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Warner Bros. names BBC's Ann Sarnoff as its new CEO
NEW YORK - BBC executive Ann Sarnoff was named chief of Warner Bros. on Monday, making her the first woman to head the movie studio in its 96-year history. Her appointment follows the departure in Mar...
Jun 26, 2019
Feds double spending to renovate historic home of Sir John A. Macdonald
KINGSTON, Ont. - The home of Canada's first prime minister is getting an extra $1.1 million from the federal government for promised renovations. The Liberals originally promised $1.03 ...
Jun 26, 2019
Humboldt Strong Community Foundation dissolves after revealing financial statements
The Humboldt Strong Community Foundation is no more.During its first and only annual general meeting on Tuesday, June 25, the Humboldt Strong Community Foundation Board of Directors voted to dissolve ...
Jun 26, 2019 (File photo/paNOW Staff)
Mysterious $100 bill, life-affirming note delights Nova Scotia town
NEW GLASGOW, N.S. - An anonymous benefactor who secretly placed a $100 bill and an unabashed message of positivity in a Nova Scotia park has delighted and intrigued the town's residents. The bill was ...
Jun 26, 2019
'Nothing apparent:' Dad accused in son's meningitis death says no obvious signs
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - A father accused in his son's death testified Monday that the sick boy's condition worsened after he had appeared to be doing better, but not to the point where his paren...
Jun 26, 2019
Canada's Brayden Schnur advances to final round of Wimbledon qualifying
LONDON - Canada's Brayden Schnur is one win away from reaching the first Grand Slam main draw of his career. The No. 8 qualifying seed from Pickering, Ont., beat Toronto's Steven Diez 6-3, 6-4 in an a...
Jun 26, 2019
Defenceman Mike Reilly signs extension with Montreal Canadiens
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens have re-signed defenceman Mike Reilly to a two-year contract with an average annual value of US$1.5 million. Reilly, 25, had three goals and eight assists in 57 games...
Jun 26, 2019
Queen's Plate favourite Avie's Flatter draws far outside No. 14 post
TORONTO - Avie's Flatter will break from the No. 14 post in the $1-million Queen's Plate on Saturday afternoon. The 5/3 early favourite was left with the far outside position in the 14-horse field at ...
Jun 26, 2019
Hundreds set to paddle in Yukon River Quest for healing or cash prizes
WHITEHORSE - A Yukon cabinet minister is among the hundreds of participants taking part in a gruelling paddle as the 21st Yukon River Quest launches from Whitehorse. Pauline F...
Jun 26, 2019
Canada adds right-wing extremist groups to terrorist list
OTTAWA - For the first time, Canada has placed right-wing extremist groups on the national list of terrorist organizations. Public Safety Canada says Blood & Honour, an international neo-Nazi...
Jun 26, 2019
