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Liberals' changes to summer jobs program caused confusion, documents show
OTTAWA - Organizations seeking to hire students through the federal summer jobs program can start filing their applications today, a process that federal officials have sought to improve to avoid the ...
Jan 30, 2020

CAPP projecting $2 billion boost in investment in 2020
CALGARY - Spending in the oil and gas sector is expected to rise by about $2 billion this year after declines in four of the past five years.The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers says it exp...
Jan 30, 2020

Canadian Christine Sinclair on verge of soccer history at CONCACAF qualifier
EDINBURG, Texas - It's a milestone game for women's soccer in St. Kitts and Nevis. For Canada, it's an opportunity to make soccer history. There is plenty on the line Wednesday when eighth-ranked Cana...
Jan 30, 2020

Nicholas Parsons, host of BBC's 'Just a Minute' dies at 96
LONDON - British broadcaster Nicholas Parsons, who hosted the witty, wordy radio program "Just a Minute" for more than 50 years, has died at the age of 96. Parson's agent, Jean Diamond, said he died T...
Jan 30, 2020

FIFA president congratulates Canada's Sinclair for world-record goals haul
EDINBURG, Texas - FIFA president Gianni Infantino added his voice to the chorus of Christine Sinclair well-wishers in the wake of the Canada captain becoming the world's all-time leading goal-scorer. ...
Jan 30, 2020

Boston Symphony cancels Asia tour amid China virus outbreak
BOSTON - The Boston Symphony Orchestra has cancelled its coming tour of Asia amid concerns about the deadly virus in China. Andris Nelsons, the orchestra's music director, said Thursday that the decis...
Jan 30, 2020

Trump peace plan delights Israelis, enrages Palestinians
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump unveiled his long-awaited Mideast peace plan Tuesday alongside a beaming Benjamin Netanyahu, presenting a vision that matched the Israeli leader's hard-line, nation...
Jan 30, 2020

GOP lacks votes to block trial witnesses, McConnell concedes
WASHINGTON - Republicans lack the votes to block witnesses at President Donald Trump's impeachment trial, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell conceded late Tuesday, a potentially major hurdle for T...
Jan 30, 2020

At trial, man says ex was 'appalled' after Weinstein meeting
NEW YORK - A fledgling actress came home "pretty shocked, upset, angry" and "kind of overall appalled" after a hotel room meeting where she says Harvey Weinstein offered her movie roles in exchange fo...
Jan 30, 2020

Houston writer Bryan Washington to receive Gaines award
NEW ORLEANS - His path to writing was not straightforward, but Bryan Washington says he's grateful to have found his way. "I really fell into this," Washington said in a recent interview with The Asso...
Jan 30, 2020