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Scheer vows internal free-trade deal as part of vision for stronger federation
OTTAWA - If the Conservatives win the Oct. 21 federal election, Andrew Scheer says he'll convene a first-ministers' meeting within 100 days devoted to knocking down barriers to trade among Canada's pr...
Jun 04, 2019
Warriors won't have Kevin Durant, Kevon Looney for Game 3 against Raptors
OAKLAND, Calif. - The Golden State Warriors will be short-handed for Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday. Warriors coach Steve Kerr said Tuesday forward Kevon Looney...
Jun 04, 2019
Police forces look to take missing, murdered Indigenous women inquiry findings
OTTAWA - The Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police says it is looking to help police services across Canada with recommendations from the national inquiry into missing and murdered I...
Jun 04, 2019
Hamilton-Tiger-Cats release veteran Canadian receiver Shamawd Chambers
HAMILTON - The Hamilton Tiger-Cats released veteran Canadian receiver Shamawd Chambers on Tuesday. Chambers was among three players cut by Hamilton. The others were American Avery Jordan and...
Jun 04, 2019
Winnipeg expected to host NFL exhibition game between Oakland, Green Bay
WINNIPEG - It seems the NFL is coming to Winnipeg. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers will hold a news conference at Investors Group Field on Wednesday. It's expected the CFL club will announce ...
Jun 04, 2019
Dasan Brown becomes first Canadian selected in MLB draft, going to Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays have selected the first Canadian in the 2019 Major League Baseball draft, taking Oakville, Ont., outfielder Dasan Brown in the third round (88th overall) on Tuesday. The six...
Jun 04, 2019
Toronto Wolfpack forward Darcy Lussick barred entry by British customs
TORONTO - The complexities of being a transatlantic rugby league team were highlighted this week with British border officials refusing entry to Toronto Wolfpack forward Darcy Lussick. The 29-year-old...
Jun 04, 2019
Number of evacuees from Pikangikum First Nation hits 1,700 as wildfire grows
PIKANGIKUM, Ont. - Evacuees from Pikangikum First Nation will be taken to host cities in two provinces on Sunday while a wildfire continues to grow near the northwestern Ontario community. T...
Jun 04, 2019
MISSING: Thien ‘Johnson’ Tran, 28, of Red Deer
Red Deer RCMP are asking for the public's assistance to locate a missing 28-year-old man.Thien 'Johnson' Tran was last seen in Red Deer on May 18. Police wish to verify his well-being.Tran is describe...
Jun 04, 2019
Blackfalds, Lacombe roll out BOLT Transit survey
The City of Lacombe and the Town of Blackfalds are asking for your input on BOLT Transit service in order to help prioritize improvement options. Residents and riders are being asked to complete a sur...
Jun 04, 2019