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Chair of inquiry into youth protection services says Quebec society failed kids
MONTREAL - An inquiry into Quebec's maligned youth protection system began Tuesday with a declaration from its chair that the exercise itself reflects a societal failure....
Oct 24, 2019

Grounded Boeing plane churns up more turbulence at airlines
DALLAS - The grounding of the Boeing 737 Max has lasted far longer and, as Southwest Airlines and American Airlines can attest, more expensive than airlines ever expected. The CEOs of both airlines sa...
Oct 24, 2019

Jury starts deliberating at Edmontohn trial for suspect in officer stabbing
EDMONTON - A jury has started deliberating in the trial for a man accused of stabbing an Edmonton police officer and striking four pedestrians with a van. Abdulahi Hasan Sharif, who is 32, has pl...
Oct 24, 2019

Ticats colourful linebacker Simoni Lawrence enjoying banner '19 season
HAMILTON - Simoni Lawrence is good with being public Enemy No. 1 across most of the CFL. Like him or not, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats' colourful linebacker is a leading contender for the league'...
Oct 24, 2019

Legal aid won't take on Quebec man seeking to withdraw guilty plea for killing unborn child
MONTREAL - A Quebec man seeking to withdraw his guilty pleas in the killing of his unborn child and the stabbing of his ex-wife won't be represented by legal aid in the case. Sofiane Ghazi suddenly pl...
Oct 24, 2019

RCMP remind Red Deer motorists to drive safely following two-vehicle crash
Submitted)Red Deer RCMP are reminding local motorists to allow themselves enough time to get to where they're going and obey all the rules of the road following a two-vehicle collision near Bower Pond...
Oct 24, 2019 An 18-year-old woman is facing two Traffic Safety Act violations following a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Taylor Drive and Kerry Wood Drive Wednesday night. Fortunately, no one was hurt. (Photo Submitted)

N.B. Appeal Court orders new murder trial for woman convicted in stabbing death
FREDERICTON - New Brunswick's Court of Appeal has ordered a new trial for a young woman convicted in the brutal slaying of a Moncton teen who was stabbed about 200 times. A spokeswoman confirmed today...
Oct 24, 2019

Toronto band The Beaches to perform at Grey Cup kickoff show
CALGARY - Toronto four-piece the Beaches will play at the Grey Cup kickoff show in Calgary next month. The opening festivities will also feature the Calgary Stampede Showband and a young guest vo...
Oct 24, 2019

2019 winners announced for Cash and Cars Lottery
"It's donating with a chance to win, so it's a win-win."That's how Lawrence Chang of Leduc described his win when told his lucky ticket number 700737009 had just won him the Alberta Cancer Foundation ...
Oct 24, 2019

Chicago Cubs hire David Ross to replace Maddon as manager
CHICAGO - The Chicago Cubs hired former catcher David Ross to replace Joe Maddon as their manager Thursday, hoping he can help them get back to the playoffs after missing out for the first since 2014....
Oct 24, 2019