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Committee chair says probe of Wilson-Raybould affair a possibility
OTTAWA - The Liberal chair of the House of Commons justice committee is open to probing whether the Prime Minister's Office improperly tried to influence the justice minister not to pro...
Feb 12, 2019
Ansari addresses sex misconduct allegation at standup show
NEW YORK - Aziz Ansari said at a standup show Monday in New York that a sexual misconduct allegation was humiliating, but he hopes he's become better since. It was the comedian and actor's first publi...
Feb 12, 2019
Nielsen's top programs for Feb. 4-10
Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by Nielsen for Feb. 4-10. Listings include the week's ranking and viewership. 1. "The Grammy Awards," CBS, 19.88 million. 2. "The Big Bang Theory," CBS, 14.16 mi...
Feb 12, 2019
Saskatchewan's justice minister says carbon case likely headed to Supreme Court
REGINA - Saskatchewan's attorney general says he has no doubt the constitutional challenge against Ottawa's imposition of carbon tax will end up in the Supreme Court of C...
Feb 12, 2019
SNC-Lavalin faces criminal probe over Montreal bridge contract, documents reveal
MONTREAL - Court documents show that Quebec prosecutors are working with the RCMP on the possibility of new criminal charges against SNC-Lavalin tied to a contract to refurbish Montreal's Jacques...
Feb 12, 2019
Aguero, City humiliate Chelsea - and referee joins in japes
LONDON - Sergio Aguero is scoring for fun, and even referee Mike Dean got in on the japes. Only Chelsea had nothing to smile about after a 6-0 humiliation at Manchester City. Scoring a hat trick for a...
Feb 12, 2019
Norad chief urges speedy defensive upgrades amid spectre of new Cold War
OTTAWA - The commander of North America's missile warning system is urging Canada and the U.S. to get on with upgrading the continent's defences in the face of threats unmatched since the Cold War. Ge...
Feb 12, 2019
Saskatchewan's justice minister says carbon case likely headed to Supreme Court
REGINA - Saskatchewan's attorney general says he has no doubt the constitutional challenge against Ottawa's imposition of carbon tax will end up in the Supreme Court of C...
Feb 12, 2019
Non-profits hope for council's support
Two local non-profits feeling the crunch from increased demand for their services hope the City of North Battleford will be able to offer some support.Representatives from the Battlefords District Foo...
Feb 12, 2019
Calgary Stampeders re-sign trio just before free agency begins
While the real fireworks came after CFL free agency started on Tuesday afternoon, some notable names re-signed with their clubs just before they hit the open market. Most notably, receivers Eric ...
Feb 12, 2019