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Capitals give full credit to Maple Leafs: ‘They gave us everything they had’
TORONTO – The Washington Capitals were giving full credit to the Toronto Maple Leafs after…
Lesbian Methodist bishop faces challenge to her election
NEW YORK – Karen Oliveto clutched a friend’s hand, closed her eyes and wept when…
Canadians only now starting to get heads around pot legalization, forum told
TORONTO – Canada’s provinces, municipalities and Canadians themselves are only now really starting to come…
Trump administration sanctions 271 in Syrian chemical attack
WASHINGTON – The Trump administration issued sanctions Monday on 271 people linked to the Syrian…
Inter Pipeline says crude leak east of Edmonton came from its system
EDMONTON – Inter Pipeline Ltd. said Monday that its Cold Lake pipeline was the source…
Pot ‘smoke-in’ on Capitol grounds leads to 4 arrests
WASHINGTON – Supporters of legal marijuana say four people have been arrested after smoking pot…
Obama dishes on leadership at 1st event since leaving office
CHICAGO – Former President Barack Obama used his first public appearance since leaving office to…
Excerpts: Sandberg recounts grief and building resilience
NEW YORK – A few weeks after her husband died, Sheryl Sandberg was talking with…
Sheryl Sandberg’s new book a tale of grief, resilience
NEW YORK – Though perhaps best known as Facebook’s No. 2 executive, Sheryl Sandberg is…
At Tribeca, Bourdain reluctantly plays the role of activist
NEW YORK – Anthony Bourdain is not one for activism. Tattooed on his arm in…
Montreal couple hid winning $55-million lottery ticket in daughter’s toy box
MONTREAL – Initially, Nathalie Langlais thought her winning lottery ticket was worth $55. Then she…
Man accused of trafficking minors for sex to help make bail
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – A man conspired with his wife and mother to traffic three minors…
Ontario to launch basic income pilot project in three regions
Ontario is launching a basic income pilot project this spring, aimed at providing financial stability…
Cameroon sentences RFI journalist to 10 years in prison
YAOUNDE, Cameroon – A Cameroon military court has sentenced a correspondent of Radio France International’s…
Police and border agencies find cash, guns, fentanyl in investigation
NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. – A months-long investigation started by New Westminster investigators has resulted in…
Security of Israel a key in Canada’s fight against ISIL, says Freeland
OTTAWA – Ensuring the security of Israel is a core component of Canada’s Middle East…
Prominent tax protester convicted of federal charges
PORTLAND, Ore. – A prominent tax protester has been convicted of issuing fake financial documents…
Wisconsin dairy farms face closure due to Canadian policies
MOSINEE, Wis. – A cheese factory in central Wisconsin is offering a lifeline to some…
B.C. election: Key developments from Day 14
VANCOUVER – A look at some key developments from Day 14 of the B.C. election…
CN raises 2017 outlook on record Q1 volumes, helped by higher grain
MONTREAL – Canadian National Railway raised its outlook for the year after profits increased 12…
Aaron Hernandez friends, family turn out for private funeral
BRISTOL, Conn. – Aaron Hernandez’s family and friends bid farewell to the former NFL star…
‘Terrible life full of violence:’ Edmonton police charge two in toddler’s death
EDMONTON – Police say a 19-month-old boy found dead outside a church last week was…
Shea Moisture hair line company apologizes in ad dust up
The black-founded hair product company Shea Moisture apologized Monday under heavy criticism on social media…
Health Canada to allow more access to prescription heroin to curb opioid crisis
VANCOUVER – Health Canada’s proposal to loosen regulations on importing prescription-grade heroin to treat opioid…