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Trump likely 'taking names' on Biden congrats after Trudeau outreach: expert
OTTAWA - The current president of the United States has warranted nary a mention from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau since Democrat Joe Biden became president-elect on Saturday. While that might be set...
Nov 10, 2020

Republican wins back US House seat in Southern California
LOS ANGELES - Republican Michelle Steel defeated first-term Rep. Harley Rouda on Tuesday in a Southern California district, only the second time in more than two decades that a GOP candidate in the st...
Nov 10, 2020

Global rally slows, but optimism over vaccine remains high
NEW YORK - The big rally for markets worldwide is slowing on Tuesday, but optimism remains high that the global economy may still be on track for a return to normal. It's the second straight day that ...
Nov 10, 2020

Trudeau 'deeply disappointed' by Liberal MP's employing her sister in riding office
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he is "deeply disappointed" by how Toronto MP Yasmin Ratansi handled her office. Ratansi said Monday she's leaving the Liberal caucus after admitting ...
Nov 10, 2020

Legion, others carrying on with altered Remembrance Day plans
Remembrance Day is being marked around Grande Prairie on Wednesday.Many events will be held at a distance to comply with the Province of Alberta's COVID-19 guidelines. This year's event from the Grand...
Nov 10, 2020

Mutual interest to get contract done quickly led to Ray signing with Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays were eager to shore up their rotation after losing some pitchers to free agency. Robbie Ray was keen to return on a short-term deal.The timing worked for all involved. Ray became...
Nov 10, 2020

Chinese shoppers splurge in world's largest shopping fest
HONG KONG - Chinese consumers are expected to spend tens of billions on everything from fresh food to luxury goods during this year's Singles' Day online shopping festival, as the country recovers fro...
Nov 10, 2020

Edmonton couple charged with human trafficking
Two people in Edmonton have been charged with human trafficking.ALERT'S (Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams) Human Trafficking unit alleges 51-year-old Ross Pickering and 55-year-old Anita Pickeri...
Nov 10, 2020

Tony Waiters, who coached Canada to its only World Cup appearance, dies at 83
Tony Waiters, who coached Canada in its only appearance at the World Cup and led the Vancouver Whitecaps to the North American Soccer League championship, has died. He was 83. Waiters will be forever ...
Nov 10, 2020

Ahead of federal spending update, cities make plea to Liberals for more housing cash
OTTAWA - The mayors of Canada's biggest cities are asking the federal government to put more money in poverty-reduction measures to stamp out homelessness in their communities. The group from the Fede...
Nov 10, 2020