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Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong released from prison
HONG KONG - Joshua Wong, a leading figure in Hong Kong's 2014 Umbrella Movement demonstrations, has been released from prison. Wong's release from the Lai Chi Kok Correctional Facility on Monday came ...
Jun 16, 2019
3rd suspected suicide in less than 2 weeks for NY police
New York City police say a 29-year-old officer died Friday in the department's third suspected suicide in less than two weeks. Police say he shot himself in the head around 3:45 p.m. on a Staten Islan...
Jun 16, 2019
Hong Kong police begin to clear streets of protesters
Hong Kong police and protesters faced off Monday as authorities began trying to clear the streets of a few hundred who remained near the city government headquarters after massive demonstrations that ...
Jun 16, 2019
Ottawa to issue apology to Italian Canadians mistreated during Second World War
VAUGHAN, Ont. - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government is committed to issuing a formal apology to Italian Canadians mistreated in the country during the Second Worl...
Jun 16, 2019
Telegraph-Journal wins 2018 Michener Award recognizing public-service journalism
OTTAWA - The Telegraph-Journal in New Brunswick has been named the winner of the 2018 Michener Award, which honours excellence in public-service journalism. The Saint John-based newspaper wa...
Jun 16, 2019
First Nations, developer call for return and protection of sacred burial site
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. - Indigenous leaders from across British Columbia and parts of the United States gathered at a sacred burial site in Abbotsford, B.C., alongside the developer who owns it, c...
Jun 16, 2019
Canadian sports fans have changed since the Blue Jays' World Series wins
TORONTO - After more than a quarter century since one of the country's major pro sports teams took home a championship, Canadian sports fans will finally be able to celebrate on Monday with a par...
Jun 16, 2019
Walk to End ALS raises more than $70,000 in Red Deer
The Walk to End ALS took place in a number of Alberta cities over the weekend.At Great Chief Park in Red Deer, the event raised over $70,000 for research and programming for patients.Marni Halwas, Man...
Jun 16, 2019
Relay for Life raises $60,000 for cancer research
Cancer survivors and their friends and family once again participated in the local edition of Relay for Life on Saturday.The event took place at CrossRoads Church.Full totals haven't been tallied, but...
Jun 16, 2019 (Kael Clark)
Man and child believed dead in northern Alberta fire
PLAMONDON - Two people, including one who police believe was a child, have been found dead inside a burnt-out home in northern Alberta.RCMP say members from their detachment in Lac La Biche were calle...
Jun 16, 2019