Canada

Toes, ashes of Sourtoe Cocktail founder headed for Dawson City saloon

WHITEHORSE - A ceramic urn in the shape of a human toe will soon hold the ashes of the founder of the legendary Sourtoe Cocktail, the whisky drink that comes with the touch of a pickled human big toe....

Nov 17, 2019

'Welcome home:' More than 2,000-year-old bison skull returned to Blackfoot

SIKSIKA, Alta. - A more than 2,000-year-old bison skull unearthed during utility work in downtown Banff, Alta., has been returned to a southern Alberta Indigenous community. "It's like a welcome ...

Nov 17, 2019

Teen with cancer whose viral video urged Canadians to vote has died, uncle tweets

WINNIPEG - A terminally ill cancer patient who recorded a video from her hospital bed that urged Canadians to vote has died, the teen's family says. Brent Williamson,&nbs...

Nov 17, 2019

Trudeau's cabinet choices have domino effect on House of Commons work

OTTAWA - As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau settles on his choices for his new cabinet this week, he'll need to deny high-profile executive posts to some MPs in his government and ask them to take ...

Nov 17, 2019

Five things to watch for when Trudeau shuffles his cabinet this week

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to unveil his new cabinet Wednesday, setting the stage for the opening of Parliament on Dec. 5. Here are five things to watch for: How many cabinet minist...

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Charge dropped against Raptors fan who made vulgar comment about Ayesha Curry

TORONTO - A Toronto Raptors fan who made a vulgar comment on live television about Ayesha Curry, wife of NBA star Stephen Curry, has been ordered to stay away from both her and the reporter ...

Nov 17, 2019

One year on, most oil-and-gas bailout money has moved, federal government says

OTTAWA - Canada's $1.6-billion bailout for Alberta's battered oil industry is well underway, but with little transparency about who is getting the money and for what. Almost $1 billion of the pac...

Nov 17, 2019

Rowing Canada, university investigate celebrated coach for harassment, abuse

VANCOUVER - Lily Copeland felt she had found her purpose in life when she joined the University of Victoria rowing team. As a coxswain, she steered the boat and co-ordinated the rhythm of the team, ap...

Nov 17, 2019

New case of vaping-related illness in Quebec brings national total to 8

MONTREAL - The third case of severe lung illness related to vaping has been confirmed in Quebec, the province's Health Department said Friday. Department spokeswoman Noemie Vanheuverzwijn said the&nbs...

Nov 17, 2019

Closing arguments begin in B.C. case launched in 2009 over private health care

VANCOUVER - A framed iconic photo in Dr. Brian Day's office shows Muhammad Ali raising a triumphant gloved hand as he stares down at his opponent splayed on the mat after a first-round ...

Nov 17, 2019