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Michelle Williams aids cause of equal pay for equal work
WASHINGTON - Michelle Williams, who has seen first hand the disparity in men and women's pay, joined lawmakers and activists Tuesday in the Capitol to support the principle of equal pay for equal work...
Apr 02, 2019
Venezuela lawmakers strip opposition leader of his immunity
CARACAS, Venezuela - Venezuelan lawmakers loyal to President Nicolas Maduro have stripped opposition leader Juan Guaido of his immunity from prosecution. The move by the government-backed National Con...
Apr 02, 2019
Blue Jays sign outfielder Randal Grichuk to a US$52-million five-year extension.
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have signed outfielder Randal Grichuk to a US$52-million five-year contract extension. The new deal covers the 2019 to 2023 seasons. The 27-year-old was slated to make ...
Apr 02, 2019
Michigan State knocks off Duke 68-67 to make Final Four
WASHINGTON - Cassius Winston missed an open jump shot but was right there for the rebound. Without hesitating, he stepped back and swished a 3-pointer. "Now is not the time to doubt yourself," Winston...
Apr 02, 2019
B.C. introduces law to prevent money laundering, tax evasion in real estate
VICTORIA - British Columbia has introduced legislation for Canada's first public registry of property owners to prevent hidden ownership in an effort to stop tax evasion and money ...
Apr 02, 2019
Driver in hospital after rear-ending school bus
STRATHMORE, Alta. - RCMP say the female driver of a pickup truck that rear-ended a school bus in southern Alberta is in hospital with life-threatening injuries.A male passenger was seriously injured.M...
Apr 02, 2019
Two charged in oil and gas company chemical theft
EDMONTON - A man and a woman from Edmonton have been charged in the theft of chemicals from an oil and gas company.Police say the local company reported an alleged theft in November 2017 after an audi...
Apr 02, 2019
Former union official pleads guilty in corruption probe
DETROIT - A former labour leader pleaded guilty Tuesday to conspiring to enrich himself and others by having Fiat Chrysler pay for meals, golf and other perks, although he tried to soften his conduct ...
Apr 02, 2019
'Pharma Bro' in solitary confinement for alleged phone use
NEW YORK - Pharmaceutical honcho Martin Shkreli has been banished to solitary confinement amid allegations he was running his drug company from federal prison using a contraband smartphone, a person f...
Apr 02, 2019
Man faces charges after traffic stop in Beaverlodge
A traffic stop in Beaverlodge has led to a man from Wembley facing charges. On March 24 police on patrol pulled over a man who was believed to be in breach of his probation order. During the traffic s...
Apr 02, 2019