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Singh sees Quebec as ‘fertile ground’ for NDP as he hits province for tour
OTTAWA — NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says the province of Quebec offers the New Democrats "fertile ground" despite private hand-wringing about its current state ahead of the election. Singh says in an interview he is "not concerned"…
‘Game of Thrones’ earns a record-breaking 32 Emmy nods
LOS ANGELES — HBO's "Game of Thrones" has slashed its way to a record-setting 32 Emmy nominations Tuesday for its eighth and final season. The bloodthirsty saga's total eclipsed the all-time series record of 27 nods earned by "NYPD…
Long-Delayed RTR Flyover Opens In Delhi: “No More Jams On Way To Airport”
The Rao Tula Ram (RTR) flyover was opened by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today, with Delhi residents hoping the elevated, three-lane, 2.7-km stretch of road can ease the pain and frustration of navigating rush hour traffic in South…
Government’s Plan To Ensure Air India Sale By End Of This Year
The government is considering inviting expressions of interest to sell Air India by the end of next month as it aims to complete the transaction this year, people with knowledge of the matter said. The government will conduct roadshows as…
ICC Responds To World Cup Final Overthrow Controversy
Ever since England won their maiden World Cup on Sunday, many people have questioned the rules set by International Cricket Council (ICC) and its interpretation by the on-field umpires. A major controversy emerged due to perceived…
Canadian is detained in China on drug allegations: Chinese government
OTTAWA — China's foreign ministry says the recent detention of a Canadian citizen by Chinese authorities is linked to drug allegations against foreign teachers. The detention of a Canadian in China comes with the two countries…
Mercury tops out on top of the world: Alert, Nunavut, warmer than Victoria
Weather watchers are focused on the world's most northerly community which has been experiencing some record-breaking heat. Canadian Forces Station Alert recorded a temperature of 20 C on Sunday — meaning the military listening outpost at…
‘Told to shoot:’ Trial begins for Alberta youth in shooting of German tourist
CALGARY — There was conflicting testimony in court Monday about whether a youth charged in the shooting of a German tourist on an Alberta highway may have acted on his own or was ordered to fire the gun. The youth from the Stoney…
Identifiers need revamp for digital age, Desjardins CEO tells MPs
OTTAWA — The current system for identifying Canadians is inadequate for the digital age, the chief executive of Desjardins Group told MPs in an emergency parliamentary committee meeting Monday grappling with the fallout of a major…
4 Democratic women of colour slam Trump for ‘bigoted remarks’
WASHINGTON — Defiant in the face of widespread censure, President Donald Trump escalated his demand for four Democratic congresswomen of colour to leave the U.S. "right now," stoking the discord that helped send him to the White House and…