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Fate of N.B. clinic speaks to unfinished fight for abortion access in region
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - The announcement last week that the only private abortion clinic in New Brunswick would close its doors has made abortion a tangible issue in the federal election and highlight...
Oct 19, 2019
Canadiens use big 2nd period to beat slumping Blues 5-2
ST. LOUIS - Brendan Gallagher, Jonathan Drouin and Nick Suzuki scored in the second period, and the Montreal Canadiens beat the St. Louis Blues 5-2 on Saturday. Jordan Weal and Shea Weber also scored ...
Oct 19, 2019
Toronto FC without Altidore, Gonzalez for playoff game with D.C. United
Toronto FC went into its first-round MLS playoff game Saturday against D.C. United missing two key players. Star striker Jozy Altidore did not make the game-day 18 due to a quad strain ...
Oct 19, 2019
Energy Secretary Perry says he is resigning by year's end
WASHINGTON - Energy Secretary Rick Perry announced Thursday that he will leave his job by the end of the year, saying that under President Donald Trump the nation is nearing energy independence. Perry...
Oct 19, 2019
Scheer says platform will help unify Canada, in contrast to divisive Liberals
BRAMPTON, Ont. - Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer campaigned through some of the hottest battlegrounds in this election Saturday, facing questions about how far he's willing to go to win. He bat...
Oct 19, 2019
Hughes scores 1st NHL goal in Devils' 1-0 win over Canucks
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - Jack Hughes scored his first career goal in his first NHL game against his older brother Quinn Hughes, and the New Jersey Devils beat the Vancouver Canucks 1-0 on Saturday. Mac...
Oct 19, 2019
Singh focuses on housing in Vancouver battleground
VANCOUVER - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh left his political rivals to trade barbs Saturday, focusing instead on housing policy in a key battleground in desperate need of help with the issue. He ...
Oct 19, 2019
Montreal Alouettes keep foot on gas pedal while preparing for playoff return
MONTREAL - Having already clinched a playoff spot, the Montreal Alouettes are looking at the final three games of the year as a post-season tune-up. The Alouettes (8-7) host the Toronto Argonauts (3-1...
Oct 19, 2019
Reports: Pascal Siakam reaches four-year max extension with Raptors
TORONTO - Forward Pascal Siakam has reportedly agreed to a four-year, max contract extension with the Toronto Raptors. Multiple media outlets reported the $US130-million deal on Saturday. ES...
Oct 19, 2019
White House: Ukraine aid held up in part over election probe
WASHINGTON - The White House acknowledged Thursday that President Donald Trump's decision to hold up military aid to Ukraine was linked to his demand that Kyiv investigate the Democratic National Comm...
Oct 19, 2019