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WASHINGTON - Responding to stinging criticism, President Donald Trump has abruptly reversed his plan to hold the next year's Group of Seven world leaders' meeting at his Doral golf resort in Florida.
"I think he knows," his acting chief of staff said Sunday, "people think it looks lousy."
Trump... Read more
LONDON - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson pressed ahead Sunday with plans to try to win parliamentary backing for his new Brexit deal even as the European Union began considering his grudging request to extend the looming Brexit deadline.
As the dust settled on a day of high drama in Parliament... Read more
The Hockey Dogs appear to be back on track.... Read more
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. - The chief of a northern Alberta First Nation says he gave climate activist Greta Thunberg a message during a quietly arranged meeting in Fort McMurray on Friday night.
Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation Chief Allan Adam says he told the 16-year-old Swede that Europeans are... Read more
ANTWERP, Belgium - Andy Murray claimed his first ATP tour title for more than 2 1/2 years at the European Open on Sunday in only his sixth singles tournament since returning from hip surgery in January.
The 32-year-old Murray rallied to beat fellow three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka... Read more
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Nitish Kumar scored 83 runs to help Canada defeat Jersey by 53 runs Sunday in its opening match at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Qualifier.
The 14-country event, which runs through Nov. 2, offers six spots in the main tournament set for Australia in 2020.... Read more
Whole Foods is the latest grocery chain affected by a recall of hundreds of beef and veal products across Canada due to possible E. coli contamination.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has added more than 50 beef products sold at the chain to the... Read more
With the federal election around the corner Indigenous leaders and community members are discussing an old question — to vote, or not?
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has had a procedure for a high ankle sprain and will miss Saturday’s game against Arkansas.
Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban says Tagovailoa had what’s known as a “tightrope” procedure on his right ankle Sunday. He says it... Read more
MANCHESTER, England - Adam Lallana scored his first goal in more than two years to rescue a 1-1 draw for Liverpool at Manchester United on Sunday, preserving the Premier League leader’s unbeaten start.
Although Liverpool dropped points for the first time since last season in March, Jrgen... Read more
STOCKHOLM - Canadian Denis Shapovalov has his first ATP Tour title.
The fourth-seeded Shapovalov, of Richmond Hill, Ont., captured the Stockholm Open on Sunday with a 6-4, 6-4 win over Serbian Filip Krajinovic.
“I think it’s a big step to win my first title,” he said.... Read more
OTTAWA - In 24 hours, it will be up to Canadians - but until then, the leaders vying for votes are making one last plea for unity behind their parties after a divisive campaign.
The contenders in Monday’s federal election are out today staging one final, frantic ... Read more
From lower than average snowfalls to the coldest cold snap seen in 80 years, a winter maintenance summary report released last week shows how the City of Regina tackled the 2018-19 winter season. Here's a look at everything from how much money was spent to what improvements the city plans to make... Read more
TORONTO - Calgary’s Trevor Hofbauer and Vancouver’s Dayna Pidhoresky are Tokyo bound.
The two qualified for the marathon event at the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics after setting personal-best times at the Toronto Waterfront Marathon on Sunday.
Hofbauer finished as the top... Read more
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Nitish Kumar scored 83 runs to help Canada defeat Jersey by 53 runs Sunday in its opening match at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Qualifier.
The 14-country event, which runs through Nov. 2, offers six spots in the main tournament set for Australia in 2020.... Read more
LOS ANGELES - The Walt Disney Co.’s “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” knocked “Joker” out of the No. 1 spot at the box office, but just barely.
Studios on Sunday say the film starring Angelina Jolie and Elle Fanning grossed an estimated $36 million in North America... Read more
TORONTO - The MLS playoffs are proving to be just as eventful as an up-and-down regular season for Toronto FC.
Toronto conceded a stoppage-time equalizer against D.C. United before picking itself and going on an extra-time scoring spree in a wild 5-1 first-round post-season win Saturday. And... Read more
Two men are facing several charges after police seized guns and ammunition from two Regina homes on Friday.
After 40 days spent door knocking, shaking hands and pounding pavement, the finish line — and a time to catch their breath — are in sight for candidates in Saskatoon’s three federal electoral districts as voters heads to the polls on Monday.... Read more
NEWPORT, R.I. - Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence got married over the weekend in Rhode Island during a ceremony and reception studded with Hollywood stars.
