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Feds' books still on pace for $15B deficit despite surplus through most of 18-19
OTTAWA - The Trudeau government says it remains on track to post a budgetary shortfall of about $15 billion in 2018-19 even though a new estimate says the federal books ran a $3.1-billion surplus...
Apr 28, 2019
Abe, Trudeau tout trade gains without Trump participation in Pacific Rim pact
OTTAWA - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's whirlwind visit to Ottawa this weekend has offered the Liberal government a rare chance to trumpet a strong international alliance in the face of unyieldi...
Apr 28, 2019
Editor found guilty of promoting hate seeks to stave off jail term
TORONTO - A publication found to have been filled with hatred against women and Jews was a valuable relief valve for men prone to violence, its convicted editor told his sentencing hearing on Friday. ...
Apr 28, 2019
Montreal declares emergency as spring flooding risk across Quebec continues to rise
MONTREAL - As a steady rain moved into Quebec Friday, Montreal declared a state of emergency and authorities closely monitored a dam and a dike that were placing residents at risk to the wes...
Apr 28, 2019
Saturday's Scoreboard
SJHL Anavet Cup Final - Best of Seven Portage Terriers 4, Battlefords North Stars 3 (OT) (Series tied 1-1)National Lacrosse League Saskatchewan 13, Colorado 8New England 14, Rochester 12Buffalo 18, Sa...
Apr 28, 2019
'Total blackness:' Remembering Alberta school shooting 20 years later
TABER, Alta. - It was a snowy, spring day on April 28, 1999, when an angry teenager walked through the doors of W.R. Myers High School. Wearing a blue trench coat, the 14-year-old pulle...
Apr 28, 2019
Annual budget ads increase, but still less than under NDP, Tory government says
WINNIPEG - Manitoba's Progressive Conservative government is spending more on budget advertising this year as an election draws closer. The projected spending on media advertisements for this year's p...
Apr 28, 2019
US economy grew at strong 3.2% rate in first quarter
WASHINGTON - The U.S. economy grew at a solid 3.2% annual rate in the first three months of the year, a far better outcome than expected, overcoming a host of headwinds including global weakness, risi...
Apr 28, 2019
Nurse's memeable moment perfect fit as Raptors spoofed in popular Game of Zones
TORONTO - Nick Nurse's shocked made-for-meme face fell right into the Malamuts' creative laps. It was during Game 4 of the Raptors' opening-round playoff series versus Orlando. The Toronto coach ...
Apr 28, 2019
Father of Quebec City mosque shooter says his son isn't a terrorist
QUEBEC - The father of the Quebec City mosque shooter is urging Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and others to stop referring to his son as a terrorist. In an open letter to Trudeau sent to various media...
Apr 28, 2019
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