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QuickQuotes: Canadian reactions to New Zealand mosque attacks
Canadians were quick to speak out against the attack on two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand that left at least 49 people dead. Here is a selection of quotes: --- "Ca...
Mar 17, 2019
Pirro's show not on Fox lineup, week after Omar comments
NEW YORK - Fox News weekend host Jeanine Pirro's show didn't air a week after her comments questioning U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar over her wearing a Muslim head covering. No explanation was given. Pirro's s...
Mar 17, 2019
Canada's Ana Padurariu captures Stuttgart World Cup gymnastics silver medal
STUTTGART, Germany - Canadian Ana Padurariu captured the all-around silver medal at the Stuttgart World Cup gymnastics event Sunday. Padurariu, of Whitby, Ont., amassed 55.132 points to finish be...
Mar 17, 2019
Researchers look to artificial intelligence programs to predict wildfires
EDMONTON - Researchers and forest managers are turning to artificial intelligence in the hope it can help them predict the risk of catastrophic wildfires as climate change continues to rewrite th...
Mar 17, 2019
Governing P.E.I. Liberals face challenges in expected spring election
CHARLOTTETOWN - The governing P.E.I. Liberals are expected to send Island voters to the polls as early as this spring, but despite a booming economy the party is likely facing a rough ride. The s...
Mar 17, 2019
Liberals urged to follow U.S. jurisdictions to expunge cannabis records
OTTAWA - The Liberal government should follow the lead of American jurisdictions that have moved to erase criminal records for simple cannabis possession, says NDP justic...
Mar 17, 2019
Bloc Quebecois looking to rebuild under new leader Yves-Francois Blanchet
SOREL, Que. - The Bloc Quebecois is hoping to renew itself following a difficult period marked by deep divisions under its fifth leader since 2011. The party has been meeting in Sorel-Tracy,...
Mar 17, 2019
Dream of Montreal Irish memorial park to honour famine victims inches closer
MONTREAL - While Montreal is generally viewed as a mixture of British and French influences, look closely enough and you'll see the Irish have left their mark - including the 6,000 who ...
Mar 17, 2019
US bars entry to International Criminal Court investigators
WASHINGTON - The United States will revoke or deny visas to International Criminal Court personnel seeking to investigate alleged war crimes and other abuses committed by U.S. forces in Afghanistan or...
Mar 17, 2019
Team Jacobs and longtime third Ryan Fry to part ways at end of curling season
Ryan Fry's arrival on Team Brad Jacobs seven years ago helped push the rink to curling's greatest heights. His departure will come at the end of a season that included significant challenges...
Mar 17, 2019
