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Ottawa appeals court ruling that ordered fresh look at Aga Khan-Trudeau episode
Ottawa is challenging a judge's ruling that directed the lobbying commissioner to take another look at whether the Aga Khan broke rules by giving Prime Minister Justin Trudeau a vacatio...
Apr 26, 2019
Filly Wonder Gadot, Canada's top thoroughbred last year, returns to Woodbine
TORONTO - After a five-race stint south of the border, Canada's reigning horse of the year is home for the first time since sweeping the first two legs of the Canadian Triple Crown. Won...
Apr 26, 2019
Islamic Association speaking out against Sri Lanka terrorist attacks
The Muslim community in Grande Prairie is strongly speaking out against the Easter Sunday terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka."We sympathize with the victims of these horrific attacks and offer our deepest...
Apr 26, 2019 Photo: Shaun Penner
Canada working on an end to the rotting-refuse row with the Philippines
OTTAWA - A resolution to the row between Canada and the Philippines over rotting refuse appears imminent. Environment Minister Catherine McKenna said Wednesday she thinks a solution can be found "in t...
Apr 26, 2019
Leafs defenceman Jake Gardiner knows time with Toronto could be up
TORONTO - No matter what comes next, Jake Gardiner will look back fondly at what he might be leaving behind. The polarizing Maple Leafs defenceman - often brilliant one moment, frustrating t...
Apr 26, 2019
Blue Jays introduce Vladimir Guerrero Jr. ahead of major league debut
TORONTO - Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is officially a Toronto Blue Jay. The team announced the 20-year-old third baseman's callup from triple-A Buffalo on Friday before Toronto's game against the visiting&n...
Apr 26, 2019
Argentina's Fernández releases memoir ahead of elections
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina - Former Argentine President Cristina Fernndez has published a new book just months before presidential elections. The release of the memoir "Sincerely" sent supporters scurryi...
Apr 26, 2019
Philippines warns diplomatic relations with Canada at risk amid garbage dispute
OTTAWA - A spokesman for Filipino President Rodrigo Duterte says 70 years of diplomatic relations between Canada and the Philippines is at risk if Canada doesn't finally take back its trash. Salvador ...
Apr 26, 2019
Blue Jays Guerrero set to make MLB debut against the Athletics on Friday
TORONTO - Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s time toiling in minor-league cities is over. Next stop: Toronto. Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo announced after Toronto's 4-0 loss to the San Francisco Giants on W...
Apr 26, 2019
BC Hydro crews complete delicate task saving bald eagle nest atop damaged pole
CHASE, B.C. - When a grass fire in British Columbia's Shuswap region damaged six wooden transmission poles, BC Hydro faced a much more complicated task than simply replacing the charred poles. A bald ...
Apr 26, 2019