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Vatican: Cardinal Pell says he's innocent, but news hurts
VATICAN CITY - The Vatican on Tuesday insisted on Australian Cardinal George Pell’s right to further defend himself after being convicted of molesting two choirboys in his homeland, but said Pop...
Feb 26, 2019

Potential changes coming to Dave Barr Community Centre's childcare services
The Dave Barr Community Centre might see some changes to its child care services. Representatives from the organization brought the proposed changes before a city committee during a Tuesday meeting. T...
Feb 26, 2019
Canadian international Brock Staller named Major League Rugby player of the week
TORONTO - Canadian international winger Brock Staller has won player of the week honours in Major League Rugby. The 26-year-old from Vancouver scored two tries and collected 18 points to help the defe...
Feb 26, 2019

Rodgers era at Leicester gets off to winning start
Barely an hour after being hired as Leicester’s manager, Brendan Rodgers took a seat in the stands at King Power Stadium to have a first good look at his new team. He must have been fairly satis...
Feb 26, 2019

Quebec semi-pro hockey league confronts fan racism after black player taunted
MONTREAL - The commissioner of a Quebec-based semi-professional hockey league has apologized after a player for the Jonquiere Marquis and family members in attendance were subjected to racist taunts f...
Feb 26, 2019

GOP candidate in disputed US House race not running again
RALEIGH, N.C. - The Republican candidate whose narrow lead in a North Carolina congressional race was thrown out because of suspicions of ballot fraud announced Tuesday he will not run in the newly or...
Feb 26, 2019

Ex-NBA player Bibby faces allegations of sexual misconduct
PHOENIX - Police are investigating sexual abuse and harassment accusations made by a teacher against former University of Arizona and NBA player Mike Bibby, according to officials in the suburban Phoe...
Feb 26, 2019

Ex-NBA player Bibby faces allegations of sexual misconduct
PHOENIX - Police are investigating sexual abuse and harassment accusations made by a teacher against former University of Arizona and NBA player Mike Bibby, according to officials in the suburban Phoe...
Feb 26, 2019

US appeals court clears AT&T's $81B purchase of Time Warner
WASHINGTON - A federal appeals court on Tuesday cleared AT&T’s takeover of Time Warner, rejecting the Trump administration’s claims that the $81 billion deal will harm consumers and re...
Feb 26, 2019

US housing starts plummeted 11.2 per cent in December
WASHINGTON - The number of homes being built in December plunged to the lowest level in more than two years, a possible sign that developers are anticipating fewer new houses to be sold this year. The...
Feb 26, 2019