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Dennis Oland murder trial: Prosecutors try to build timeline in father's killing
SAINT JOHN, N.B. - Patterns of use on electronic devices in Richard Oland's office are being scrutinized by Crown prosecutors in an attempt to pinpoint what time the multi-millionaire was bludgeoned t...
Feb 07, 2019

Bill Cosby, 81, moved to general unit at Pennsylvania prison
COLLEGEVILLE, Pa. - Bill Cosby has been moved to a general population unit as he serves three to 10 years in prison for sexual assault in Pennsylvania. The move last week came after the 81-year-old ac...
Feb 07, 2019

Baloney Meter: Have Libs reunited more immigrants with parents and grandparents?
OTTAWA - "Mr. Speaker, the facts speak for themselves. This is the Conservative position on parents and grandparents. The Conservatives described parents and grandparents as a "burden" on the federal ...
Feb 07, 2019

Raptors centre Jonas Valanciunas ready to return from dislocated thumb
ATLANTA - The Toronto Raptors have confirmed that centre Jonas Valanciunas is ready to return to action after missing nearly two months with a dislocated left thumb. The Raptors posted a picture of Va...
Feb 07, 2019

'The Shell Seekers' author Rosamunde Pilcher dies at 94
LONDON - British novelist Rosamunde Pilcher, whose family saga "The Shell Seekers" sold millions of copies around the world, has died, her agent said Thursday. She was 94. Pilcher's literary agency, F...
Feb 07, 2019

Ottawa announces 2019 measures to protect endangered North Atlantic right whales
SHIPPAGAN, N.B. - Ottawa has announced this year's measures to help protect North Atlantic right whales, building upon rules in place in the Gulf of St. Lawrence in 2018 - when none of ...
Feb 07, 2019

Cryptocurrency exchange gets court orders amid hunt for elusive assets
HALIFAX - Canada's largest cryptocurrency exchange was granted protection from its creditors Tuesday as it deals with the fallout from its founder's death and the virtual company's inability to g...
Feb 07, 2019

Alleged spree killer back in Fredericton court after psychiatric assessment
FREDERICTON - A Fredericton man accused of murdering four people in an August shooting spree is set to return to court Friday following a 60-day psychiatric assessment. The assessment was ordered...
Feb 07, 2019

Rebecca Quinn signs with Paris FC, the latest Canadian to opt for a European team
TORONTO - Defensive midfielder Rebecca Quinn has signed with Paris FC, becoming the latest Canadian international to opt to play in Europe. Paris FC (6-6-3) currently stands fifth in the 12-team Frenc...
Feb 07, 2019

Sherbrooke to consider holding Francophonie Games after New Brunswick pulls plug
SHERBROOKE, , Que. - After losing out to New Brunswick in the race to hold the 2021 Francophonie Games and then seeing the winner withdraw last week, Sherbrooke, Que. is contemplating a pinc...
Feb 07, 2019