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North Dakota abortion clinic files federal suit over 2 laws
FARGO, N.D. - North Dakota's sole abortion clinic filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday over two state laws it believes forces doctors to lie, including one measure passed this year requiring physicians to ...
Jun 27, 2019
Stamps mark Canadian contribution to Apollo 11 moon mission as 50th anniversary nears
LONGUEUIL, Que. - Canada Post has issued a pair of commemorative stamps to mark the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission that landed humans on the moon for the first time - highlighting the Canad...
Jun 27, 2019
Mountie charged with manslaughter made tactically disastrous decision: trial
THOMPSON, Man. - An RCMP officer in northern Manitoba made a disastrous tactical decision to step in front a vehicle before he shot the driver, an expert in police use of force testified at the office...
Jun 27, 2019
Cardi B pleads not guilty to new charges in strip club brawl
NEW YORK - Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B was arraigned Tuesday on new felony charges in connection with a fight last year at a New York City strip club. "Not guilty, sir, honour," said the rapper dres...
Jun 27, 2019
Randy rays: Aggressive mating behaviour closes stingray exhibit at Winnipeg zoo
WINNIPEG - Three stingrays have died and 24 others are getting what amounts to a cold shower after aggressive mating behaviour at a Winnipeg zoo. The Stingray Beach exhibit opened in Ma...
Jun 27, 2019
'Big boots to fill': PAFD says goodbye to three members
Members of the Prince Albert Fire Department (PAFD) are saying goodbye to a combined 91 years of experience.Captain Kerry Verge began his career in 1981. Deputy Chief Corey Rodgers started at the depa...
Jun 27, 2019 Former Deputy Fire Chief Corey Rogers, left, and Inspector Dave Davies, right. (submitted photo/PAFD Facebook page)
Haiti's counter attack could be 'lethal' in Gold Cup quarterfinals: Herdman
Haiti may be a surprise contender for this year's Gold Cup, but the coach of Canada's men's soccer team says the squad shouldn't be underestimated. The unbeaten Haitians (3-0) have proven th...
Jun 27, 2019
Toronto FC looks to snap winless skid in coach Greg Vanney's 200th game
TORONTO - Greg Vanney has encountered better times in his five years as head coach of Toronto FC. After Toronto won the MLS Cup, Supporters' Shield and Canadian Championship in 2017, the team&nbs...
Jun 27, 2019
Mounties put hundreds of eyes in the sky with expanding drone fleet
OTTAWA - The RCMP has assembled a fleet of more than 200 flying drones - eyes in the sky that officers use for everything from international border investigations to ...
Jun 27, 2019
Canadian defence minister urges 'de-escalation' of U.S.-Iran dispute
OTTAWA - Canadian Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan is calling for calmer heads to prevail as a war of words between the U.S. and Iran threatens to turn into a war of bullets and bombs. Such a conflict c...
Jun 27, 2019
