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Union, federal government under pressure to reach a deal before election
OTTAWA - The country's biggest public-sector union says it's prepared to stay at the bargaining table with the federal government to reach a new contract for more than 70,000 of its members as the clo...
Sep 06, 2019
Eskimos host Stampeders looking to avoid another loss to provincial rivals
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Eskimos can take a big step toward silencing critics who say they haven't beaten anybody of significance with a win over the Calgary Stampeders at Commonwealth Stadium on ...
Sep 06, 2019
Coach knows Andreescu faces 'tough task' against Williams in U.S. Open final
NEW YORK - Bianca Andreescu's coach understands why the Canadian is considered a big underdog for the U.S. Open women's final against American legend Serena Williams on Saturday. "It's as tall an orde...
Sep 06, 2019
Female directors hope to write a new script for Oscar season
TORONTO - As another awards season kicks into high gear at the Toronto International Film Festival, one disappointment of last year's Oscar campaign is still on the minds of some. Despite a number of ...
Sep 06, 2019
'Like a lion,' Nadal beats Schwartzman to reach US Open semi
NEW YORK - Rafael Nadal kept pulling away in his U.S. Open quarterfinal, then getting reeled back in by Diego Schwartzman. In the first set, Nadal led 4-0 before Schwartzman got to 4-all. In the secon...
Sep 06, 2019
Toronto Wolfpack look to end regular season on a win as promotion playoffs loom
TORONTO - With 20 straight wins under their belt, there is little drama for the Toronto Wolfpack as the Betfred Championship regular season wraps up this weekend. The transatlantic rugby league t...
Sep 06, 2019
The Mooch's Trump tips for the next PM: keep a low profile, exercise restraint
TORONTO - Former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci has a couple of tips for the next prime minister of Canada on how to deal with Donald Trump: stay out of his field of vision and...
Sep 06, 2019
Lawsuit says illegal to force gas stations to paste carbon-price stickers
TORONTO - An Ontario law forcing gas stations to display stickers showing the cost of federal carbon pricing is illegal and should be thrown out, a new lawsuit asserts. The unproven lawsuit from ...
Sep 06, 2019
911 audio details scene after crash that injured Kevin Hart
LOS ANGELES - A 911 call released Wednesday describes the moments after Kevin Hart was seriously injured after his muscle car crashed on a mountainous Southern California roadway. The witness describe...
Sep 06, 2019
Struggling Redblacks look to turn struggling season around against Argos
OTTAWA - With eight games remaining, the struggling Ottawa Redblacks know time is running short to turn the season around and make a run at the playoffs. Coming off a bye week, the Redblacks (3-7) see...
Sep 06, 2019