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Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister drops new hint of early election call  Souris Plain DealerWINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister dropped his strongest hint yet Friday that he may call an election sometime this year, well in advance of the Oct. 6 ...

Investors hail Lyft shares in IPO, see profits down the road  Souris Plain DealerSAN FRANCISCO — Lyft's shares soared as the company went public Friday, giving investors their first chance to bet on the future of the ride-hailing industry.

Hyundai finds new engine problem, prompting another recall  Souris Plain DealerDETROIT — Hyundai has found a new problem that can cause its car engines to fail or catch fire, issuing yet another recall to fix problems that have affected ...

Justice Department defends blacking out clerk's memo to Trudeau about Norman  Souris Plain DealerOTTAWA — The federal government is defending its refusal to disclose the contents of a 60-page memo the country's top bureaucrat sent to Prime Minister ...

Takata air bags claim another life after Arizona crash  Souris Plain DealerDETROIT — Another driver has been killed by an exploding Takata air bag inflator, bringing the worldwide death toll to at least 24.The latest death occurred ...

Landmark N.L. ruling defends press freedom and coverage of Indigenous issues  Souris Plain DealerST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador's top court has defended the importance of press freedom in a landmark decision in the high-profile case of a ...

ICE arrests man convicted of trespassing at Jenner home  Souris Plain DealerALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — U.S. immigration authorities have arrested a Canadian man who has twice been convicted of trespassing at the California home of ...

Woman with YouTube channel pleads not guilty to abusing kids  Souris Plain DealerPHOENIX — An Arizona woman who had a popular YouTube channel featuring children has pleaded not guilty to charges she abused some of her seven ...

Vancouver Whitecaps remain confident despite tough season start: coach  Souris Plain DealerVancouver Whitecaps coach Marc Dos Santos says his team is frustrated but remains confident amidst a tough start to the season.The Whitecaps (0-0-3) haven't ...

Liam Neeson apologizes again for past racist thoughts  Souris Plain DealerNEW YORK — Liam Neeson is again apologizing for revealing that he wanted to kill a random black person nearly 40 years ago after a close friend had been ...

Autopsy: Migrant child who died in US custody had infection  Souris Plain DealerHOUSTON — An autopsy has found that a 7-year-old girl from Guatemala died of a bacterial infection while detained by the U.S. Border Patrol, in a case that ...

Publishers plan bound editions of Mueller report  Souris Plain DealerNEW YORK — When Attorney General William Barr releases a redacted version of special counsel Robert Mueller's report on the Russia investigation, several ...

Ex-MVP Wetteland indicted on 3 counts of child sex assault  Souris Plain DealerDENTON, Texas — A Texas grand jury has indicted former All-Star and World Series MVP pitcher John Wetteland on three counts of continuous sexual assault ...

Canada won't extend peacekeeping mission in Mali: Freeland  Souris Plain DealerOTTAWA — The Trudeau government will not extend Canada's peacekeeping mission in Mali despite a direct appeal from the United Nations for it to stay longer ...

Oklahoma ex-senator David Boren accused of sexual misconduct  Souris Plain DealerOKLAHOMA CITY — A former University of Oklahoma student alleges he was touched and kissed inappropriately by former university President David Boren on ...

Kudlow calls for one-half point rate cut by Fed  Souris Plain DealerWASHINGTON — A top Trump administration official on Friday called on the Federal Reserve to cut its key interest rate by a half-percentage point.Larry Kudlow ...

Georgia lawmakers approve 'heartbeat' abortion ban  Souris Plain DealerATLANTA — Bucking intense opposition from abortion rights groups, citizens, physicians groups and even Hollywood celebrities, Georgia lawmakers gave final ...

Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime drops semifinal against John Isner  Souris Plain DealerMIAMI — Felix Auger-Aliassime's dramatic run at the Miami Open finally has come to an end.The 18-year-old Montreal native lost 7-6 (3), 7-6 (4) to No. 7 seed ...

Airline offers to end LA Coliseum name change  Souris Plain DealerLOS ANGELES — United Airlines offered Friday withdraw from a $69 million deal to change Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum into United Airlines Memorial ...

Caitlan Coleman likens husband's abuse, forced sex to hostage ordeal  Souris Plain DealerOTTAWA — The estranged wife of Joshua Boyle told a harrowing tale of alleged confinement, abuse and non-consensual sex Friday as she described how he ...

The Latest: Kansas dropping charges after sentencing  Souris Plain DealerWICHITA, Kan. — The Latest on a California man who pleaded guilty to making a hoax call that led police to fatally shoot a Kansas man (all times local):1:05 ...

Federal NDP proposes expanding tax on capital gains from investments  Souris Plain DealerOTTAWA — Jagmeet Singh is promising an NDP government would expand the tax on investment profits as part of a package of measures aimed at taxing the ...

Hostless Canadian Screen Awards to air Sunday  Souris Plain DealerHomegrown comedy will be front and centre as the Canadian Screen Awards air Sunday without a host.Earlier this year, the academy behind the annual gala ...

Deer are on the move  Souris Plain DealerWith spring just around the corner, the deer are on the move to (hopefully) greener pastures. We caught these two heading down to the Souris dam for a drink.

Engineer says plans for Radiohead stage that collapsed had 'sloppy' mistakes  Souris Plain DealerTORONTO — An engineer who approved the plans for a stage that collapsed before a Radiohead concert in Toronto says the drawings contained "very sloppy" ...

