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Winnipeg transit rejects signage in memory of driver killed on job
Winnipeg Transit drivers have been told they cannot display messages on their buses in memory of a colleague murdered on the job two years ago. Transit officials issued a...
Feb 14, 2019
Former Toronto FC striker Sebastian Giovinco scores in debut for new Saudi club
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia - Former Toronto FC striker Sebastian Giovinco scored in his debut for Al-Hilal FC as the Saudi champion beat Al-Qadsiah 4-1 on Tuesday in Saudi Pro League play. Gi...
Feb 14, 2019
Trial of Catalan separatists begins in Madrid amid protests
MADRID - A politically charged trial of a dozen Catalan separatist leaders began Tuesday in Spain's Supreme Court amid protests and the possibility of an early general election being called in the cou...
Feb 14, 2019
Toronto Defiant esports team looks to surprise in debut Overwatch League season
Underestimate the Toronto Defiant at your peril, says head coach Beoumjun (Bishop) Lee, whose esports team kicks off its inaugural season Friday in the Overwatch League. "We're very excited for t...
Feb 14, 2019
Amazon ditches New York headquarters
NEW YORK - Amazon says it will not be building a new headquarters in New York, a stunning reversal after a yearlong search. The online retailer has faced opposition from some New York politicians, who...
Feb 14, 2019
Antique store searches for family of WWI veteran after 102-year-old letter found
STEINBACH, Man. - The owner of an antique store in Manitoba is looking for the family of a First World War veteran after finding a letter in a box of papers. Amanda Kehler, owner of Prairie Pickers Ca...
Feb 14, 2019
TVA votes to close coal-fired power plant in Kentucky
FRANKFORT, Ky. - A federal utility board voted Thursday to close a coal-fired power plant in Kentucky, despite objections from President Donald Trump and U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, i...
Feb 14, 2019
Wealthy Nova Scotia thief filled home with pilfered artifacts, art
HALIFAX - A man who filled his suburban lakeside home with historic artifacts and art stolen over decades of pilfering so stealthy that many of his targets didn't even know they'd been victimized...
Feb 14, 2019
Marquee quarterbacks pick their spots on busy first day of CFL free agency
Mike Reilly and Trevor Harris were both on the move, while Bo Levi Mitchell stayed put on a wild opening day of CFL free agency. The three quarterbacks were the top players availab...
Feb 14, 2019
Trudeau says he's surprised, puzzled by Wilson-Raybould's resignation
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he was "surprised and disappointed" by Jody Wilson-Raybould's resignation Tuesday from his cabinet - one day after he'd touted her continuing pres...
Feb 14, 2019
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