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Derek Sloan says no regrets over failed bid for Conservative leadership
OTTAWA - Conservative MP Derek Sloan, who finished last in the party's recent leadership race, says he has no regrets about his campaign. Sloan says he supports the winner of the race, Erin O'Toole, a...
Sep 09, 2020
Six First Nations in Alberta acquire equity stake in $1.5-billion power plant project
CALGARY - The Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation (AIOC) has announced its first commitment to provide a loan guarantee to a consortium of six Alberta First Nations to enable their participat...
Sep 09, 2020
Mandela's lawyer, anti-apartheid activist George Bizos dies
JOHANNESBURG - Anti-apartheid crusader and Nelson Mandela's personal lawyer George Bizos has died at 92, his family said Wednesday. He died of natural causes at home, the family said. Bizos, who came ...
Sep 09, 2020
NY doctor charged in serial sexual assaults on patients
NEW YORK - A former New York gynecologist accused of sexually abusing dozens of patients, including the wife of former Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang, was charged Wednesday with attacki...
Sep 09, 2020
Alberta moves to improve palliative care
Alberta has announced $6 million for two palliative care groups to enhance care and the appointment of an MLA to consult with stakeholders to allocate another $14 million to palliative care over the n...
Sep 09, 2020
Legault, Ford call on Ottawa to increase health transfers to provinces
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. - The premiers of Ontario and Quebec are calling on Ottawa to increase health transfers to the provinces, saying sustainable, long-term funding is required on top of the fe...
Sep 09, 2020
Defence submits resolution proposal for man charged in December murder in Red Deer
A proposed resolution has been submitted for the case of a man charged in a fatal shooting last year in Red Deer. Chase Freed appeared in Red Deer provincial court Wednesday morning via CCTV from the ...
Sep 09, 2020
Second bid for freedom proves fatal for ball python near Victoria
SAANICH, B.C. - A python that twice escaped from its owner in the Victoria area has not survived its second bid for freedom. Saanich police say the snake, which was nearly 1.5 metres long,&n...
Sep 09, 2020
On new album, Chick Corea plays with a piano and his fans
NEW YORK - If you're very lucky, one day Chick Corea will make your portrait. And because he's a formidable musician, it will be a portrait entirely in musical notes. Corea likes inviting volunteers o...
Sep 09, 2020
Psych assessment ordered after chaotic court appearance for man accused of killing Red Deer doctor
The second court appearance for the man charged in the murder of a Red Deer family doctor last month, much like the first, was nothing short of chaotic.Deng Mabiour made his second appearance in Red D...
Sep 09, 2020