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Captain Christine Sinclair leads World Cup roster with few surprises
Canada announced its 23-player roster for the Women's World Cup on Saturday with few surprises. Coach Kenneth Heiner-Moller had two decisions made for him earlier this month when veteran midfield...
May 25, 2019
Ottawa Senators hire D.J. Smith as head coach
OTTAWA - There were more experienced candidates available, but the Ottawa Senators believe D.J. Smith is the best coach to lead the team. The former Toronto Maple Leafs assistant coach ...
May 25, 2019
New poll suggests one-third don't want politicians to wear religious symbols
OTTAWA - New polling data suggests that one-third of Canadians believe elected officials at all levels of government should be banned from wearing religious symbols. A majority of Quebecers canva...
May 25, 2019
N.L. man found not guilty of possessing child pornography in sex doll trial
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - A Newfoundland man has been found not guilty of possessing child pornography after a judge determined it was not proven he knew the sex doll he ordered was child-size...
May 25, 2019
High Level mayor urges fast financial aid to wildfire evacuees
HIGH LEVEL, Alta. - The mayor of a northwestern Alberta town is urging the province to get financial aid flowing quickly to evacuees, as firefighters prepare for shifting winds that cou...
May 25, 2019
Nik Wallenda and sister plan highwire walk over Times Square
NEW YORK - For his next trick, daredevil Nik Wallenda plans to cross New York's Times Square - without his feet touching the ground. ABC announced Thursday that Wallenda and his sister Lijana will cro...
May 25, 2019
DARPA's Justin Sanchez works to stay a step ahead of technological surprises
MONTREAL - Justin Sanchez, a neuroscientist with the United States' Defence Advanced Research Projects Agency won't confirm or deny if he's working on classified projects. As director of the agen...
May 25, 2019
Newfoundland Growlers give local hockey fans an inaugural season to cheer for
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - It's not the Stanley Cup playoffs, but for hockey broadcaster Chris Ballard, the upcoming East Coast Hockey League's Kelly Cup final could be even more exciting. The 32-year-ol...
May 25, 2019
Police hunt suspect after explosion in French city of Lyon
PARIS - French police are hunting a suspect following an explosion that wounded 13 people in a busy pedestrian street Friday in the city of Lyon. Police issued an appeal for witnesses Saturday with a ...
May 25, 2019
Trump arrives in Tokyo for state visit, golf and sumo
TOKYO - Under the threat of potentially devastating U.S. tariffs on autos, Japan was ready to roll out the newest phase of its charm offensive targeting President Donald Trump as it welcomed him on a ...
May 25, 2019