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Three Thai activists charged with criminal defamation
BANGKOK – Three Thai human rights activists have been charged with criminal defamation over a…
B.C. parrot refuge transfer complete, hundreds of birds now up for adoption
COOMBS, B.C. – Hundreds of parrots are now up for adoption after the last of…
Drinking water now, pipeline debate later: Saskatchewan premier on oil spill
PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. – Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall says his top concern right now is…
North American stock markets barely moved as U.S. Fed holds rate steady
TORONTO – Signs that there’s still a chance the U.S. Federal Reserve may raise interest…
The Wednesday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories
Highlights from the news file for Wednesday, July 27 VANCOUVER HOUSING RISK NOW HIGH, CMHC…
To reverse damage of sitting, take a brisk, hour-long walk
LONDON – If you spend all day sitting, then you might want to schedule some…
Average US 30-year mortgage rate edges up to 3.48 per cent
WASHINGTON – Long-term U.S. mortgage rates edged higher this week for a second straight week.…
CRTC launches wireless code of conduct review, asks public for input
TORONTO – Canada’s broadcast and telecommunications regulator is asking for the public’s input as it…
Corporate lawyers argue over whether Colbert can be Colbert
NEW YORK – After CBS “Late Show” host Stephen Colbert told viewers that lawyers representing…
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY Bestsellers
Copyright 5/8/2016 Publishers Weekly. Week ending 7/24/2016, powered by Nielsen Bookscan 5/8/2016 The Nielsen Company.…
Most actively-traded companies on the TSX
Some of the most active companies traded Thursday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock…
Four Victoria police officers injured in incident at tent city for the homeless
Victoria police say four officers were injured Thursday evening while intervening in a domestic dispute…
Indonesia executes 4 people convicted of drug crimes
CILACAP, Indonesia – Indonesia executed four people convicted of drug crimes on Friday despite international…
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week
TORONTO – Five things to watch this week in Canadian business: Take a break: Fretting…
Homegrown Zika raises more questions about the evolving risk
WASHINGTON – Homegrown mosquitoes apparently have infected four people in the Miami area with Zika…
Impact hope to build on 5-1 win over Union when they visit D.C. United
MONTREAL – Captain Patrice Bernier wants to prove the Montreal Impact’s most impressive win in…
Concerns raised for young beluga that has befriended small Newfoundland village
ADMIRAL’S BEACH, N.L. – A young beluga whale appears to have taken a liking to…
Most actively traded companies on the TSX
Some of the most active companies traded Friday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock…
Friday’s Games
Friday’s Games CFL Montreal 41 Saskatchewan 3 Calgary 44 B.C. 41 (OT) — MLB American…
Stunt driver school trains for Georgia’s film industry needs
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – Stuntwoman Natalie Govin found work easily in South Florida — until funds…
Heck, yeah! Rednecks hold their blanking Summer Games
HEBRON, Maine – There were no world-class athletes or top-notch sporting venues, but there was…
Air Canada flight makes emergency landing after hail cracks windshield
TORONTO – An Air Canada flight from Toronto to Calgary was forced to make an…
Saturday’s Games
Saturday’s Games MLB American Toronto 9 Baltimore 1 Tampa Bay 6 N.Y. Yankees 3 Chicago…
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week
TORONTO – Five things to watch this week in Canadian business: Take a break: Fretting…