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Rep. Kirkpatrick of Arizona seeking treatment for alcoholism
PHOENIX - U.S. Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick of Arizona said Wednesday that she's taking time off from her congressional duties to seek treatment for alcohol dependence after a "serious" fall last week. Kirkpa...
Jan 17, 2020
Andrew Weaver leaves B.C. Greens to sit as Independent, cites family health
VICTORIA - A former Green leader in British Columbia who made history when he won a seat in the legislature is leaving the party to sit as an Independent. Andrew Weaver said Wednesday he wrestled with...
Jan 17, 2020
Andrew Weaver leaves B.C. Greens to sit as Independent, cites family health
VICTORIA - A former Green leader in British Columbia who made history when he won a seat in the legislature is leaving the party to sit as an Independent. Andrew Weaver said Wednesday he wrestled with...
Jan 17, 2020
Ottawa plans to hire trainers in preparation for UN Security Council seat
OTTAWA - Canada is still vying for a seat on the United Nations Security Council, but it's already warming up the chair with a plan to hire trainers for Canadian officials. The federal gover...
Jan 17, 2020
Jury selected for Harvey Weinstein's rape trial
NEW YORK - Jury selection in Harvey Weinstein's rape trial concluded Friday after an arduous two-week process, setting the stage for testimony to begin in the next week. The lawyers and judge halted t...
Jan 17, 2020
Teck Resources to pay $2 million for SunMine solar project at Kimberley, B.C.
VANCOUVER - Mining company Teck Resources Ltd. says it is purchasing the SunMine solar electricity generating facility in B.C. from the City of Kimberley. The Vancouver-based company sa...
Jan 17, 2020
Judge revokes bail for Avenatti, cites new crime evidence
SANTA ANA, Calif. - A California judge revoked attorney Michael Avenatti's bail Wednesday, forcing a delay of his New York extortion trial set for next week after prosecutors said he was hiding assets...
Jan 17, 2020
Toronto FC teenage forward Jayden Nelson continues to turn heads with Canada
It's been a dizzying ride of late for Jayden Nelson. Last year, the young forward from Brampton, Ont., made his pro debut with Toronto FC 2, turned 17, represented Canada at the FIFA U-17 World Cup an...
Jan 17, 2020
Lucas Hammond returns from injury as Canada sevens squad heads Down Under
Recovered from a foot injury, Lucas Hammond returns to action as the Canadian men travel to New Zealand and Australia for the third and fourth stops on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. It will...
Jan 17, 2020
Supreme Court to hear B.C. case attempting to halt Trans Mountain expansion
OTTAWA - The B.C. government will ask Canada's high court Thursday to give it authority over what can flow through the expanded Trans Mountain pipeline from Alberta. The case is a make-...
Jan 17, 2020