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World para-nordic ski champion Mark Arendz rehearsing for Pyeongchang
Mark Arendz had just landed in Pyeongchang, South Korea, when Facebook reminded him of the…
US general says Russia has deployed banned missile
WASHINGTON – A senior U.S. general on Wednesday accused Russia of deploying a land-based cruise…
Most actively traded companies on the TSX
Some of the most active companies traded Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock…
Wife of ‘American Pie’ singer McLean gets protective order
ELLSWORTH, Maine – A Maine court has given the ex-wife of “American Pie” singer Don…
Senate votes to repeal Obama rule on teacher training
WASHINGTON – The Senate on Wednesday voted to repeal a key Obama-era regulation governing teacher…
Bogut done, Smith back as Cavaliers stumble forward
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio – The new centre’s season is over, cruelly ended by a shocking injury.…
Rugby Canada wants world governing body to review rankings in light of ARC drop
TORONTO – Rugby Canada plans to talk to the sport’s world governing body about a…
Pastor, a GOP official, is arraigned on molestation charges
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – A Rhode Island pastor who also is chairman of the Republican Party…
Quadriplegic Manitoba politician wants presumed consent for organ donation
WINNIPEG – A Manitoba politician left paralyzed from the neck down by a highway collision…
Edmonton Eskimos sign Canadian linebacker Cory Greenwood as free agent
EDMONTON – The Edmonton Eskimos signed Canadian linebacker Cory Greenwood as a free agent Wednesday.…
Alberta Securities Commission ‘sting’ operation highlights fraud prevention
CALGARY – It appeared to be the perfect scam. About two dozen potential investors attended…
Bolivia’s Morales approves coca law after treatment in Cuba
LA PAZ, Bolivia – President Evo Morales on Wednesday signed into law a bill that…
Oil plunges five per cent, loonie falls to lowest level of the year
TORONTO – The loonie fell to its lowest level of the year, oil prices plunged…
Canadian fashion mogul Nygard pays $50K fine in Bahamas, but will appeal ruling
LOS ANGELES – A spokeswoman for Peter Nygard says the Canadian clothing manufacturer plans to…
No indictment for 5 Newark officers in double-fatal shooting
NEWARK, N.J. – A grand jury has declined to indict five Newark police officers for…
Arkansas site no longer considered for immigrant shelter
ROYAL, Ark. – An Arkansas congressman says a facility in Garland County is no longer…
Canada’s Kingsbury, Dufour-Lapointe earn moguls bronze at world championships
SIERRA NEVADA, Spain – Mikael Kingsbury whacked his pole against his ski in frustration after…
The Latest: Deputy says he was ‘terrified’ before shooting
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – The Latest on the federal trial in the lawsuit against…
Ranchers assess damage after wildfires in 4 states
WICHITA, Kan. – Kansas rancher Greg Gardiner got into some of his scorched pastures for…
Young Toronto FC side heads to Italy for prestigious Viareggio Cup tournament
TORONTO – Sebastian Giovinco played in it. So did Gianluigi Buffon and Andrea Pirlo. Now…
‘The end of an era’: Canada’s last Cold War destroyer retires after final sail
HALIFAX – In its heyday, it was one of Canada’s largest fighting ships — built…
Family dismayed Calgary imam will be held another two months in Turkey
CALGARY – Relatives of a Calgary imam who has spent more than seven months in…
Senators seek evidence to support Trump’s wiretapping claim
WASHINGTON – The leaders of a congressional inquiry into Russia’s efforts to sway the U.S.…
House approves $578 billion to keep armed forces operating
WASHINGTON – The House voted decisively Wednesday to approve a $578 billion spending bill that…