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Details emerge of alleged abuse at now-shuttered Quebec roadside zoo
MONTREAL - The animals in a small Quebec zoo at the heart of an animal cruelty investigation were allegedly malnourished and lacked adequate space, water and veterinary care, according to newly r...
Jun 13, 2019
Solitary confinement bill passes in Senate with changes supported by 100 lawyers
OTTAWA - A bill that aims to end solitary confinement has passed in the Senate with a number of amendments - changes a large group of lawyers and law societies say are necessary to...
Jun 13, 2019
Jury can't decide on charges against Arizona border activist
TUCSON, Ariz. - A U.S. jury could not reach a verdict Tuesday against a border activist charged with conspiracy to transport and harbour migrants in a trial that humanitarian aid groups said would hav...
Jun 13, 2019
Sentence expires for man convicted in Mayerthorpe Mountie killings
EDMONTON - A man convicted for his role in the shooting deaths of four Mounties in rural Alberta is no longer subject to parole conditions. Shawn Hennessey pleaded guilty to manslaughter and...
Jun 13, 2019
BIG 105, 106.7 The Drive team up with Canadian Blood Services for 'Bloodathon'
Central Albertans are being encouraged to roll up their sleeves and help save a life this Friday.BIG 105, 106.7 The Drive and Canadian Blood Services are teaming up to present their second annual "Blo...
Jun 13, 2019
Trump says Press Secretary Sanders to leave White House
WASHINGTON - White House press secretary Sarah Sanders will be leaving the Trump administration at the end of the month. President Donald Trump announced the news on Twitter Wednesday. He says Sanders...
Jun 13, 2019
Ottawa asks U.S. to note cannabis pardons to ensure accurate picture
Ottawa is encouraging Washington to take careful note of criminal pardons granted to Canadians for pot possession so that U.S. officers have the most accurate information...
Jun 13, 2019
Federal carbon tax coming to Alberta in January: environment minister
Ottawa says a federal carbon tax will be imposed on Alberta starting Jan. 1. Federal Environment Minister Catherine McKenna says she has written the province to inform it of the decision. She says 90 ...
Jun 13, 2019
Federal carbon tax will be imposed in Alberta on Jan. 1
Ottawa says a federal carbon tax will be imposed on Alberta starting Jan. 1.Federal Environment Minister Catherine McKenna says she has written the province to inform it of the decision.She says 90 pe...
Jun 13, 2019
Commons committee urges feds to consider decriminalizing simple drug possession
OTTAWA - The House of Commons health committee is urging the federal government to look at Portugal's decriminalization of simple possession of illicit drugs and examine how the idea could be "po...
Jun 13, 2019