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Ferry packed with Iraqis celebrating holiday sinks; 94 die
MOSUL, Iraq - A ferry overloaded with people celebrating the Kurdish new year and Mother's Day capsized in the Tigris River near the Iraqi city of Mosul on Thursday, killing nearly 100 people, includi...
Mar 23, 2019
Rothmans, Benson & Hedges gets creditor protection in $15B Quebec lawsuit
MONTREAL - Rothmans, Benson & Hedges has become the third tobacco company to receive a temporary reprieve from compensating 100,000 Quebec smokers after securing creditor protection in a...
Mar 23, 2019
Levi's soars in return to public markets
NEW YORK - Levi Strauss & Co.'s return to the public markets got an enthusiastic reception from investors who believe the iconic brand is ready for a comeback - and still has a lot more room to gr...
Mar 23, 2019
In Liberal, Tory battle over deficits, both messages click, poll suggests
OTTAWA - With a federal election looming this fall, the Liberals and Conservatives are bracing for an ideological battle that pits the merits of balancing the books again...
Mar 23, 2019
Europe offers UK a little more time for Brexit
BRUSSELS - Worn down by three years of indecision in London, European Union leaders on Thursday grudgingly offered the U.K. more time to ease itself out of the bloc, delaying by several weeks - but no...
Mar 23, 2019
New report details impact of proposed NS spaceport in event of explosion or fire
HALIFAX - The head of a company proposing to open Canada's only commercial spaceport near the small community of Canso, N.S., says the impact of any launch failure would be relatively small. Stev...
Mar 23, 2019
Young midfielder Richie Laryea comes home, signs deal with Toronto FC
Toronto FC has signed Canadian midfielder Richie Laryea. The 24-year-old from Toronto, who was a trialist with TFC during training camp, was taken seventh overall by Orlando City in the 2016...
Mar 23, 2019
'He's going to be dynamic': Sens prospect Erik Brannstrom adjusting after trade
Erik Brannstrom hadn't heard any rumblings ahead of the NHL trade deadline. A first-round pick of the Vegas Golden Knights, the 19-year-old was monitoring the trickle of moves as 3 p.m. ET o...
Mar 23, 2019
PST slowing down construction in province: Saskatchewan Construction Association
A spokesperson for the Saskatchewan Construction Association says the provincial government is not doing enough to reignite excitement and growth in the industry.John Lax, Director of Advocacy and Com...
Mar 23, 2019 A home being built in Prince Albert. (File photo/paNOW Staff)
Extremists attack Somalia govt office, minister among 5 dead
MOGADISHU, Somalia - Gunmen set off a suicide car bombing and then stormed a government building in Somalia's capital Saturday, killing at least five people including the country's deputy labour minis...
Mar 23, 2019
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