight charged in Tiki Laverdiere`s death.Brent Checkosis, 18, is charged with accessory after the fact to murder, improperly interfering with a human body a...
Oct 18, 2019 Edmonton woman Tiki Laverdiere, 25, was last seen in North Battleford. (supplied photo/Battlefords RCMP)
Promise tracker: What the parties are pitching on the campaign trail
OTTAWA - A running list of specific promises announced by the Liberals, Conservatives, NDP and Green party since the official start of the federal election campaign on Sept. 11. Liberal...
Oct 18, 2019
Sutter Health, California settle massive antitrust case
SAN FRANCISCO - One of California's largest hospital systems has reached an agreement to settle a massive class-action lawsuit over allegations that it abused its market power and has been overchargin...
Oct 18, 2019
Green Leader Elizabeth May predicts minority government, warns against majority
VICTORIA - Green Leader Elizabeth May says it appears Canadians are about to elect a minority government, which could make the environment the biggest winner. Minority Parliaments force parties to wor...
Oct 18, 2019
Crews working to restore power after Manitoba snowstorm will be able to vote
WINNIPEG - Hundreds of Manitoba Hydro staff working to restore power after the province was hit by a major snowstorm will be able to vote in Monday's federal election. The storm last week cr...
Oct 18, 2019
Climate has Fonda picking up where she left off in the 1970s
WASHINGTON - Stepping briskly into a U.S. Capitol police vehicle Friday, Jane Fonda is returning to civil disobedience after a nearly half-century break, inspired by the climate activism of Swedish te...
Oct 18, 2019