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Court refuses to order Houston to host Texas GOP gathering
HOUSTON - The Texas Supreme Court on Monday upheld Houston's refusal to allow the state Republican convention to hold in-person events in the city due to the coronavirus pandemic. The court dismissed ...
Jul 13, 2020

Alberta Health: Large crowds at Sylvan Lake beach a no-no
The sun was shining on Saturday and that meant an inevitable stream of people to the waterfront of Sylvan Lake.Images popping up on social media this weekend from the town 25 km west of Red Deer have ...
Jul 13, 2020

Deputy Conservative leader Leona Alleslev steps aside ahead of leadership vote
OTTAWA - Toronto-area MP Leona Alleslev has resigned as deputy leader of the Conservative party in the waning weeks of its leadership contest. Alleslev says she wants to engage more fully in the race ...
Jul 13, 2020

Quebec man facing genocide charge linked to alleged threats against Trudeau, Muslims
MONTREAL - A Quebec man charged last December in connection with alleged online threats against Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Muslims is facing two new charges. The RCMP said&n...
Jul 13, 2020

RCMP forces increased in rural Alberta communities
As of Friday, July 10, more RCMP officer and civilian support staff jobs have opened in rural Alberta communities.The first phase of the five-year, $286-million investment into rural policing is seein...
Jul 13, 2020

Opposition aim to recall ethics committee to study Trudeaus' connections
OTTAWA - The federal opposition parties want to recall the House of Commons ethics committee to investigate Justin Trudeau's failure to recuse himself from a decision to award a large c...
Jul 13, 2020

Manchester City overturns 2-year ban from Champions League
GENEVA - Manchester City successfully overturned its two-year ban from the Champions League on Monday in a surprising legal victory. The Court of Arbitration for Sport upheld City's appeal against the...
Jul 13, 2020

Toronto Blue Jays will sport No. 1 patches to pay tribute to Fernandez
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays will honour Tony Fernandez by wearing a uniform patch with the former infielder's longtime No. 1 this season. The club's career leader in games played, hits and triples...
Jul 13, 2020

Toronto FC finally takes the pitch at MLS is Back Tournament in Florida
Toronto FC and D.C. United finally made it to the pitch Monday at the MLS is Back Tournament in Florida after two abortive attempts due to COVID-19 concerns. Both teams arrived at ESPN's Wide Wor...
Jul 13, 2020

Washington NFL team dropping 'Redskins' name after 87 years
WASHINGTON - The Washington NFL franchise announced Monday that it will drop the "Redskins" name and Indian head logo immediately, bowing to decades of criticism that they are offensive to Native Amer...
Jul 13, 2020