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Trudeau pledges tougher gun control as he tries to get campaign back on track
TORONTO - Politicians sending "thoughts and prayers" to victims of gun crimes just won't cut it anymore, Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau said Friday as he pledged a ban on military-style assault&nb...
Sep 22, 2019
Possible Canadian cases of vaping illnesses being investigated: health officer
REGINA - Canada's chief public health officer says at least three reports of potential vaping-related illnesses are being investigated, but she doesn't consider any to be confirmed...
Sep 22, 2019
NDP pledges more money to prevent disastrous effects of climate change
GATINEAU, Que. - The NDP is promising to more than double the amount of federal money earmarked to prevent damage from natural disasters such as floods. During a campaign stop today in Gatineau, Que.,...
Sep 22, 2019
Fossil-fuel subsidies on Scheer's list of possible corporate cuts
SAINT JOHN, N.B. - Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer said Friday fossil-fuel subsidies could be cut as part of his plan to find $1.5 billion in savings from corporate handouts - just a few hours ...
Sep 22, 2019
Scheer promises to clear backlog of veterans waiting to receive benefits
CANOE COVE, P.E.I. - Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer is promising to provide support to Canadian veterans by clearing a backlog of benefit applications within two years if elected. Scheer says a Con...
Sep 22, 2019
'Game of Thrones,' 'Veep' aim for records at Emmy Awards
LOS ANGELES - Get the snacks and a scorecard ready for the 2019 Emmy Awards. As TV academy voters honour what they consider the small-screen's best, viewers can join in by tallying up wins, snubs and ...
Sep 22, 2019
Success for rescheduled Battleford street festival
Under sunny skies, with temperatures sitting at a balmy 18 C , the first Fall Festival and Street Fair in Battleford took off with a healthy turnout Saturday.The sounds of Fleetwood Mac filled the dow...
Sep 22, 2019 Left to right, Coun. Shelley Boutin-Gervais, Tim Pruden (back), Gail Sack, Coun. Judy Pruden, and Suzanne Reid, some of the members of the Battleford Community Spirit Group, come together at the Fall Festival and Street Fair in Battleford, Saturday. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Vela's stoppage time goal helps Los Angeles draw Toronto 1-1
LOS ANGELES - Carlos Vela scored a stoppage time goal to lift Los Angeles to a 1-1 tie with Toronto Saturday. Tsubasa Endoh gave Toronto (12-10-10) a 1-0 advantage in the 19th minute on a shot 12 yard...
Sep 22, 2019
In cryptic tweet, Antonio Brown appears to retire from NFL
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - Antonio Brown says he is finished with the NFL. In a Twitter rant on the morning his most recent team was getting ready to play without him, the former New England Patriots receive...
Sep 22, 2019
Vettel leads Ferrari 1-2 to win Singapore Grand Prix
SINGAPORE - Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel took advantage of an early pit stop to win the Singapore Grand Prix on Sunday and end a 13-month winless streak in Formula One. Vettel, who started third on...
Sep 22, 2019