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Ex-minister denounces racism against senator he called mouthpiece for China
OTTAWA - A former diplomat and cabinet minister is denouncing the anti-Asian racism directed at a Canadian senator he's called a mouthpiece for China. Chris Alexander says he has serious concerns that...
Oct 04, 2021

Nanaimo man convicted of sexually assaulting own sons faces long prison sentence
Editor's Note: This story contains descriptions of graphic sexual abuse against minors and may not be appropriate for some readers. NANAIMO - Crown Counsel argued for seven to 10 years in jail for a N...
Oct 04, 2021

NDP to request recount in Toronto's Davenport riding, where Liberals won by 76 votes
OTTAWA - The NDP is to ask a judge for a recount in a Toronto seat where it lost to the Liberals by 76 votes. The New Democrats say they will go before a judge on Tuesday to ask for a recount in Daven...
Oct 04, 2021

Snow expected for Pine Pass starting Tuesday
PRINCE GEORGE - Motorists beware if you're planning a road trip up north.Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement, with snow expected Tuesday and Wednesday in the Pine Pass."Light rai...
Oct 04, 2021

Missouri governor denies clemency to death row inmate
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson on Monday declined to grant clemency to death row inmate Ernest Johnson, despite requests for mercy from the pope, two federal lawmakers and thousands of petition signers. Jo...
Oct 04, 2021

Blue Jays come up painfully short of playoff spot despite September surge
TORONTO - A storybook ending to a most unusual regular season was within reach for the Toronto Blue Jays, who used a September surge to make things very interesting down the stretch. The Boston Red So...
Oct 04, 2021

Veteran McLeod Bethel-Thompson to start at quarterback for Argonauts versus Redblacks
TORONTO - McLeod Bethel-Thompson wants to help the Toronto Argonauts achieve something they've yet to do this year. Bethel-Thompson will make a second straight start Wednesday night when Toronto (4-3)...
Oct 04, 2021

Saskatchewan Roughriders sign veteran receiver D'haquille (Duke) Williams to CFL deal
REGINA - The Saskatchewan Roughriders signed free-agent receiver D'haquille (Duke) Williams on Monday. The six-foot-three, 225-pound Williams returns to the CFL after spending time with the NFL's Buff...
Oct 04, 2021

Canada invokes pipeline treaty with U.S. in dispute over Line 5 pipeline
OTTAWA - Canada is formally invoking a 1977 pipeline treaty with the United States in a bid to prevent Michigan from turning off the taps to Enbridge's Line 5 pipeline. The dispute stems from a nearly...
Oct 04, 2021

Reports: Rochester mayor to resign as part of plea deal
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) - Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren agreed to resign before her term ends as part of a deal to settle charges she violated campaign finance rules during her 2017 reelection campaign, ...
Oct 04, 2021