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Contractor killed at Suncor Energy mining site north of Fort McMurray
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. – A contract worker died Friday at Suncor Energy’s Millennium oilsands mine…
Most actively traded companies on the TSX
Some of the most active companies traded Friday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock…
Top Dems nix White House demands to alter health care deal
WASHINGTON – Top Senate Democrats rejected White House demands Friday to add provisions weakening the…
Cuba unveils US-made tribute to independence
HAVANA – Cuba presented to the public on Friday a statue of independence hero Jose…
US senator’s illness raises what-if scenarios in home state
JACKSON, Miss. – A Mississippi senator’s frail appearance on Capitol Hill this week raises questions…
B.C. community shuts operations to mourn three men who died in ice arena
FERNIE, B.C. – The City of Fernie, B.C., closed its operations for a day of…
Feds say police cannabis testing ongoing, rules on edibles in place in one year
EDMONTON – Canada’s health minister says pilot projects have begun on roadside police testing for…
Feds threaten funds for Kansas mental hospital
TOPEKA, Kan. – The federal government is threatening to cut off funding for patient care…
The Latest: Mourners remember slain man’s strong faith
ABERDEEN, Md. – The Latest on a shooting at an office park in northeastern Maryland…
Abducted female Pakistani journalist returned home
ISLAMABAD – The mother of a Pakistani journalist who was abducted in 2015 and freed…
Skating champion Karen Magnussen warns about ammonia gas leaks at ice arenas
VICTORIA – Canadian Olympic silver medallist and former world champion figure skater Karen Magnussen can…
The Latest: Canada PM 1st thought Mugabe post was ‘bad joke’
GENEVA – The Latest on Zimbabwe’s leader as “goodwill ambassador” for the World Health Organization…
Mayor Garcetti taking his Los Angeles gig national
LAS VEGAS – Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti is taking his argument on the road,…
Second bacterium found in Louisiana mass food poisoning
COLUMBIA, La. – Louisiana health officials say a second bacterium apparently contributed to the mass…
Mayor Garcetti taking his Los Angeles gig national
LAS VEGAS – Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti is taking his argument on the road,…
NewsAlert: Head of World Health Organization withdraws appointment of Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe as a goodwill ambassador
JOHANNESBURG – Head of World Health Organization withdraws appointment of Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe as…
Quebec women who’ve worn niqabs discuss province’s controversial neutrality bill
MONTREAL – Warda Naili says the first time she donned a niqab six years ago,…
10 Things to Know for Monday
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked…
Trump urges House GOP to move quickly on budget, tax cuts
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump warned House Republicans on Sunday that 2018 would be a…
The Latest: Trump calls failure on tax plan GOP doom in 2018
STERLING, Va. – The Latest on President Donald Trump. (all times local): 10 p.m. President…
Dave Roberts keeps Dodgers pointed toward World Series glory
LOS ANGELES – Dave Roberts’ first two years as the Los Angeles Dodgers’ manager have…
Law provides health benefits to volunteer NY firefighters
ALBANY, N.Y. – New York volunteer firefighters who have been diagnosed with certain cancers will…
Jordan’s queen urges more global response to help Rohingya
DHAKA, Bangladesh – Jordan’s queen said Monday that the international community must respond effectively to…
Older vehicles in London to be charged more for polluting
LONDON – Drivers of older, more polluting cars will face an additional charge when entering…