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Johnny Reid, Paul Brandt, George Canyon, Eric Church added to CCMAs lineup
SASKATOON – Toronto-based crooner Johnny Reid will try to fire up the crowd at this year’s Canadian Country Music Awards.
Vancouver police say Stanley Cup riot charges reach historic proportions
VANCOUVER – Vancouver Police Chief Jim Chu says he expects the number of people criminally charged for their role in the Stanley Cup riot last year to exceed 300 people and 900 charges.
Striking miners in northern Spain use rocket launchers and burning tires to call for talks
ALLER, Spain – Trade union officials say striking coal workers fearful of losing their jobs in recession-hit Spain are using homemade rocket launchers to stop police from breaking up their protests.
Daredevil Wallenda’s tightrope walk over Niagara Falls both dicey and pricey: Up to $1.3M
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. – Walking a high wire over Niagara Falls isn’t only a dicey proposition, it turns out it’s pretty pricey, too.
Czech Republic beats Greece 2-1 at European Championship, scoring 2 goals in opening 6 minutes
WROCLAW, Poland – Petr Jiracek and Vaclav Pilar scored in the first six minutes to give the Czech Republic a 2-1 win over Greece on Tuesday at the European Championship.
Creator of ‘Boardwalk Empire’ is hoping the show gets a six-year run
BANFF, Alta. – Terence Winter has always had criminal leanings but fortunately, the creator of the critically acclaimed “Boardwalk Empire” channelled his lifelong obsession into something good.
Liberal brass to set rules for leadership race, expected to let Rae run
OTTAWA – Liberal party brass will declare Wednesday whether Bob Rae can try to turn his gig as interim leader into a permanent job.
Black female doctors see hope in kids’ TV show ‘Doc McStuffins’ and its wanna-be girl M.D.
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – A pig-tailed girl whose favourite accessory is a pink stethoscope has become a symbol of pride and hope for black women in medicine and the daughters they want to inspire.
ND voters consider Fighting Sioux nickname dispute; supporters plan another battle in November
FARGO, N.D. – Voters cast ballots Tuesday to resolve a bitter dispute over the University of North Dakota’s Fighting Sioux nickname, even as supporters of the moniker promised to resume the battle this fall regardless of the outcome.
Art working showing dead Jean Charest, found in rival politician’s home, sparks debate
MONTREAL – An artistic parody is drawing sharply different responses in Quebec, depending on whom you ask.
Good dog, good job? Millions of dogs follow owners to work at pet-friendly businesses
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Like any new addition to an office, Dolly had an adjustment period. The hardest part: learning not to bark at the mailman.
Ontario to lower hydro rates for large industries that expand and create jobs
TORONTO – Large industries looking to expand or set up shop in Ontario will be able to qualify for lower electricity prices starting next year.
GM CEO says Europe, pensions, economic uncertainty responsible for company’s low stock price
DETROIT – When General Motors shareholders complained at their annual meeting about the company’s languishing stock price and the lack of a dividend, CEO Dan Akerson had answers for most of their questions.
Auburn shooting suspect at large after investigators spend night combing Ala. house
AUBURN, Ala. – Police vowed Tuesday to search again if they have to after a night of probing a house with tear gas and thermal sensors failed to find the suspect in a shooting near Auburn University that killed three people.
Swimmer swept away in powerful currents of Seymour River near Chase, B.C.
CHASE, – An air and ground search is underway for a Salmon Arm, man swept away in the Seymour River, near Chase, B.C.