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Former high-ranking Montreal politician has charges stayed because of wiretaps
MONTREAL - Frank Zampino, Montreal's former executive committee chairman, will not stand trial on charges including fraud and breach of trust after a judge declared a stay of proceeding...
Sep 30, 2019
Rising sons give rebuilding Blue Jays reason for optimism
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays feel good about four rising sons who made big strides in 2019 and figure to become lineup fixtures moving forward. The pitching, however, remains a work in progress. Th...
Sep 30, 2019
Collins resigns from Congress ahead of expected guilty plea
NEW YORK - Rep. Chris Collins, a Republican from western New York, submitted his resignation from Congress on Monday ahead of an expected guilty plea in an insider trading case in which he was accused...
Sep 30, 2019
NYPD officer was killed by friendly fire
New York City police said Monday that an officer killed while wrestling with an armed man was fatally struck by gunfire from his fellow officers. Police Commissioner James O'Neill said Officer Brian M...
Sep 30, 2019
'Clueless' actress Stacey Dash charged with domestic battery
NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. - An actress known for appearing in the 1990s comedy, "Clueless," is facing a domestic battery charge in Florida. A Pasco County Sheriff's Office report says 52-year-old Stacey D...
Sep 30, 2019
PPC candidate withdraws, citing 'divisive and dangerous elements' in the party
A People's Party of Canada candidate withdrew Monday in Nova Scotia, saying there are divisive and dangerous elements in the party and he doesn't want to be a part of it. Chad Hudson withdrew his cand...
Sep 30, 2019
Piranhas found in B.C. lake likely unwanted pets: conservation service
NANAIMO, B.C. - British Columbia conservation officers say two piranhas found in a Vancouver Island lake were likely unwanted pets. One red-bellied piranha was reeled in by an angler at Westwood ...
Sep 30, 2019
Nothing 'sinister' about airport questioning of Huawei exec Meng Wanzhou: Crown
VANCOUVER - A Crown prosecutor says the actions of Canadian officials during the arrest of Huawei Technologies executive Meng Wanzhou at Vancouver's airport were "not at all sinister" and followe...
Sep 30, 2019
Swore on video: Saskatchewan hockey player suspended for hit on goalie banned
YORKTON, Sask. - A Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League player who was serving a suspension for rough play on a goaltender won't be playing for the rest of the season after appearing in a profanity-...
Sep 30, 2019
Piranhas found in B.C. lake likely unwanted pets: conservation service
NANAIMO, B.C. - British Columbia conservation officers say two piranhas found in a Vancouver Island lake were likely unwanted pets. One red-bellied piranha was reeled in by an angler at Westwood ...
Sep 30, 2019