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Two Canadians among those sought by U.S. authorities over attack on protesters
WASHINGTON – Two Canadians are among more than a dozen people sought in connection with…
Congressman’s shooting transports victims of Giffords attack
PHOENIX – When Ron Barber heard that a gunman opened fire on Republican lawmakers practicing…
Evraz workers in Calgary vote to strike during contract negotiations
CALGARY – Workers at Evraz North America’s Calgary operation have voted unanimously in favour of…
Conservative Serbia to get first openly gay prime minister
BELGRADE, Serbia – Serbia’s president on Thursday nominated the highly conservative country’s first openly gay…
Senator wonders if it’s time for a Mi’kmaq seat in Nova Scotia legislature
HALIFAX – A Nova Scotia senator says the time may be right to re-examine the…
UN agency fears for African migrants held by gang in Libya
GENEVA – The United Nations migration agency said Thursday it was “deeply concerned” about some…
Trump attends Gorsuch’s Supreme Court ceremony
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump paid a brief visit Thursday to the Supreme Court, where…
The Latest: Deputy in fatal shooting once shot woman in face
TULSA, Okla. – The Latest on the shooting of a black man by three Oklahoma…
Designer Pierre Cardin skips US fashion show after accident
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Fashion designer Pierre Cardin said he won’t be able to attend a…
Margaret Atwood to get literary lifetime achievement award
LOS ANGELES – Margaret Atwood is receiving a lifetime achievement award from one of the…
Montreal’s oldest urban stable torn down, advocates promise to rebuild
MONTREAL – A living piece of Montreal history was relegated to the past on Thursday…
Tickets go on sale for Invictus Games as event marks 100-day countdown
TORONTO – The strength of Canada’s team at the upcoming Invictus Games in Toronto lies…
Boxing champion Wilder charged with marijuana possession
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Heavyweight boxing champion Deontay Wilder has been charged with marijuana possession. Tuscaloosa,…
YouTube star charged with child porn ordered to stay offline
CHICAGO – A Chicago federal judge has freed a YouTube singer with millions of teenage…
The Latest: Pawn shop tip was key to capture of Lyle Jeffs
SALT LAKE CITY – The Latest on the capture of fugitive polygamous sect leader Lyle…
WALL STREET JOURNAL-BEST SELLERS
Bestselling Books Week Ended June 11th. FICTION 1. “Camino Island” by John Grisham (Doubleday) 2.…
Turkish opposition party begins 265-mile ‘march for justice’
ISTANBUL – Turkey’s main opposition party set off on a 425-kilometre (265-mile) march Thursday from…
Waits for asylum claims could stretch to 11 years, with costs in billions
OTTAWA – A increase in asylum claims in Canada could eventually mean a staggering 11-year…
Desjardins’ approach not changing despite Redblacks Grey Cup victory
Ottawa Redblacks GM Marcel Desjardins isn’t one to dwell on the past, even if it…
Aaron Carpenter to break Al Charron’s record with 77th cap Saturday
Forward Aaron Carpenter will earn a record 77th cap Saturday as Canada takes on Romania…
Most actively traded companies on the TSX
Some of the most active companies traded Thursday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock…
Teck Resources lowers steelmaking coal price guidance after sales disruption
VANCOUVER – Teck Resources (TSX:TECK.B) says it expects to realize an average price for its…
A look at some CFL players new to their teams who could make an impact in 2017
It wouldn’t be a CFL off-season without a number of players changing teams or joining…
Jury begins deliberations in Halifax murder trial of medical student
HALIFAX – The fate of Halifax medical student William Sandeson, accused of killing a physics…