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Virginia transgender bathroom case: Judge favours ex-student  Souris Plain DealerNORFOLK, Va. — A federal judge in Virginia ruled Friday that a school board's transgender bathroom ban discriminated against a former student, Gavin Grimm, ...

Uncle of orphaned boy defends Trump's appearance in photo  Souris Plain DealerThe uncle of a 2-month-old boy whose parents were killed in the El Paso mass shooting on Friday defended a photo that shows first lady Melania Trump holding ...

CannTrust shares swing wildly after auditor pulls endorsement of 2018 numbers  Souris Plain DealerVAUGHAN, Ont. — Shares in CannTrust Holdings Inc. experienced a wild ride Friday, roaring back from early morning losses to close up more than 40 per cent.

Postmedia gains time to grow digital revenue with debt instrument extensions  Souris Plain DealerTORONTO — Postmedia Network Canada Corp. says it will have more time to pay down debt and grow its digital business after striking a refinancing deal with ...

Cole Perfetti scores five goals as Canada beats Sweden in shootout  Souris Plain DealerBRECLAV, Czech Republic — Cole Perfetti scored two goals in regulation and three more in a shootout as Canada edged Sweden 3-2 in a semifinal at the ...

Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz to open performing arts centre  Souris Plain DealerMACEDON, N.Y. — Singer Alicia Keys and music producer husband Swizz Beats are planning to create a performing arts centre in upstate New York.

Greek sculptor Takis, known for kinetic artworks, dies  Souris Plain DealerATHENS, Greece — Greek sculptor Takis, known for artworks that made use of technology, motion and light and were displayed in art galleries and museums ...

Inter Pipeline confirms takeover offer on regulator request after stock halted  Souris Plain DealerCALGARY — Inter Pipeline Ltd. confirmed Friday afternoon it received a "proposal" to purchase the company, in a statement issued at the behest of regulators a ...

Gulf Coast 'Flora-Bama' bar sues over MTV's 'Floribama' show  Souris Plain DealerPENSACOLA, Fla. — A landmark beach bar on the Florida-Alabama state line is suing MTV's popular "Floribama Shore" show for trademark infringement.

Man filmed committing 'hateful act' against mother identified by Montreal police  Souris Plain DealerMONTREAL — A man seen in a widely shared video harassing a woman with a vulgar slur and asking a crying child if he can have sex with the child's mother ...

Manitoba Greens platform includes guaranteed basic income, rising carbon tax  Souris Plain DealerWINNIPEG — The Manitoba Green Party is calling for a rising carbon tax and free public transit as politicians of all stripes gear up for a provincial election call ...

Former international Rhian Wilkinson named head coach of women's youth teams  Souris Plain DealerTORONTO — For a long time, Rhian Wilkinson thought teaching would be her second career after her days as a soccer player were over.Coaching was not in ...

Health Canada announces changes aimed at dropping prices of patented drugs  Souris Plain DealerOTTAWA — The federal government is overhauling the way it regulates the cost of patented medicines, including ending comparisons to the United States ...

Woods withdraws from Northern Trust, citing oblique strain  Souris Plain DealerJERSEY CITY, N.J. — Masters champion Tiger Woods withdrew Friday from the opening FedEx Cup playoffs event with what he described as a mild oblique ...

Richard Gere visits migrants stuck in the Mediterranean  Souris Plain DealerCarrying boxes of fruit, Richard Gere visited rescued migrants Friday on a humanitarian ship that has been struck in the Mediterranean Sea for over a week, ...

Joaquin Phoenix to receive acting award at inaugural TIFF Tribute Gala  Souris Plain DealerTORONTO — Joaquin Phoenix will add another prize to his growing chest of accolades at the Toronto International Film Festival's inaugural Tribute Gala.

Man takes golf cart on wild ride into Florida Walmart store  Souris Plain DealerGIBSONTON, Fla. — Authorities say a 56-year-old Florida man took his golf cart on a wild ride through a Walmart store, terrorizing shoppers and ignoring ...

US wholesale prices rise just 0.2% in July  Souris Plain DealerWASHINGTON — U.S. wholesale prices ticked up just 0.2% in July, the latest sign that inflationary pressures are largely in check.The Labor Department said ...

My Potato Blossoms Turned Into Tomatoes Potatoes  Souris Plain DealerTomatoes and potatoes are in the same family: the Nightshades or Solanaceae. While potatoes produce their edible product under the ground in the form of ...

Chili Day  Souris Plain DealerWestoba Credit Union – Souris Branch, held a Chili Day on Wednesday, July 17, with the proceeds of $378.40 being forwarded to Cubs and Scouts. . . .

Canada raises travel warning amid escalating protests in Hong Kong  Souris Plain DealerOTTAWA — The federal government has issued a travel advisory that urges Canadians travelling to Hong Kong to exercise "a high degree of caution" because ...

UK economy shrinks for first time since 2012 as Brexit bites  Souris Plain DealerLONDON — The British economy unexpectedly shrank in the second quarter for the first time since 2012 as Brexit uncertainties heaped pressure on firms, ...

Girl Power  Souris Plain DealerCamp Runamuck held a "Girl Power" Camp on July 30. The day started with Nikki Kempthorne who did yoga with the girls. After lunch the girls were around town ...

Malaysia charges 17 Goldman Sachs figures over 1MDB scandal  Souris Plain DealerKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Malaysia filed criminal charges on Friday against 17 more current and former directors at three Goldman Sachs subsidiaries for ...

Watch for the Peachicks  Souris Plain DealerIt's that time of year when the newly born baby peacocks are out and about with their mommas. This mommy peacock is making sure her baby get across the ...

Canadian softball pitcher Sara Groenewegen weighs in on remarkable journey  Souris Plain DealerLIMA, Peru — Sara Groenewegen has limited memory from her unexpected health ordeal just over a year ago. It's probably for the best as the jarring details are ...

Opponents of refinery location take case to Supreme Court  Souris Plain DealerBISMARCK, N.D. — Two environmental groups who say North Dakota regulators should have intervened in the location of an oil refinery near the state's top ...

Atlanta bans electric scooters at night, after deadly wrecks  Souris Plain DealerAtlanta is banning electric scooters in the nighttime hours during what's been a deadly summer for riders.The ban comes as cities across the nation struggle to ...

Inuk woman bikes across Canada to raise awareness about Indigenous suicides  Souris Plain DealerMONTREAL — Hannah Tooktoo, an Inuk mother from Nunavik, Que., descended from her bike Thursday, 55 days after pedalling across the country to raise ...

Trump, getting facts wrong, says he may free Blagojevich  Souris Plain DealerCHICAGO — President Donald Trump has sent his clearest signal yet that he may be about to sign commutation papers freeing former Illinois governor and ...

Trump fundraiser puts billionaire host on defensive  Souris Plain DealerWASHINGTON — A billionaire New York investor and owner of the Miami Dolphins who is hosting a high-dollar fundraiser for Donald Trump on Friday also has ...