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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…