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It was heralded as one of Quebec City's earliest fortifications, but was it?
MONTREAL - A debate has emerged over an archeological find after an expert suggested that a wooden structure heralded as one of Quebec City's first fortifications is not ...
Jan 21, 2020
Former 1,500 specialist Elmore likely Tokyo-bound after breaking marathon mark
When Malindi Elmore reinvented herself as a marathon runner a year ago, she had no idea it would carry her back to Olympic starting line. But just two months shy of her 40th birthday, and 16 years aft...
Jan 21, 2020
Canada's Jeff Smith wins way back to PDC pro darts tour via qualifying school
WIGAN, England - Canadian Jeff Smith has won his way back to the pro darts tour. The 44-year-old from Saint John, N.B., joined Karel Sedlacek and Aaron Beeney in securing tour cards on Day T...
Jan 21, 2020
Canada to ratify new NAFTA next week following U.S. Senate approval: Trudeau
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada will move next week to formally approve North America's new, long-delayed free trade pact. Trudeau says the government will introduce a way...
Jan 21, 2020
Brazilian broadcast executive gets probation in FIFA scandal
NEW YORK - A federal judge in Brooklyn sentenced Brazilian broadcast executive Jose Margulies to two years' probation on Tuesday for acting as an intermediary in a scheme to exchange bribes for the me...
Jan 21, 2020
Defender Rocco Romeo makes move to Toronto FC first team as homegrown player
Toronto FC has signed defender Rocco Romeo to a contract as a homegrown player. The 19-year-old from Toronto becomes the 21st player in club history to join the first team from the Toronto FC academy....
Jan 21, 2020
Prison watchdog decries 'Indigenization' of Canada's correctional system
OTTAWA - Canada's prison ombudsman says disturbing and entrenched imbalances mean the proportion of Indigenous people in federal custody has hit a record high of more than 30 per cent. Correctional in...
Jan 21, 2020 (The Canadian Press)
At 90, Native Alaska woman will be 1st counted in US Census
TOKSOOK BAY, Alaska - Lizzie Chimiugak has lived for 90 years in the windswept western wilds of Alaska, born to a nomadic family who lived in mud homes and followed where the good hunting and fishing ...
Jan 21, 2020
Trudeau stays mum on Sussexes' security costs as Harry returns to B.C.
WINNIPEG - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is refusing to say who will cover security costs for Prince Harry and his family while they are in Canada. At a news conference in Winnipeg today, Trudeau...
Jan 21, 2020
Parks Canada says no to gondola proposed from Banff townsite to Mount Norquay
BANFF, Alta. - Parks Canada has rejected a proposed gondola to take skiers and hikers from Banff townsite to the summit at the Mount Norquay ski resort. The agency has been considering ...
Jan 21, 2020