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'Tell me I'm small:' CFL MOP Brandon Banks fired up by a career of being underestimated
CALGARY - At five-foot-seven and 150-pounds, Hamilton Tiger-Cats receiver Brandon Banks is used to being thought of as the little guy. That just serves as motivation for the CFL's most ...
Nov 24, 2019
Military member accused of running illegal marijuana-oil lab in B.C.
OTTAWA - A Canadian Armed Forces member in British Columbia has been charged with allegedly operating an illegal marijuana-oil extraction lab, which police in other jurisdictions have linked to a ...
Nov 24, 2019
Evacuated Winnipeg hotel had no carbon monoxide detectors: report
WINNIPEG - A hotel that was evacuated last summer due to a carbon monoxide leak had no carbon monoxide detectors, contrary to the provincial fire code, says Manitoba's Office of the Fire Com...
Nov 24, 2019
Auger-Aliassime drops Canada's first Davis Cup final match to Spain
MADRID - Roberto Bautista Agut delivered a big blow to Canada's hopes of capturing its first Davis Cup title. The 31-year-old veteran defeated Montreal teenager Felix Auger-Aliassime 7-6 (3), 6-3 ...
Nov 24, 2019
China's 'different view of the world' major focus of Halifax security forum
HALIFAX - Canada's defence minister says he doesn't see China as an adversary, as a security conference in Halifax this weekend prepares to focus heavily on the Asian superpower. Harjit Sajjan&nb...
Nov 24, 2019
Secret documents reveal how China mass detention camps work
The watch towers, double-locked doors and video surveillance in the Chinese camps are there "to prevent escapes." Uighurs and other minorities held inside are scored on how well they speak the dominan...
Nov 24, 2019
China's new envoy says Canadians should speak out against Hong Kong protests
OTTAWA - Beijing has a new representative in Canada but his stern message to Ottawa remains the same as his predecessor's: release Huawei Technologies executive Meng Wanzhou, arrested in Van...
Nov 24, 2019
Rebels blown out 11-2 at home against Hurricanes
The Lethbridge Hurricanes controlled and dominated the Rebels in a 11-2 win Saturday in Red Deer. Red Deer chased the game very early when the Lethbridge Hurricanes got themselves on the board in the ...
Nov 24, 2019 (Rob Wallator)
Red Tape Ministry struggling to keep up with submissions, says associate minister
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The ministry created to reduce red tape has been overwhelmed with thousands of requests and is "not moving as smoothly and efficiently" as first hoped.That's according to Grant Hunter...
Nov 24, 2019 (LethbridgeNewsNow)
Teen dies following crash in Fort Saskatchewan
FORT SASKATCHEWAN, Alta. - A 15-year-old boy has died after he was hit by a vehicle in Fort Saskatchewan, Alta.RCMP say the crash happened at about 6 a.m. on Saturday.They say the teen was a pedestria...
Nov 24, 2019