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Trump hails 'righteous cause of American self-government'
JAMESTOWN, Va. - President Donald Trump on Tuesday marked the 400th anniversary of American democracy and its gift "of the country we love," but his celebration of what began as an experiment in self-...
Aug 01, 2019

Calls to former diplomats were not meant as pressure, Liberal MPs insist
OTTAWA - The choice to reach out to two former ambassadors to China was part of an effort to make sure experts were sufficiently informed, not to pressure them into toeing the line, Liberal MPs said T...
Aug 01, 2019

Former Storm forward joins SAIT Trojans for next season
A former member of the Grande Prairie Storm has found a home for next season.Calgary product Jared Power will be staying in his hometown for the 2019-2020 hockey season as he suits up for the SAIT Tro...
Aug 01, 2019 (photo credit to Jeromy Corrigan)

Canadian tennis stars experiencing mixed results heading into Rogers Cup
WASHINGTON - With the eye-catching results from the tennis teens at big tournaments in Indian Wells, Calif., and Miami back in March, fans were hoping - almost expecting - that a Canadian dynasty...
Aug 01, 2019

Grande Prairie Disc Golf Association welcoming World Champion in September
The Grande Prairie Disc Golf Club will be welcoming the reigning World Champion Disc Golfer to the Swan City come September.It will be an opportunity for residents to learn from the best of the best s...
Aug 01, 2019 (photo credit to the Grande Prairie Disc Golf Association)

Canadians Schnur, Pospisil and Polansky awarded Rogers Cup wild cards
MONTREAL - Canadians Brayden Schnur, Vasek Pospisil and Peter Polansky have earned wild-card entries into the main draw of the upcoming Rogers Cup men's tennis tournament in Montreal. Schnur, ranked 9...
Aug 01, 2019

PM pledges access to medication as pharmacists, patient groups fear shortage
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is pledging to ensure Canadians have access to medication they need at affordable prices in the face of concerns about a Trump administration deci...
Aug 01, 2019

Toronto neurosurgeon who murdered wife to face disciplinary charges
TORONTO - A Toronto neurosurgeon who killed his wife two days after she filed for divorce now faces a disciplinary hearing. The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario says Mohamm...
Aug 01, 2019

Kunitz takes front-office role with Blackhawks after announcing retirement
CHICAGO - Four-time Stanley Cup-winning forward Chris Kunitz has retired after 15 seasons in the NHL. The 39-year-old Regina native, who played for Chicago last season, will stay with the Blackhawks a...
Aug 01, 2019

Bank of England says Brexit uncertainties 'more entrenched'
LONDON - The probability that Britain's economy slips into recession early next year is rising even if the country manages to negotiate a smooth and orderly exit from the European Union in the weeks a...
Aug 01, 2019