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Ottawa plans to hire trainers in preparation for UN Security Council seat
OTTAWA - Canada is still vying for a seat on the United Nations Security Council, but it's already warming up the chair with a plan to hire trainers for Canadian officials. The federal gover...
Jan 17, 2020

Jury selected for Harvey Weinstein's rape trial
NEW YORK - Jury selection in Harvey Weinstein's rape trial concluded Friday after an arduous two-week process, setting the stage for testimony to begin in the next week. The lawyers and judge halted t...
Jan 17, 2020

Teck Resources to pay $2 million for SunMine solar project at Kimberley, B.C.
VANCOUVER - Mining company Teck Resources Ltd. says it is purchasing the SunMine solar electricity generating facility in B.C. from the City of Kimberley. The Vancouver-based company sa...
Jan 17, 2020

Judge revokes bail for Avenatti, cites new crime evidence
SANTA ANA, Calif. - A California judge revoked attorney Michael Avenatti's bail Wednesday, forcing a delay of his New York extortion trial set for next week after prosecutors said he was hiding assets...
Jan 17, 2020

Toronto FC teenage forward Jayden Nelson continues to turn heads with Canada
It's been a dizzying ride of late for Jayden Nelson. Last year, the young forward from Brampton, Ont., made his pro debut with Toronto FC 2, turned 17, represented Canada at the FIFA U-17 World Cup an...
Jan 17, 2020

Lucas Hammond returns from injury as Canada sevens squad heads Down Under
Recovered from a foot injury, Lucas Hammond returns to action as the Canadian men travel to New Zealand and Australia for the third and fourth stops on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. It will...
Jan 17, 2020

China's 2019 economic growth weakens amid trade war
BEIJING - China's economic growth sank to a new multi-decade low in 2019 as Beijing fought a tariff war with Washington, but forecasters said a U.S.-Chinese trade truce might help to revive consumer a...
Jan 17, 2020

Pompeo breaks silence on alleged threats to envoy in Ukraine
WASHINGTON - Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday broke nearly 72 hours of silence over alleged surveillance and threats to the former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, saying he believed the allegation...
Jan 17, 2020

RCMP seek knife-wielding suspect after attempted robbery
PRINCE GEORGE - Local Mounties are seeking the public's help in locating a suspect in an attempted robbery.Prince George RCMP say the incident occurred just before 7 p.m. on Wednesday January 8 at a r...
Jan 17, 2020 Photo courtesy RCMP

Man convicted of sexually abusing 18 boys over three decades released on parole
The man at the heart of the Maple Leaf Gardens sexual abuse scandal has been released on day parole after officials found he presents a low risk of reoffending. A document released by the Parole Board...
Jan 17, 2020