Groups say Quebec bill on religious symbols violates minority rights  Souris Plain DealerMONTREAL — Groups defending the rights of minorities and women have come together to denounce Quebec's new legislation restricting the wearing of ...

Canadian rockers Streetheart relaunch with Harlequin's lead singer  Souris Plain DealerTORONTO — Canadian rock band Streetheart is back on the road with a lead singer who might sound familiar to their fans.The Regina-founded act, who scored ...

Canadian rockers Streetheart relaunch with Harlequin member as lead singer  Souris Plain DealerTORONTO — Canadian rock band Streetheart is back on the road with a lead singer who might be familiar to their fans.The Regina-founded act, who scored a ...

Michigan pipeline replacement setback raises fears for existing conduit  Souris Plain DealerCALGARY — A move by the governor of Michigan to halt work on a project to replace Enbridge Inc.'s 65-year-old Line 5 pipeline is raising fears that the recently ...

Jay-Z, Beyonce dedicate GLAAD award to her uncle  Souris Plain DealerBEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — Jay-Z and Beyonce have dedicated their GLAAD award to her uncle, who died of HIV-related complications.The musical power ...

Cancellations of Latino-themed shows spark anger, reflection  Souris Plain DealerALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Netflix's cancellation of "One Day at a Time" has led to an outcry on social media by the show's viewers. And fans of CW's "Jane the ...

Review: Chris Cohen wraps melancholy in agreeable melodies  Souris Plain DealerChris Cohen, "Chris Cohen" (Captured Tracks)Like a vaccine on a sugar cube, Chris Cohen's third album disguises consequential *content* with sweet sounds ...

Montreal Impact missing two key players for game in Kansas City  Souris Plain DealerMONTREAL — The Montreal Impact's depth will be tested for the first time this season when the MLS team travels to Kansas City without two of its top players.

Canada Soccer strikes compensation agreement with women's national team  Souris Plain DealerTORONTO — With the World Cup approaching, the Canadian Soccer Association has struck a two-year compensation deal with the women's national team.

Canada's Kevin Koe on home ice for world men's curling championship  Souris Plain DealerLETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Much has changed since Ben Hebert made his world men's curling championship debut over a decade ago.At that time, the national ...

Government pushes China for canola evidence, mulling aid for farmers  Souris Plain DealerOTTAWA — The federal government says it is considering subsidizing farmers hit by China's $2-billion ban on Canadian canola imports, and is pushing the ...

China ban on Canadian canola not science based: Chamber of Commerce  Souris Plain DealerOTTAWA — The Canadian Chamber of Commerce says China's decision to ban canola imports from Canada has no basis in scientific fact.Mark Agnew, senior ...

Agnes Varda, French New Wave pioneer, dies at 90  Souris Plain DealerNEW YORK — Agnes Varda, the French New Wave pioneer who for decades beguiled, challenged and charmed moviegoers in films that inspired generations ...

US new-home sales increased 4.9 per cent in February  Souris Plain DealerWASHINGTON — Sales of new U.S. homes climbed 4.9 per cent in February, an indication that falling mortgage rates have given a boost to demand from buyers ...

When the dike breaks: How climate change threatens Maritime lowlands  Souris Plain DealerNOEL, N.S. — They were first created by the Acadian settlers of the 1700s, one shovel full of clay-rich soil at a time.Over the centuries the dikes protecting the ...

US consumer spending edges up weak 0.1 per cent in January  Souris Plain DealerWASHINGTON — U.S. consumer spending edged up a tiny 0.1 per cent in January, while incomes advanced a modest 0.2 per cent in February, further evidence ...

Canadian economy grew 0.3 per cent in January, beats expectations  Souris Plain DealerOTTAWA — The Canadian economy returned to growth to start the year after contracting in November and December as broad-based growth led by the ...

Argos running back Wilder Jr. getting tryout with World Wrestling Entertainment  Souris Plain DealerTORONTO — James Wilder Jr. always wanted to follow his father into pro football, but it wasn't always his activity of choice.Growing up, the Toronto Argonauts ...

CFL players have a history of giving pro wrestling a shot  Souris Plain DealerNext month, Toronto Argonauts tailback James Wilder Jr. will have a tryout with World Wrestling Entertainment. Here's a look at some of the former CFL players ...

Pope demands sex abuse claims be reported in Vatican City  Souris Plain DealerVATICAN CITY — Pope Francis on Friday issued sweeping new sex abuse legislation for Vatican personnel and diplomats that requires the immediate reporting ...

Candace Bushnell's next project: A book for the #MeToo era  Souris Plain DealerNEW YORK — Candace Bushnell's next project is a book for the #MeToo movement.HarperCollins Children's Books announced Friday that the "Sex and the ...

BlackBerry shares up after it delivers strong quarter and positive outlook  Souris Plain DealerBlackBerry Ltd.'s share price jumped Friday after the former smartphone company beat analyst estimates for profit and revenue in the fourth-quarter and ...

Wealthy parents appear in court in college admissions scam  Souris Plain DealerBOSTON — From a Napa Valley vintner to a Hot Pockets heiress, a procession of wealthy parents made their first appearances in federal court Friday on ...

Misguided leadership  Souris Plain DealerDisclaimer: The writer serves as a volunteer president of the Manitoba Community Newspaper Association. The views expressed in this column are the writer's ...

In the news today, March 29  Souris Plain DealerFour stories in the news for Friday, March 29———OTTAWA UNVEILS PLANS FOR 75TH D-DAY ANNIVERSARYA departure ceremony is being held today in ...