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Human-rights groups at odds over who is Venezuela's legitimate leader
OTTAWA - Two of the world's leading human-rights organizations have sharp differences over the decision by Canada and dozens of other democratic countries to support Venezuela's opposition as the...
Feb 09, 2019
First Nations boil-water issues 'enormously complicated': Morneau
OTTAWA - Finance Minister Bill Morneau says the "enormously complicated" effort to end all drinking-water advisories in First Nations communities isn't being held back by a shortage of money...
Feb 09, 2019
Killers like Bruce McArthur should wait longer to apply for parole: Tory MP
OTTAWA - A Conservative MP is hoping to increase the amount of time convicted killers must spend behind bars before they can apply for parole, just as serial killer Bruce McArthur ...
Feb 09, 2019
Not much Elections Canada can do about fake news spread about candidates
OTTAWA - Canada's chief electoral officer says there's not much his independent agency can do to counter fake news circulated about a candidate in the midst of an election. Stephane Per...
Feb 09, 2019
Frank Robinson, baseball's fearsome trailblazer, dies at 83
Crowding the plate, fearsome and fearless, Frank Robinson hammered his way into the Hall of Fame. His legacy, however, was cemented that day in 1975 when he simply stood in the dugout at old Cleveland...
Feb 09, 2019
Liverpool climbs back atop EPL standings; United into 4th
LONDON - With fans growing increasingly nervous, Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp knew his players needed to make a statement about their title credentials against Bournemouth on Saturday. They deliver...
Feb 09, 2019
Losing climate change race a 'disaster for Africa,' UN says
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia - The United Nations chief says the world is losing the race with climate change and "this can be a disaster for Africa" and beyond. Antonio Guterres urged more political will fo...
Feb 09, 2019
Raptors acquire Marc Gasol from Grizzlies for package including Valanciunas
TORONTO - Masai Ujiri traded away a third of his roster for a "winner" in one of the league's biggest deals at the NBA trade deadline. The Raptors president acquired Marc Gasol from the Memphis Grizzl...
Feb 09, 2019
CFL commissioner Ambrosie feels CBA talks will begin sometime next month
TORONTO - Fresh off a busy European road trip, CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie expects contract talks between the league and its players will begin sometime next month. Ambrosie said the two...
Feb 09, 2019
Expert says man accused of killing ailing wife had disturbed state of mind
MONTREAL - A Montreal man accused of killing his ailing wife had a "disturbed" state of mind at the time of her death, a psychologist testified Thursday. Michel Parisien, the final defence witnes...
Feb 09, 2019
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