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China's 'different view of the world' major focus of Halifax security forum
HALIFAX - Canada's defence minister says he doesn't see China as an adversary, as a security conference in Halifax this weekend prepares to focus heavily on the Asian superpower. Harjit Sajjan&nb...
Nov 24, 2019

Secret documents reveal how China mass detention camps work
The watch towers, double-locked doors and video surveillance in the Chinese camps are there "to prevent escapes." Uighurs and other minorities held inside are scored on how well they speak the dominan...
Nov 24, 2019

China's new envoy says Canadians should speak out against Hong Kong protests
OTTAWA - Beijing has a new representative in Canada but his stern message to Ottawa remains the same as his predecessor's: release Huawei Technologies executive Meng Wanzhou, arrested in Van...
Nov 24, 2019

Michael Bloomberg launches Democratic presidential bid
NEW YORK - Billionaire and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, one of the world's richest men, has formally launched a Democratic bid for president. Ending weeks of speculation, the 77-year-...
Nov 24, 2019

Toronto Wolfpack add Super League experience in Brad Singleton, James Cunningham
TORONTO - The Toronto Wolfpack have added experience in the form of Leeds Rhinos prop Brad Singleton and London Broncos hooker James Cunningham. Singleton, a 27-year-old Irish international, was part ...
Nov 24, 2019

Statcan details wait times for social housing, perceptions on housing overall
OTTAWA - There is someone waiting on a list for affordable housing in more than 283,000 households across the country, Statistics Canada says in a new batch of data that also sheds light on what ...
Nov 24, 2019

CFL commissioner keeps cards close to his vest in state-of-league address
CALGARY - CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie was long on optimism for the league's future Friday, but short on substance regarding cures for what ails it. Ambrosie held a wide-ranging disc...
Nov 24, 2019

Garneau says talks, not bills, the best way to end CN strike as pressure rises
MONTREAL - With tensions rising and no end in sight, the federal government urged Canadian National Railway Co. and its striking workers to continue talks in what Ottawa views as the fastest way to re...
Nov 24, 2019

Young and growing Quebec independence party promises immediate 'acts of rupture'
LONGUEUIL, Que. - When Sol Zanetti took the microphone at Quebec solidaire's recent political convention, he put his fist in the air and told the roughly 600 assembled party members that Que...
Nov 24, 2019

Spain wins doubles to reach semifinal of Davis Cup Finals
MADRID - Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal both played singles and doubles on Friday, but only the Spaniard was able to lead his team into the last four at the Davis Cup Finals. Nadal guided Spain to a ...
Nov 24, 2019