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Mother-in-law of B.C. knife victim says 'monster' robbed son of woman he loved
NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. - The mother-in-law of a woman killed in a mass stabbing at a North Vancouver, B.C., library two years ago has told a sentencing hearing that her attacker is a "monster" who stol...
Jul 06, 2023
Red Deer woman wins $100,000 on EXTRA
Editor's Note: Due to significant amounts of online harassment suffered in the past by local lottery winners , moving forward, rdnewsNOW has decided to no longer publish the names, likenesses or image...
Jul 06, 2023
UPDATE: ALERT says nearly 100 3D-printed guns seized in Alberta during recent operation
The Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT) has updated its investigation into a Canada-wide operation related to illicit firearms trafficking and manufacturing.It was announced June 22 that nu...
Jul 06, 2023
US to provide cluster munitions to Ukraine as part of a new military aid package: AP sources
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Biden administration has decided to provide cluster munitions to Ukraine and is expected to announce on Friday that the Pentagon will send thousands as part of the latest militar...
Jul 06, 2023
Two Canadian women and three children on way home from detention camps in Syria
OTTAWA - Two women and three children who were temporarily missing in Syria after failing to board a repatriation flight to Canada in April are now flying home. The women and children were among a gro...
Jul 06, 2023
Ponoka Stampede volunteer recognized for dedication
A Ponoka Stampede volunteer was given special recognition for his dedication to the rodeo.Mike Williams says that while he can't remember when he first started volunteering for Ponoka Stampede, it's n...
Jul 06, 2023
Siksika Nation signs deal with province for addiction recovery centre
A southeastern Alberta First Nation has signed a memorandum of understanding with the province to build an addiction treatment facility on Treaty 7 territory.Siksika Nation chief Ouray Crowfoot, Premi...
Jul 06, 2023
Canada rugby women look forward to rare home game as Ottawa hosts Pacific Four Series
A rare home game for the Canadian women's rugby team could be a record-breaker Saturday. Rugby Canada expects the test match against world champion New Zealand to draw a crowd of more than 7,500 to Ot...
Jul 06, 2023
Defending champion Canada to face Jamaica in Olympic women's soccer qualifier
TORONTO - The Canadian women's soccer team will face Jamaica in a two-game series in September with a spot in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Canada, the defending Olympic champion, will travel to Kingston, ...
Jul 06, 2023
Owner of the submersible that imploded during Titanic dive suspends operations
The company that owned a submersible that fatally imploded on its way to explore the wreck of the Titanic said Thursday it has suspended operations. OceanGate, a company based in Everett, Washington, ...
Jul 06, 2023