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China retaliates on tariffs, stock markets go into a slide
BEIJING - Sending Wall Street into a slide, China announced higher tariffs Monday on $60 billion worth of American goods in retaliation for President Donald Trump's latest penalties on Chinese product...
May 15, 2019
'Killing Eve' slays the competition at British TV awards
LONDON - Sharp-edged spy thriller "Killing Eve" has won three major trophies at the British Academy Television Awards, including best drama series. Jodie Comer was named best actress for her performan...
May 15, 2019
In the news today, May 13
Six stories in the news for Monday, May 13 --- EASTERN ONTARIO REELING FROM OTTAWA RIVER FLOODING With more rain forecast for early this week there are concerns the flooding situation along ...
May 15, 2019
In the news today, May 15
Five stories in the news for Wednesday, May 15 --- VETS WANT OTTAWA TO AUTHORIZE POT FOR PETS Veterinarians are lobbying MPs today to authorize the use of medical cannabis for ...
May 15, 2019
NDP unveils parts of climate plan in motion as the Green Party edges closer
OTTAWA - NDP leader Jagmeet Singh intends to cut Canada's greenhouse-gas emissions almost in half over the next decade as he stakes out a claim to being a climate-change champion in the looming federa...
May 15, 2019
Court to rule on whether doctors have to give referrals for services they oppose
TORONTO - Ontario's highest court is expected to rule today on whether doctors in the province are obligated to give referrals for medical services that clash with their moral or religious b...
May 15, 2019
Winnipeg General Strike 100 years ago led to bloodshed, political change
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg General Strike, which started 100 years ago Wednesday, lasted only six weeks. But the fallout from the unprecedented display of strength by both ordinary workers and ...
May 15, 2019
Vets lobby to expand medical cannabis laws to include dogs, cats
OTTAWA - Veterinarians are lobbying MPs today to authorize the use of medical cannabis for animals. The vets are bringing five dogs to Parliament Hill to draw attention to what they see...
May 15, 2019
Georgia governor delays film trip amid abortion ban fallout
ATLANTA - Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has delayed an annual trip to Los Angeles to promote Georgia's film industry as movie executives, producers and actors criticize the state's new abortion ban. The Atl...
May 15, 2019
Guerrero Jr. hits 2 HRs, Blue Jays beat Giants 7-3
SAN FRANCISCO - Vladimir Guerrero Jr. homered twice to become the third-youngest player to hit his first two major league homers in the same game, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the San Francisco Gian...
May 14, 2019