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Toronto FC looks to end history of disappointment playing in New England
Toronto FC has had little joy on the road in New England over the years, but looks to break that hoodoo Saturday as it continues its final playoff push. After defeating rival Montreal last weekend, To...
Aug 30, 2019

Documentary looks at political comeback of Imelda Marcos
VENICE, Italy - Documentary filmmaker Lauren Greenfield started interviewing former Philippine first lady Imelda Marcos four years ago thinking that it might be a redemption story for the then 85-year...
Aug 30, 2019

Universities using technology to deliver mental health services
Students at University of Regina will have a new tool to help them deal with mental health concerns as they head back to school next week. A new text crisis line will connect students who message in w...
Aug 30, 2019 (File photo/paNOW Staff)

Charges upgraded against Tiki Laverdiere homicide suspect
Based on further evidence collected by the RCMP's Major Crime Unit North, charges have been upgraded against one suspect connected to Tiki Laverdiere's death. Jesse Sangster is now charged with first-...
Aug 30, 2019 Edmonton's Tiki Laverdiere. (supplied/RCMP)

TFC's Laryea, Cavalry FC's Carducci called up for Canada games against Cuba
TORONTO - Looking to put the sting of Canada's disappointing Gold Cup exit behind him, coach John Herdman has summoned three uncapped players and called up several others for the first time ...
Aug 30, 2019

Murderer who failed to return to halfway house had been at large twice before
FREDERICTON - A convicted murderer who failed to return to a Moncton halfway house last week remains missing, and documents show he was unlawfully at large twice in the past. The Correctional Ser...
Aug 30, 2019

Bombers release wide receiver Matthews six games into a three-season contract
WINNIPEG - Willie Jefferson wore more than just his heart on his sleeve Wednesday. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers defensive lineman had receiver Chris Matthews' No. 13 white jersey over top of his own...
Aug 30, 2019

Virginia Beach official resigns over mass shooting response
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - Three months after a Virginia Beach city employee killed 12 people in a mass shooting , the city's executive resigned Wednesday following criticism from victims' family members a...
Aug 30, 2019

Airbus pulls out of fighter-jet competition following complaints
OTTAWA - European aerospace giant Airbus is pulling out of the high-stakes competition to build Canada's next fighter jet. Airbus was one of four companies that had been expected to bid on the $19-bil...
Aug 30, 2019

Federal books show $500M shortfall in first quarter of 2019-20 fiscal year
OTTAWA - A preliminary estimate of the federal books says Ottawa ran a budgetary deficit of $500 million through the first three months of the current fiscal year, compared with a $4.3-...
Aug 30, 2019