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What happens next on NAFTA talks? U.S. Congress is still in the dark

What happens next on NAFTA talks? U.S. Congress is still in the dark

WASHINGTON — What happens next for North American trade talks? It's not just Canadians and Mexicans who'd like to know. So would members of the United States Congress, who actually have a legal role in trade talks.
After painful MLS Cup loss, Toronto FC looks to go one better in 2017

After painful MLS Cup loss, Toronto FC looks to go one better in 2017

Toronto FC is returning all 11 starters from the MLS Cup final loss to Seattle. And it has strengthened its already deep roster with a few key additions. Greg Vanney's team will need all of those resources.
Canadian pastor imprisoned in North Korea meets Swedish ambassador

Canadian pastor imprisoned in North Korea meets Swedish ambassador

TOKYO — A Canadian pastor serving a life sentence in North Korea has been allowed to meet with the Swedish ambassador in Pyongyang and telephone his family. Hyeon Soo Lim, a pastor with the Light Korean Presbyterian Church of Mississauga, Ont.
Badminton's Michelle Li, plagued by injury in Rio, is on the mend after surgery

Badminton's Michelle Li, plagued by injury in Rio, is on the mend after surgery

TORONTO — Michelle Li felt like she'd been hit by a truck.
Canadian imprisoned in North Korea meets Swedish ambassador

Canadian imprisoned in North Korea meets Swedish ambassador

TOKYO — A Canadian pastor serving a life sentence in North Korea has been allowed to meet with the Swedish ambassador in Pyongyang and telephone his family. Swedish Ambassador Torkel Stiernlof says he met Hyeon Soo Lim for 40 minutes last week.

Toronto police say fire at Islamic centre was deliberately set

Toronto police say a fire at an Islamic information centre in the city was deliberately set. Police say several people called to report that flames had broken out on the roof of the centre late Tuesday.

Man charged with trafficking drugs, including fentanyl

FORT ERIE, Ont. — A Niagara region man is facing charges in an alleged drug trafficking case involving the deadly opioid fentanyl. Police say they initially arrested 28-year-old Lyle Gough of Fort Erie, Ont.

Five stories in the news today, March 1

Five stories in the news for Wednesday, March 1: ——— PM TRUDEAU GETS A SHOUT-OUT IN TRUMP SPEECH Prime Minister Juston Trudeau received a surprise shout-out during Donald Trump's first speech to a joint session of the U.S. Congress.
A leaner oilpatch emerges from the downturn as technology advances replace jobs

A leaner oilpatch emerges from the downturn as technology advances replace jobs

CALGARY — Tens of thousands of oil and gas workers laid off during the downturn have been waiting for the patch to get back on its feet, but many of the jobs could be gone for good.
Conservative leadership contenders seek to appeal to party's heartland

Conservative leadership contenders seek to appeal to party's heartland

EDMONTON — An appeal to families, an appeal to values and an appeal to the oilpatch — leadership hopefuls in the Conservative party's heartland went straight for its heart Tuesday as they squared off yet again in a bilingual debate.
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