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Redblacks have sights set on first in CFL East, but must be wary of improved Ticats
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Redblacks have a playoff spot locked up, but there’s still plenty to play for in the last game of the regular season. The Redblacks (7-9-1) host the Hamilton Tiger-Cats (5-11...
Oct 26, 2017
Lewis returns to where stellar CFL career started as Alouettes visit Riders
An otherwise insignificant game for the Montreal Alouettes will hold special meaning for veteran slotback Nik Lewis. Lewis will return to where his stellar CFL career started on Friday, albeit seven b...
Oct 26, 2017
Shortage of procurement staff identified as top threat to Liberals' defence plan
OTTAWA - Senior officials at the Department of National Defence are admitting that they will be challenged to make good on the Trudeau government’s promise to buy billions of dollars in new mili...
Oct 26, 2017
Nova Scotia's long-term care system is working despite abuse, minister says
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia’s health minister says any form of abuse at long term care homes is “unacceptable,” but he believes the system meant to protect residents is working. Randy Delo...
Oct 26, 2017
Finance minister pledges to donate money earned from Morneau Shepell shares
OTTAWA - Bill Morneau made further attempts on Thursday to silence accusations that he’s personally profited from decisions he’s taken as federal finance minister. He announced he’ll...
Oct 26, 2017
Few details on how new security rules impact Canadians flying into U.S.
TORONTO - Canadian travellers flying into the United States are subject to new security protocols implemented Thursday but airlines weren’t saying much about what the screening procedures entail...
Oct 26, 2017
Meet Gurratan Singh, NDP leader's brother and regular reality check
OTTAWA - It might well be Jagmeet Singh’s secret weapon: a seemingly bottomless well of positive energy that draws fans and followers like bees to a honeypot. Thing is, the new NDP leader doesn&...
Oct 26, 2017
Cyberattacks 'more worrisome than all the other stuff': Bank of Canada governor
OTTAWA - Of all the economic fears that could keep Stephen Poloz awake at night, the threat of a cyberattack is perhaps the one that troubles him the most. The Bank of Canada governor can talk all day...
Oct 26, 2017
Man sought in rape-murder of Ohio tot shows up in Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH - Pennsylvania State Police say a man wanted on charges he raped and killed a 13-month-old girl in Ohio has been spotted at a Pittsburgh convenience store. KDKA-TV reports Joshua Gurto was ...
Oct 26, 2017
Drug company founder indicted in US-wide opioid conspiracy
PHOENIX - U.S. prosecutors brought a fraud and racketeering case Thursday against the billionaire founder of an opioid medication maker that has faced increasing scrutiny from authorities across the c...
Oct 26, 2017