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Oland murder case highlights costs required for successful defence
FREDERICTON - Dennis Oland didn't receive special favours before the courts in his murder re-trial, but the case shows how money can make a difference in mounting a successful defence, say l...
Jul 24, 2019
2 riders kicked out of Tour de France after altercation
GAP, France - Two riders, including a teammate of defending Tour de France champion Geraint Thomas, have been kicked out of the race after they got into an altercation. Cycling governing body UCI and ...
Jul 24, 2019
Health officials to meet with Attawapiskat families about water: O'Regan
OTTAWA - The federal government is committing more assistance for a northern Ontario reserve facing challenges with its water supply, Indigenous Services Minister Seamus O'Regan said Monday, adding&nb...
Jul 24, 2019
No defence called in trial of man accused of killing B.C. police officer
NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. - The lawyer for a man accused of murdering a police officer in Abbotsford, B.C., will not call a defence in the trial. Martin Peters, who represents Oscar Arfmann, told the...
Jul 24, 2019
13U AAA Braves set to host provincials at Great Chief Park
The Red Deer Mr. Suds 13U AAA Braves are set to host the 2019 Baseball Alberta Provincial Championships at Great Chief Park over the next two weekends.Nine teams from across the province will compete ...
Jul 24, 2019
Playground speed zone changes approved in Sylvan Lake
Council for the Town of Sylvan Lake has given final approval to changes that aim to increase pedestrian safety and reduce motorist confusion in both school and playground zones. This after council gav...
Jul 24, 2019
Toddler rescued from trench in Saskatchewan after searchers hear his giggles
ANEROID, Sask. - An Edmonton woman says her toddler is tired, a little scratched up and sunburned but otherwise fine after he spent overnight in a muddy trench in southwestern Saskatchewan. Keele...
Jul 24, 2019
Giffen Nyren sentenced after trying to grab baby, evade police in B.C.
KELOWNA - A former WHL hockey player and member of the Lacombe Generals pleaded guilty to assault in a B.C. courtroom on Tuesday.Court heard that Harold Giffen Nyren tried to grab a 14-month-old toddl...
Jul 24, 2019 Giffen Nyren
Swedish investigation ends of man in fight with A$AP Rocky
STOCKHOLM - Swedish prosecutors have dropped their investigation of a man they say was involved in a fight with American rapper A$AP Rocky. Magnus Stromberg represents the alleged victim and said Mond...
Jul 24, 2019
Evicted tenant challenges 'draconian' pot law as unconstitutional
TORONTO - A man evicted from his home and whose possessions were seized has launched a legal challenge to new Ontario legislation that aims to weed out illegal cannabis sales. In an unproven applicati...
Jul 24, 2019