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Smollett lawyer asking judge to OK 'Empire' actor travel
CHICAGO - A lawyer for Jussie Smollett is asking a judge in Chicago to allow the "Empire" actor to travel while he is free on bond on charges he falsely reported being attacked by two masked men. Anne...
Feb 25, 2019
Carey beats Silvernagle in 1-2 Page game at Scotties, Homan reaches semi
SYDNEY, N.S. - Playing a Scotties rookie with a berth in the final on the line, Alberta's Chelsea Carey bided her time in the 1-2 Page Playoff game. When Saskatchewan's Robyn Silvernagle fin...
Feb 25, 2019
Reports: Canucks deal Erik Gudbranson to Penguins for Tanner Pearson
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks have traded defenceman Erik Gudbranson to the Pittsburgh Penguins for winger Tanner Pearson, according to multiple media reports. News of the move emerged M...
Feb 25, 2019
Pence tells Canada, allies to give frozen Maduro assets to Venezuelan opposition
OTTAWA - A Canadian security expert says U.S. Vice-President Mike Pence's call to allies today to give frozen Venezuelan assets to anti-Maduro forces could pump billions into the coffers of the countr...
Feb 25, 2019
Toronto FC no stranger to playing Champions League soccer in frigid conditions
TORONTO - With more than three weeks before spring officially starts, winter will be in full force when Toronto FC hosts Panama's Club Atletico Independiente de la Chorrera in CONCACAF ...
Feb 25, 2019
Quebec ferry service interrupted again after crash opens hole in ship's bow
Ferry service between Quebec's Gaspe region and the north shore of the St. Lawrence River is once again paralyzed, this time following an accident. The MV Apollo, purchased as a temporary replacement ...
Feb 25, 2019
Prairies can expect wild swings as spring arrives: The Weather Network
While most Canadians can expect an abrupt flip to spring in March, according to The Weather Network, the Prairies are not yet out of the woods. "It looks like a furious finish to winter east of the Ro...
Feb 25, 2019 Geese walk on a frozen pond of water. The prairies are foretasted to have a wild swing into spring. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff) : Tyler Marr
Reports: Senators trade Stone to Golden Knights for package including Brannstrom
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators have traded winger Mark Stone to the Vegas Golden Knights for defenceman Erik Brannstrom, centre Oscar Lindberg and second-round pick in 2020...
Feb 25, 2019
PMO ordered review that spawned measures which could help SNC-Lavalin: memo
OTTAWA - A newly disclosed memo says the Prime Minister's Office ordered public consultations on federal anti-corruption measures - a review that led to two policy moves that could end up he...
Feb 25, 2019
French prosecutors drop rape case against Luc Besson
Paris prosecutors say a rape investigation targeting filmmaker Luc Besson has been dropped because of a lack of evidence. A woman had filed a complaint in May accusing the 59-year-old director of drug...
Feb 25, 2019
