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O'Toole defends Conservatives' handling of Vance allegation in 2015
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole says he acted appropriately after hearing a "rumour" about Jonathan Vance months before the general took over as Canada's top military commander in July 2015....
Apr 29, 2021

Union denounces federal back-to-work legislation to reopen Port of Montreal
OTTAWA - The spokesman for a union representing striking dockworkers at Montreal's port called on Thursday for an end to contentious scheduling practices before the workers are forced back on the job....
Apr 29, 2021

UK film academy suspends Noel Clarke over misconduct claims
LONDON - Britain's motion picture academy on Thursday suspended actor-director Noel Clarke after a newspaper reported that multiple women had accused him of sexual harassment or bullying. The film and...
Apr 29, 2021

COVID-19 vaccine uptake among Canada's oldest residents higher than for flu shot
OTTAWA - Health Canada data suggest seniors are getting vaccinated in higher numbers for COVID-19 than they did for the flu. Deputy Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Howard Njoo says almost nine in 10 C...
Apr 29, 2021

New rent support announced for Albertans between jobs
The provincial government is launching a new Temporary Rent Assistance Benefit for eligible Albertans on May 1.Under the redesigned Rent Supplement Program, the province says the new temporary benefit...
Apr 29, 2021

Alberta RCMP warn residents about Bitcoin scams
GRANDE PRAIRIE, AB- Grande Prairie RCMP are warning local residents and business owners to be cautious of scams involving cryptocurrency, also known as bitcoin.RCMP say over the past few months they h...
Apr 29, 2021

Idaho lawmaker accused of rape resigns after ethics ruling
BOISE, Idaho - An Idaho lawmaker accused of rape by a 19-year-old legislative intern has resigned after an ethics committee found he should be formally censured. The investigation into Rep. Aaron von ...
Apr 29, 2021

New trial dates set for man accused of fraud while posing as lawyer
New trial dates have been set for a Red Deer man accused of defrauding several people out of thousands of dollars while posing as a lawyer.Chance Aaron Shaw, 29, will have a three-day trial from Nov. ...
Apr 29, 2021

RDC future remains unclear as Alberta announces 10-year post-secondary strategy
The City of Red Deer says it will be reviewing what the provincial government's newly announced 10-year strategy for post-secondary education might mean for Red Deer College. Advanced Education Minist...
Apr 29, 2021

De Grasse launches initiative to get cooped up Canadian kids out and running
After a crazy few months of being locked out of weight rooms, and scouring the neighbourhood for grass fields to train on, Andre De Grasse says he can handle any COVID-19 restrictions the Tokyo Olympi...
Apr 29, 2021