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Nancy Pelosi is subject of book by daughter Christine Pelosi
NEW YORK - An upcoming book on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi comes from someone who knows her well, daughter Christine Pelosi. "The Nancy Pelosi Way" will be released Nov. 26, Skyhorse Publishing announc...
Sep 26, 2019
Green party plans to cancel pipeline projects, transition to renewable energy
MONTREAL - Green Leader Elizabeth May says if she were prime minister, she'd create a "war cabinet" to deal with what she says is the most important issue of the upcoming election: climate change...
Sep 26, 2019
Third man charged with drug counts in Mac Miller's death
LOS ANGELES - A third man has been arrested and charged with drug offences in connection with the overdose death of rapper Mac Miller. Court documents show Steven Walter is suspected of selling counte...
Sep 26, 2019
Forced sell-off of 'Codfather' assets begins
A father-and-son team from Massachusetts and other buyers are acquiring scallop fishing boats owned by a disgraced fishing magnate nicknamed the Codfather, signalling the beginning of the former mogul...
Sep 26, 2019
Trump administration to triple democracy aid to Venezuela
NEW YORK - The Trump administration is more than tripling U.S. support for pro-democracy work in Venezuela and for the first time directly funding opposition leader Juan Guaid as he attempts to set up...
Sep 26, 2019
Winnipeg Blue Bombers look to rebound against Hamilton Tiger-Cats
WINNIPEG - Adam Bighill thinks the timing is perfect for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers to have a big bounce-back game. The Bombers (9-4) host the CFL-leading Hamilton Tiger-Cats (10-3) Friday and can make...
Sep 26, 2019
Model wins $15M lawsuit over Grammy-winning music producer
LOS ANGELES - A court has awarded $15 million to a model and aspiring singer who alleged in a lawsuit that she was sexually and emotionally abuse by Grammy-winning music producer Detail. A Los Angeles...
Sep 26, 2019
Indigenous water activist to speak at UN as part of youth-led climate movement
She's not old enough to get her learner's permit, but Autumn Peltier has been a driving force in the fight to protect water in Canada's Indigenous communities for years. The teenage act...
Sep 26, 2019
Blues acquire defenceman Justin Faulk in trade with 'Canes
ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Blues acquired All-Star defenceman Justin Faulk from the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday in exchange for defenceman Joel Edmundson and a prospect. The Blues also announced Fau...
Sep 26, 2019
Seniors' transportation fundraiser
Friday is the day to give local seniors a big boost and to help them get out and about.The Two Miles For Mary radiothon on 900 CKBI runs in the morning from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m. with funds raised goin...
Sep 26, 2019 Pat Keller who relies on the Seniors Transportation Service is this year's "Mary'. (submitted)
