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Big business makes post-election pitch to incoming federal government
OTTAWA - Big business is adding its voice to a broader call for economy-lifting changes in Canada following an election campaign widely criticized for its dearth of deep policy discussion. T...
Oct 29, 2019

Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe to employ different style than famous politician father
OTTAWA - Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe recognizes he's got some big shoes to fill as a newly elected Bloc Quebecois MP. His win in the federal riding of Lac-Saint-Jean caught the attention of Quebecers...
Oct 29, 2019

For an encore, 'Joker' is No. 1 again at the box office
NEW YORK - Put on a happy face. "Joker" is No. 1 again. Todd Phillip's R-rated comic-book hit regained the top spot at the weekend box office in its fourth week of release, narrowly besting "Maleficen...
Oct 29, 2019

Coal giant Murray Energy seeks bankruptcy protection
CHARLESTON, W.Va. - A major U.S. coal mining company is seeking bankruptcy protection, despite a flurry of regulatory breaks that its CEO pushed for - and received - from the Trump administration. Ohi...
Oct 29, 2019

Raptors reward sports science guru McKechnie with VP role, contract extension
TORONTO - From DeMar DeRozan's shoelace to Kawhi Leonard's load management, Toronto Raptors sports science guru Alex McKechnie has earned a reputation for coming up with innovative solutions for rehab...
Oct 29, 2019

Brandon Banks, Cody Fajardo and Dane Evans named CFL top performers
TORONTO - Hamilton receiver Brandon Banks, Tiger-Cats quarterback Dane Evans and Saskatchewan quarterback Cody Fajardo are the top performers for Week 20 of the CFL season. Banks complied a personal-b...
Oct 29, 2019

Baby of Saskatchewan curler who died giving birth to be released from hospital
SASKATOON - The baby daughter of a promising Saskatchewan curler who died during childbirth last week is going home. Aly Jenkins of Warman, Sask., a member of Sherry Anderson's rink, died Oc...
Oct 29, 2019

Calgary mayor, former Alberta premier willing to help PM bridge western divide
OTTAWA - Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi is willing to help bridge the current divide between western Canada and the federal government, but called speculation about him being appointed as a representativ...
Oct 29, 2019

Ninety-eight rookie MPs undergo House of Commons training in Ottawa
OTTAWA - Ninety-eight new MPs are in Ottawa to learn how to manage their budgets, get their parking passes and, later on, protect their sanity. The House of Commons began welcoming the rookie MPs, inc...
Oct 29, 2019

Injured Jozy Altidore absent from training in Atlanta, said to be back home
ATLANTA - It looks like Toronto FC will be without injured striker Jozy Altidore again for Wednesday's MLS Eastern Conference final in Atlanta. The U.S. international was not at training at a local cl...
Oct 29, 2019