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EU calls on Albania opposition to end parliament boycott
TIRANA, Albania – The European Union called on Albania’s opposition Wednesday to end its parliament…
Dad charged 38 years after infant’s death pleads not guilty
PORTLAND, Maine – A father who pleaded not guilty Wednesday to killing his infant son…
The Latest: Russia vetoes UN condemnation of Syria attack
BEIRUT – The Latest on the conflict in Syria (all times local): 10:45 p.m. Russia…
Malala Yousafzai, honorary Canadian, challenges Canada to lead on education
OTTAWA – The irrepressible Malala Yousafzai, the teenage Nobel Peace Prize winner who famously survived…
Impact suspends defender Lefevre for posting “unacceptable” Instagram gun post
MONTREAL – The Montreal Impact suspended Wandrille Lefevre on Wednesday, a day after the defender…
J. Geils, ‘Centerfold’ musician, dies at age 71
GROTON, Mass. – Musician J. Geils, founder of The J. Geils Band, known for such…
Montreal MP Alexandre Boulerice endorses Peter Julian for NDP leadership
OTTAWA – Montreal-area MP Alexandre Boulerice is supporting caucus colleague Peter Julian in the race…
The Latest: Passenger’s lawyers make evidence court order
CHICAGO – The Latest on the removal of a passenger who was dragged off a…
Domestic politics, placating Trump behind Canada’s Syria position, observers say
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s sudden about-face on the Syrian gas attack last week…
Most actively traded companies on the TSX
Some of the most active companies traded Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock…
Most actively traded companies on the TSX
Some of the most active companies traded Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock…
2 inmates seek execution stays from Arkansas high court
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The first two inmates facing lethal injection under Arkansas’ unprecedented multiple…
Hiding in plain sight: legal pot bill could require logo, brand-free packaging
OTTAWA – Growers on the cusp of Canada’s nascent marijuana industry are bracing for Thursday’s…
UN chief wants new talks in 40-year Western Sahara impasse
RABAT, Morocco – U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says he wants renewed negotiations to resolve the…
The Latest: Trump says US-Russian ties at ‘all-time low’
MOSCOW – The Latest on U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson’s visit to Moscow (all…
National Energy Board expands safety advisory on pipeline materials
CALGARY – The National Energy Board is expanding a safety advisory and draft order on…
Wildlife conservationists sue over proposed border wall
PHOENIX – A conservation group and an Arizona congressman on Wednesday filed what they say…
The Wednesday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories
Highlights from the news file for Wednesday, April 12 ——— YOUSAFZAI CHARMS, CHALLENGES PARLIAMENT: The…
Phish drummer Jon Fishman running for board seat in hometown
LINCOLNVILLE, Maine – The drummer for the jam band Phish is running for office in…
Running behind: Marathons may delay medical care for others
Marathons can be risky for hearts, but not necessarily those of the runners. It takes…
Josh Donaldson returns to Blue Jays lineup as DH against Milwaukee
TORONTO – Josh Donaldson returned to the Blue Jays lineup Wednesday as designated hitter. The…
Denver to pay nearly $1M to family of teen killed by police
Denver officials announced Wednesday that they reached a settlement to pay nearly $1 million to…
Toronto’s hot housing market driven more by speculators than homebuyers: Poloz
A jump of more than 30 per cent in house prices in Toronto suggests that…
Jays pitcher Jason Grilli manages to turn simple sandwich into a force for good
TORONTO – Jason Grilli was a busy man Wednesday. For the veteran Blue Jays reliever,…