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Anti-vaccine campaign 'very concerning,' says Ontario's health minister
TORONTO - Ontario's health minister says a large ad campaign urging Toronto residents to be wary of vaccinations is "very concerning." Christine Elliott openly disagreed with the messaging promot...
Feb 27, 2019
CP NewsAlert: CFL directs Alouettes to terminate QB Manziel's contract
MONTREAL - The Montreal Alouettes have released quarterback Johnny Manziel. The team said in a news release it was told by the CFL to terminate Manziel's contract "after it was found that he had contr...
Feb 27, 2019
Live on-air licking of TV reporter sparks outrage
TORONTO - An incident in which a man nuzzles and licks the ear of an on-air TV journalist reporting on a comedy event was roundly condemned on Wednesday, with some arguing the actions amounted to an a...
Feb 27, 2019
Ukraine drops out of Eurovision after spat with singer
MINSK, Belarus - Ukraine has pulled out of this year's Eurovision song contest following a politically-tinged dispute between the singer who won the national competition and the country's national pub...
Feb 27, 2019
Winfrey to interview Jackson accusers in post-film special
LOS ANGELES - An Oprah Winfrey interview with two men who say Michael Jackson sexually abused them as boys will air immediately after a documentary on the men. HBO and the Oprah Winfrey Network announ...
Feb 27, 2019
Judge allows Smollett to travel to meet with attorneys
CHICAGO - A Chicago judge says "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett can travel out-of-state to meet his lawyers while he's free on bond on charges he falsely reported being attacked by two masked men. Anne ...
Feb 27, 2019
Chicken nuggets recalled over possible salmonella risk
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a food recall for Compliments brand uncooked chicken nuggets.The CFIA issued the recall Wednesday, saying the chicken nuggets could be contaminated with ...
Feb 27, 2019 A food recall has been issued for Compliments brand chicken nuggets. (Canadian Food Inspection Agency)
Independiente faces frigid condition in Toronto for Champions League rematch
TORONTO - His face concealed by a scarf under a tuque, Toronto FC defender Chris Mavinga looked more like he was going to rob a bank than kick a ball Monday. It was minus-5 Celsius - feeling...
Feb 27, 2019
With election looming, Alberta announces budget on track for $6.9B deficit
EDMONTON - Alberta is on track for a $6.9-billion budget deficit amid speculation voters will go to the polls this spring before a new budget is introduced. The budget had originally forecast a d...
Feb 27, 2019
Canadian Premier League schedule to be split into spring and fall campaigns
TORONTO - The Canadian Premier League season will be split in two, with spring and fall champions meeting to decide the year's overall winner. The seven-team men's pro soccer league, which k...
Feb 27, 2019
