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Irregular asylum claims fall as experts warn of populist backlash
OTTAWA - The number of asylum-seekers crossing the border "irregularly" into Canada has slowed compared to early last year. Statistics published by the federal government show Mounties apprehended&nbs...
May 15, 2019
Environment lobby says senators letting oil industry run amok on assessment bill
OTTAWA - Environment advocates say Canadian senators are bowing to pressure from the energy industry to gut new environmental-assessment legislation and they fear the Liberal government is going ...
May 15, 2019
Lawyer for ex-hostage Boyle cites dangers of mid-trial appeal about evidence
OTTAWA - A lawyer for Joshua Boyle is suggesting a mid-trial appeal on a point of evidence could endanger the timely completion of the former Afghanistan hostage's assault trial. Eric Granger is ...
May 15, 2019
Lowry: Sprained thumb will be "mind over matter" in conference finals vs. Bucks
MILWAUKEE - Kyle Lowry joked about the padded compression glove he wore on his injured left hand Wednesday morning. The blue glove resembled an oven mitt, but with the fingertips exposed. "I'm learnin...
May 15, 2019
Investigation of QuadrigaCX cryptocurrency debacle turns up just $28 million
HALIFAX - After three months of investigating, the accounting firm trying to recover more than $200 million in cash and cryptocurrency owed to users of the now-defunct QuadrigaCX trading platform...
May 15, 2019
Will Smith calls 'Aladdin' remake highlight of his career
AMMAN, Jordan - Hollywood star Will Smith says that Disney's live-action remake of "Aladdin" was "one of, if not the best experience" of his accomplished 30-year career. Speaking to reporters in Amman...
May 15, 2019
Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign '19 draft picks Drew Desjarlais and Malik Richards
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Blue Bomber signed offensive lineman offensive lineman Drew Desjarlais and receiver Malik Richards - both 2019 draft selections - on Wednesday. Winnipeg selected...
May 15, 2019
McClintic court application to review prison transfer discontinued in Alberta
EDMONTON - Lawyers for a woman convicted of killing eight-year-old Tori Stafford say they have withdrawn an application for a review of their client's move from a healing lodge bac...
May 15, 2019
Ben Chin, Morneau's chief of staff, to join PMO on Friday as senior adviser
OTTAWA - Finance Minister Bill Morneau's former chief of staff Ben Chin will start a new job as a senior adviser to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau this week. Before joining Morneau's office i...
May 15, 2019
Raptors star Kawhi Leonard joins exclusive Toronto playoff success club
TORONTO - Kawhi Leonard's buzzer-beater on Sunday night is widely regarded as the greatest moment in Toronto Raptors history. But where does the shot that gave the Raptors a win over the visiting Phil...
May 15, 2019