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Quebec reaches deal to compensate motorists trapped on highway in 2017 storm
MONTREAL - People who were trapped for hours on a Montreal highway following a massive 2017 snowstorm will each receive up to $1,375 from the province, lawyers for the stranded motorists ann...
Mar 16, 2019
Trudeau expected to shuffle federal cabinet Monday: source
OTTAWA - A senior government official says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to shuffle the federal cabinet on Monday. This will be the third time the prime minister switches up his ...
Mar 16, 2019
'Zorba the Greek' composer Theodorakis leaves hospital
ATHENS, Greece - An Athens hospital statement says "Zorba the Greek" composer Mikis Theodorakis has been discharged after undergoing surgery to have a pacemaker installed. The 94-year-old Theodorakis ...
Mar 16, 2019
Man killed daughter to make his estranged wife suffer, Crown tells murder trial
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - A Crown prosecutor says a Newfoundland man murdered his five-year-old daughter in a calculated plan to inflict suffering on her mother, his estranged wife. A St. John...
Mar 16, 2019
Underager Shane Wright embracing exceptional player status, ready for next step
TORONTO - Shane Wright is already noticing the differences now that his name is in the same conversation as NHL star Connor McDavid. The 15-year-old Wright became just the sixth player ...
Mar 16, 2019
Feds eye special skills-training savings account as part of budget: source
OTTAWA - The federal Liberal government's fourth budget will include measures to help Canadians cover their bills if they choose to head back to school to boost their skills or change careers, Finance...
Mar 16, 2019
Executive gave tip that launched admissions bribery case
BOSTON - The biggest school admissions scandal ever prosecuted began with a tip from an executive investigators were targeting in a securities fraud probe, a law enforcement official said Thursday. Th...
Mar 16, 2019
Historic broadcast: Believed to be first NHL game in Plains Cree language
EDMONTON - History could be made later this month with the broadcast of what's believed to be the first NHL game called in the Plains Cree language. The game between the Montr...
Mar 16, 2019
'Apprentice' contestant's Trump defamation suit can proceed
NEW YORK - A former contestant on "The Apprentice" who accused President Donald Trump of unwanted kissing and groping can move forward with her defamation lawsuit against him, a state appeals court ru...
Mar 16, 2019
Airlines, agencies struggle to respond as passengers rush to rebook after jet ban
MONTREAL - Canada's largest airline was inundated with calls as travellers scrambled to rebook flights after Ottawa joined dozens of countries in grounding the Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft Wednesday...
Mar 16, 2019
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