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In the news today, June 28
Five stories in the news for Friday, June 28 --- CHINESE SPY CASE TANGLED IN SECRECY SPATS The case of a Canadian man accused of trying to spy for China is once again tied up in mysteri...
Jun 30, 2019
'Loaded gun:' B.C. seeks injunction against Alberta's turn-off-the-taps law
CALGARY - A lawyer for the British Columbia government has argued Alberta's turn-off-the-taps law is a weapon that should be defused until a court decides whether it's constitutional. "There's a ...
Jun 30, 2019
Trump visits DMZ for meeting with North Korea's Kim
President Donald Trump made his first visit to the Korean Demilitarized Zone on Sunday for a historic meeting with North Korea's Kim Jong Un. Peering into North Korea from Observation Post Ouellette b...
Jun 30, 2019
Leerdam's late winner gives Sounders 1-0 win over Whitecaps
SEATTLE - Kelvin Leerdam scored in the sixth minute of second-half stoppage time to give the Seattle Sounders a 1-0 victory over the rival Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday night in their second Cascadi...
Jun 29, 2019
Canada has 'broad international coalition' of support on China file: Freeland
OSAKA, Japan - Canada is fortunate to have assembled a "broad international coalition" of countries who support Canada and believe arbitrary detentions are harmful, Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia F...
Jun 29, 2019
Lucky Whitehead catches two touchdowns to lead Blue Bombers past Eskimos 28-21
WINNIPEG - Matt Nichols couldn't hide his wonder and admiration as he talked about the talents of new Winnipeg Blue Bombers receiver Lucky Whitehead. Whitehead caught a pair of touchdowns to help the ...
Jun 29, 2019
Haiti beats Canada, reaches Gold Cup semifinals
HOUSTON - Haiti reached the semifinals of the CONCACAF Gold Cup for the first time, overcoming a two-goal deficit to beat Canada 3-2 on Saturday night. The 101st-ranked Haitians will play Mexico or Co...
Jun 29, 2019
AP source: Walker tells Hornets he's joining Celtics
The last time Kemba Walker was playing for a team in New England, he delivered a championship. Boston fans can only hope that repeats itself. A person with knowledge of the situation said Saturday tha...
Jun 29, 2019
R.M. of N.B. fire department receives $75K donation for new hall
The newest volunteer fire department in Saskatchewan continues to receive support from business in the rural municipality. The department in the Rural Municipality of North Battleford received a $75,0...
Jun 29, 2019 Richardson Pioneer's Kim Corfield, Fire Chief Neil Good, Mitch Driver, Reeve Dan Bartko, Steven Nelson and Deputy Fire Chief Trevor Watts. (supplied photo/Kelvin Heidel)
Ye Olde Slugfest: Yanks top Red Sox 17-13 in MLB Euro debut
LONDON - Brett Gardner hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the third inning, Aaron Judge went deep to cap a six-run fourth and the New York Yankees outslugged the Boston Red Sox 17-13 on Saturday nigh...
Jun 29, 2019