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Trump lawyers seek dismissal of DC federal election subversion case, arguing presidential immunity
WASHINGTON (AP) - Lawyers for Donald Trump asked a judge on Thursday to dismiss the Washington federal election subversion case against him, arguing the Republican is immune from prosecution for actio...
Oct 05, 2023
Lions, Bombers faceoff with first place in the CFL's Western Division at stake
SURREY, B.C. - Season series winner, first place in the CFL's Western Division and bragging rights. That's what is at stake as the Lions (11-4) host the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (11-4) Friday night in wh...
Oct 05, 2023
Accused in secrets case was expected to achieve 'significant outcomes' for RCMP
OTTAWA - Evidence at the trial of a former RCMP intelligence official charged with breaching Canada's secrets law reveals he was in charge of a unit expected to work in a high-pressure environment. A ...
Oct 05, 2023
Quebec tables bill to sue drug companies for health-care costs linked to opioids
QUEBEC - The Quebec government has introduced a bill that would allow it to join a class-action lawsuit against more than 40 pharmaceutical companies accused of downplaying the harmful effects of opio...
Oct 05, 2023
Psychiatrist shortage denounced in aftermath of Quebec killing spree, coroner hears
MONTREAL - A Quebec doctor denounced to local health officials the severe lack of psychiatrists in a Montreal suburb, shortly after three men were gunned down by a man with mental health issues in Aug...
Oct 05, 2023
Federal funding from PrairiesCan enables Red Deer Polytechnic to add new equipment to expand medical manufacturing capacity
Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) has increased its additive manufacturing capacity in the Centre for Innovation in Manufacturing - Technology Access Centre (CIM-TAC) with an additional federal investment of...
Oct 05, 2023
Oilers sign forward Stonehouse to three-year, entry-level contract
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Brady Stonehouse to a three-year, entry-level contract. The 19-year-old from Blenheim, Ont., impressed Oilers coaches and scouts after being invited ...
Oct 05, 2023
Trudeau says he never suggested those worried about 'parental rights' are hateful
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he never suggested that individuals concerned about their rights as parents were hateful when he issued a statement in response to the thousands who attende...
Oct 05, 2023
This week in Red Deer Polytechnic Athletics
Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) Hockey is back at Red Deer Polytechnic with Queens Hockey dropping the puck on their season this weekend. They will be in Olds to take on the Broncos on Fri...
Oct 05, 2023
Canada will be there for Ukraine regardless of what happens on Capitol Hill: Trudeau
WASHINGTON - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the leadership chaos gripping Capitol Hill will have no impact on Canada's ongoing support for Ukraine. Tuesday's unprecedented ouster of former House S...
Oct 05, 2023