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RCMP investigating report of missing woman
Prince Albert RCMP are asking for the public's help in locating a missing woman who hasn't been seen since Feb. 17.Police are asking for information about the whereabouts of 22-year-old Courtney Sincl...
Feb 28, 2019 RCMP are asking for information about the whereabouts of missing woman Courtney Sinclair. (submitted photo/ RCMP)
U.S. international striker Jozy Altidore signs new deal with Toronto FC
Toronto FC confirmed Thursday that star striker Jozy Altidore is staying put. The 29-year-old U.S. international has signed a three-year contract extension that will keep him in Toronto through the 20...
Feb 28, 2019
German town defends seizing family's pet, selling it on eBay
BERLIN - Officials in Germany are defending their decision to seize an indebted family's pet pug and sell it on eBay, saying the move was a last resort because authorities were unable to find anything...
Feb 28, 2019
More help on the way for family that lost seven children to house fire: MP
HALIFAX - One week after a house fire claimed the lives of seven children in a Halifax suburb, the local member of Parliament says the community has come through "in a beautiful way" to help the grief...
Feb 28, 2019
Ex-NBA player Bibby faces allegations of sexual misconduct
PHOENIX - Police are investigating sexual abuse and harassment accusations made by a teacher against former University of Arizona and NBA player Mike Bibby, according to officials in the suburban Phoe...
Feb 28, 2019
Senate confirms acting EPA chief for permanent role
WASHINGTON - The Senate has confirmed former coal industry lobbyist Andrew Wheeler to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, despite concerns by Democrats and one Republican about regulatory rollba...
Feb 28, 2019
Legault worried about SNC's Quebec jobs amid fallout from Wilson-Raybould claims
MONTREAL - Quebec Premier Francois Legault says he's concerned about potential job losses at SNC-Lavalin, a day after claims by Canada's former attorney general that she was pressured to int...
Feb 28, 2019
Saskatoon to host 2020 Juno Awards
Saskatoon will host the 2020 Juno Awards.The city's tourism agency, Tourism Saskatoon, announced the news Thursday morning."Saskatchewan has a thriving and diverse music and culture scene," said Allan...
Feb 28, 2019 Regina-based band The Dead South received two Juno Awards nominations on Feb. 6, 2018. (Facebook/The Dead South)
Prisons not meeting health, end-of-life needs of older inmates, report says
OTTAWA - Canada's prison ombudsman says some older, long-serving inmates are being "warehoused" in prisons not equipped to handle end-of-life care. The federal correctional investi...
Feb 28, 2019
Source: Toronto reaches agreement in principle to get Alejandro Pozuelo from Genk
Toronto FC has got its man. A source confirmed Tuesday that the MLS team has reached an agreement in principle to acquire Spanish attacking midfielder Alejandro Pozuelo from Belgian league-leader...
Feb 28, 2019
