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NewsAlert: Former N.S. premier John Buchanan dies
HALIFAX - John Buchanan, who was Progressive Conservative premier of Nova Scotia from 1978 to 1990, has died. He was 88. A Halifax lawyer before entering politics, Buchanan was known for his folksy ma...
Oct 04, 2019
Dr. Dre, Iovine unveil high-tech new building at USC
LOS ANGELES - Andre "Dr. Dre" Young and Jimmy Iovine want a new high-tech building bearing their names at the University of Southern California to become a place where young creatives can understand m...
Oct 04, 2019
Jury begins hearing evidence in accused Fredericton shooter's fitness hearing
FREDERICTON - The hearing to determine if Matthew Raymond is fit to stand trial on four counts of first-degree murder has begun hearing evidence, including testimony from its first witness, audio...
Oct 04, 2019
Pastor, radio host charged with sexual battery on child
WINTER PARK, Fla. - A popular Christian radio show host is being held without bail in Florida on allegations that he sexually abused a child numerous times over five years. The Orlando Sentinel report...
Oct 04, 2019
Drayton Valley RCMP Report: Sept. 26-Oct. 3
September 268:34 am - Drayton Valley - Ramada Inn - Complainant reporting attempted theft of quad overnight. Straps were cut, did not manage to get the quad out of the box of the truck. There is a pos...
Oct 04, 2019
Dryer fire in Penhold apartment building
PENHOLD- On Friday October 4 at 4:25 a.m., firefighters responded to a three story apartment building on Robinson Avenue.Fire Captain Josh Wilson said they were told by residents evacuating the buildi...
Oct 04, 2019
James Franco’s ex-students sue alleging sexual impropriety
LOS ANGELES - Two actresses sued James Franco and the acting and film school he founded Thursday, saying he intimidated his students into gratuitous and exploitative sexual situations far beyond those...
Oct 04, 2019
Organizers: Plácido Domingo to be absent from Batuta Prizes
MEXICO CITY - Organizers of this weekend's Batuta Prizes in Mexico say opera star Plcido Domingo will not attend, following multiple allegations from women who say the legendary Spanish tenor sexually...
Oct 04, 2019
New Zealand All Blacks pound Canada 63-0 at Rugby World Cup
OITA, Japan - Refreshed after an 11-day break, New Zealand gave Canada a 63-0 thrashing that was expected in the Rugby World Cup on Wednesday. The gulf in class between the defending champion All Blac...
Oct 04, 2019
Mounties need help to find Constable Scarecrow
LLOYDMINSTER- Constable Scarecrow is missing and RCMP in Lloydminster want help getting their colleague back.Police say the life-size cutout, usually used to enforce traffic safety, was last seen on S...
Oct 04, 2019