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MTV announces first run of films in new documentary division
NEW YORK - Films about living in the shadow of the U.S. Capitol and a St. Louis-area activist turned politician will be the first released by MTV's new documentary division. MTV announced earlier this...
Jul 26, 2019
Trudeau names outgoing NDP MP Murray Rankin to lead new security-review agency
OTTAWA - An outgoing New Democrat MP will chair Canada's new national-security review agency, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Wednesday. Murray Rankin has been the member of Parliament for Vic...
Jul 26, 2019
Canadian government faces call to revoke funding for giant telescope in Hawaii
OTTAWA - Canada should remove its financial support from a plan to build a massive new telescope in Hawaii on land considered sacred by Indigenous Hawaiians, the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs said Wedne...
Jul 26, 2019
Canadian government faces call to revoke funding for giant telescope in Hawaii
OTTAWA - Canada should remove its financial support from a plan to build a massive new telescope in Hawaii on land considered sacred by Indigenous Hawaiians, the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs said Wedne...
Jul 26, 2019
Canada set to begin world junior preparations at annual summer showcase
Shawn Bullock walks into Hockey Canada's office every day with a lot on his plate. Looking at the game through different lenses in an attempt to stay ahead of the curve is one of those ...
Jul 26, 2019
Deaths as bomber detonates in Mogadishu mayor's office
MOGADISHU, Somalia - A suicide bomber walked into the office of Mogadishu's mayor and detonated explosives strapped to his waist, killing six people and badly wounding the mayor minutes after a visit ...
Jul 26, 2019
A&W looks to more innovation to drive continued growth after Beyond Meat success
VANCOUVER - A&W Food Services of Canada could add more plant-based protein foods to its menus after the success its seen with the Beyond Meat burger, said CEO Susan Senecal Wednesday. "We're looki...
Jul 26, 2019
Meek Mill's conviction thrown out, granted new trial
A Pennsylvania appeals court on Wednesday overturned rapper Meek Mill's conviction in a drug and gun case that has kept the rapper on probation for a decade and made him a celebrity crusader for crimi...
Jul 26, 2019
Canada invests $85M into advanced satellites to connect rural, remote regions
OTTAWA - The federal government is spending $85 million to help develop advanced satellite technology with hopes it will one day expand access to affordable, high-speed intern...
Jul 26, 2019
BMW wins skirmish in $175M claim against Autoport over stored cars
TORONTO - BMW Canada has won a skirmish in its quest for $175 million in compensation from storage company Autoport for alleged damage to thousands of imported vehicles. In a ruling, Ontario's Divisio...
Jul 26, 2019