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Man killed daughter to make his estranged wife suffer, Crown tells murder trial
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - A Crown prosecutor says a Newfoundland man murdered his five-year-old daughter in a calculated plan to inflict suffering on her mother, his estranged wife. A St. John...
Mar 16, 2019
Underager Shane Wright embracing exceptional player status, ready for next step
TORONTO - Shane Wright is already noticing the differences now that his name is in the same conversation as NHL star Connor McDavid. The 15-year-old Wright became just the sixth player ...
Mar 16, 2019
Feds eye special skills-training savings account as part of budget: source
OTTAWA - The federal Liberal government's fourth budget will include measures to help Canadians cover their bills if they choose to head back to school to boost their skills or change careers, Finance...
Mar 16, 2019
Executive gave tip that launched admissions bribery case
BOSTON - The biggest school admissions scandal ever prosecuted began with a tip from an executive investigators were targeting in a securities fraud probe, a law enforcement official said Thursday. Th...
Mar 16, 2019
Historic broadcast: Believed to be first NHL game in Plains Cree language
EDMONTON - History could be made later this month with the broadcast of what's believed to be the first NHL game called in the Plains Cree language. The game between the Montr...
Mar 16, 2019
'Apprentice' contestant's Trump defamation suit can proceed
NEW YORK - A former contestant on "The Apprentice" who accused President Donald Trump of unwanted kissing and groping can move forward with her defamation lawsuit against him, a state appeals court ru...
Mar 16, 2019
Airlines, agencies struggle to respond as passengers rush to rebook after jet ban
MONTREAL - Canada's largest airline was inundated with calls as travellers scrambled to rebook flights after Ottawa joined dozens of countries in grounding the Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft Wednesday...
Mar 16, 2019
1st female superintendent of Grand Canyon park steps down
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - The first female superintendent of Grand Canyon National Park resigned Thursday, less than three years after she took the helm of one of the country's most popular tourist destinati...
Mar 16, 2019
Impact midfielder Taider to play in two games for Algerian national side
Montreal Impact midfielder Saphir Taider will play in two games for the Algerian national team. The Impact made the announcement Saturday. Taider, 27, will play in a 2019 Africa Cu...
Mar 16, 2019
Canada drawn into tough World Cup group with Lithuania, Australia and Senegal
Canada might have been drawn into arguably the toughest group for the 2019 FIBA World Cup, but Rowan Barrett isn't complaining. With a berth in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics on the line, Canada's men's bask...
Mar 16, 2019