The “Hunger Games” star tied the knot with New York art dealer Cooke Maroney on Saturday at a Newport, Rhode Island, mansion.... Read more
As Canadians head to the polls to determine the country's next leader, here is what you need to know on election day ...... Read more
WASHINGTON - Responding to stinging criticism, President Donald Trump has abruptly reversed his plan to hold the next year’s Group of Seven world leaders’ meeting at his Doral golf resort in Florida.
“I think he knows,” his acting chief of staff said Sunday, “... Read more
MONTREAL - Tim Raines started wearing the tricolour cap as a teen and proudly sported the Montreal Expos logo for years, all the way on to his Hall of Fame plaque.
So no wonder who he’ll cheer for when his old team - albeit now in Washington - plays in its first World Series, a half-... Read more
KABUL - Mark Esper sought a firsthand assessment Sunday of the U.S. military’s future role in America’s longest war as he made his initial visit to Afghanistan as Pentagon chief. Stalled peace talks with the Taliban and unrelenting attacks by the insurgent group and Islamic State... Read more
Nicolas Martel, the colourful mayor of Desbiens, Que., initially wanted to get into the friendly feud and build a moose to surpass both Moose Jaw and Stor-Elvdal, in Norway, before having a change of heart.
As Canadians prepare to head to the polls, so did students in Regina.
Grade 4 students at St. Elizabeth School took part in a mock vote on Thursday to learn about the democratic process.
Saskatchewan Education Minister Gord Wyant visited the classroom in the morning to talk to students about how... Read more
Hong Kong streets descended into chaotic scenes following an unauthorized pro-democracy rally Sunday as protesters set up roadblocks and torched businesses and police responded with tear gas and a water cannon.
Protesters tossed firebombs and took their anger out on shops with mainland Chinese... Read more
LOS ANGELES - The Walt Disney Co.’s “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” has knocked “Joker” out of the No. 1 spot at the box office, but just barely.
Studios on Sunday estimate that the film starring Angelina Jolie grossed $36 million in North America and $117 million... Read more
CONCORD, Mass. - “Captain America” actor Chris Evans returned to his native Massachusetts this weekend to help dedicate the new home of a youth theatre company where as a youngster he honed his acting skills.
Evans, wearing a Boston Red Sox hat, helped cut the ribbon Saturday at... Read more
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - A treasure trove of about 130 books once owned by a renowned Abraham Lincoln biographer has been donated to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield.
The books that once belonged to Benjamin Thomas could be a gold mine for Lincoln scholars as many of... Read more
CONCORD, Mass. - “Captain America” actor Chris Evans returned to his native Massachusetts this weekend to help dedicate the new home of a youth theatre company where as a youngster he honed his acting skills.
Evans, wearing a Boston Red Sox hat, helped cut the ribbon Saturday at... Read more
WASHINGTON - Responding to stinging criticism, President Donald Trump has abruptly reversed his plan to hold the next year’s Group of Seven world leaders’ meeting at his Doral golf resort in Florida.
“I think he knows,” his acting chief of staff said Sunday, “... Read more
STOCKHOLM - Canadian Denis Shapovalov has his first ATP Tour title.
The fourth-seeded Shapovalov, of Richmond Hill, Ont., captured the Stockholm Open on Sunday with a 6-4, 6-4 win over Serbian Filip Krajinovic.
Not only was it Shapovalov’s first ATP title but he becomes the first... Read more
In the silence and darkness of TCU Place on Saturday night, the long-armed shadow of Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra conductor Eric Paetkau led the audience soaring through our solar system.... Read more
Jean Freeman cannot remember a time when Saskatchewan wasn't bursting with aspiring writers, but she can remember a time when there were practically no supports for them.... Read more
Sydney, Australia has beaten out Montreal in the quest to host WorldPride in 2023.
The Australian city captured 60 per cent of the vote, while Montreal received 36 per cent and Austin, TX got three.
Montreal’s bid to host the international LGBTQ celebration was... Read more
More than two decades ago, someone asked George Fayant and his brother if they knew of anyone who could build a Red River cart. They didn't, and apparently no one else did either.... Read more
Hong Kong streets descended into chaotic scenes again on Sunday as protesters set up roadblocks and torched businesses on a main tourist drag and police responded with tear gas and a water cannon following an unauthorized pro-democracy rally.
Protesters tossed firebombs and took their anger... Read more
MONTREAL - More than 300 passengers resumed their journey to Montreal Sunday after their Air Transat flight from Italy had to make an emergency landing in France.
The airline says flight TS571 took off from Venice Saturday but had to make an emergency stop at Paris-... Read more