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No winning ticket for Friday night’s $16 million Lotto Max jackpot
TORONTO – No winning ticket was sold for Friday night’s $16 million Lotto Max jackpot.…
Trade, Tories and Trump: three ways politics touched Canadians this week
Ottawa was sleepy and mostly congenial all week long — at least until Friday —…
Alaska town votes to change name to Inupiat Eskimo version
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Residents in the nation’s northernmost community have voted to change the name…
Montreal rally calls on province to increase minimum wage to $15 an hour
MONTREAL – Even working 40 hours a week, Sara Vassigh says she sometimes has trouble…
Late Thai king’s confidant confirmed as temporary regent
BANGKOK – A 96-year-old confidant of late King Bhumibol Adulyadej has been formally confirmed as…
Saturday’s Games
Saturday’s Games American League Championship Series Cleveland 2 Toronto 1 (Cleveland leads best-of-seven series 2-0)…
Fortis Inc.: a North American giant still loyal to its Newfoundland roots
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. – The head of Fortis Inc. laughed when asked who will get…
China’s billionaires club of entrepreneurs embarks on cross-Canada tour
OTTAWA – A group of powerful Chinese business leaders set off on an eight-day Canadian…
Justice minister expected to reveal plans for victim surcharge this week
OTTAWA – The Liberals are moving towards changing the controversial mandatory victim surcharge brought in…
Activist seeks injunction against use of ‘Cleveland Indians’ name and logo
TORONTO – A prominent indigenous activist and architect is seeking a court ruling that would…
How AP rates the presidential race and the Road to 270
WASHINGTON – After a week of revelations and allegations about Donald Trump’s behaviour toward women,…
High school graduation rate hits record high of 83.2 per cent
WASHINGTON – The nation’s high school graduation rate reached a record 83.2 per cent, continuing…
Most actively traded companies on the TSX
Some of the most active companies traded Monday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock…
The Monday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories
Highlights from the news file for Monday, Oct. 17 ____ TEARS, TRIBUTES FOR JIM PRENTICE…
Ontario judge quashes bid to ban Cleveland baseball team’s name, logo
TORONTO – An effort to ban the Cleveland Indians from using their full team name…
US warship to visit New Zealand and end 30-year stalemate
WELLINGTON, New Zealand – A U.S. Navy warship will visit New Zealand next month for…
Hip fracture deaths more likely at small and medium community hospitals: study
VANCOUVER – Canadians with broken hips are more likely to die after seeking treatment at…
Crash of small jet in Kelowna, B.C., reminder of need for black boxes: TSB
KELOWNA, B.C. – The Transportation Safety Board renewed its call Monday for flight data or…
Tears, tributes for former cabinet minister, premier Jim Prentice in Parliament
OTTAWA – Tributes to former federal cabinet minister and Alberta premier Jim Prentice are pouring…
The top 10 movies on the iTunes Store
iTunes Movies U.S. charts for week ending October 16, 2016: iTunes Movies US Charts: 1.…
The top iPhone and iPad apps on App Store
App Store Official Charts for the week ending October 16, 2016: Top Paid iPhone Apps:…
The Tuesday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories
Highlights from the news file for Tuesday, Oct. 18 ____ CANADA TRADE ENVOY HOPEFUL ABOUT…
Safety fears recalled in ex-coach’s suit against Penn State
BELLEFONTE, Pa. – An investigator testified Wednesday that threatening emails and calls about a witness…
Osoyoos Council Meeting Highlights
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING Delegations Kelly Glazer, Executive Director of Destination Osoyoos presented the…