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Devin Dreeshen issues brief statement on violence at U.S. Capitol
A local MLA who worked on Donald Trump's presidential election campaign in 2016 has issued a brief statement regarding Wednesday's violence in Washington, D.C. Angry supporters of President Trump stor...
Jan 06, 2021
Media captures unprecedented storming of U.S. Capitol
NEW YORK - The storming of the U.S. Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump played out on television in searing fashion Wednesday, with stunning pictures of guns drawn in the House of Represen...
Jan 06, 2021
Experts: Capitol riot product of years of hateful rhetoric
COLLEGE PARK, Md. - The storming of the U.S. Capitol is a jarring but natural product of years of violence and hateful rhetoric stoked by disinformation and conspiracy theories, experts on far-right e...
Jan 06, 2021
Amid Capitol violence, Facebook, Twitter remove Trump video
Facebook and Twitter removed a short video by President Donald Trump in which he urged supporters who stormed the U.S. Capitol Wednesday to "go home" while also repeating false accusations about the i...
Jan 06, 2021
Canadian international Liam Millar joins Charlton Athletic on loan from Liverpool
Canadian international Liam Millar has joined Charlton Athletic on loan from Liverpool through the end of the season.The 21-year-old from Brampton, Ont., who impressed during two previous loan spells ...
Jan 06, 2021
TC Energy invites bids for Keystone pipeline space as plans advance for Keystone XL
CALGARY - The Calgary company building the Keystone XL pipeline is inviting oil shippers to bid for capacity expected to be made available when it opens in about two years despite a vow by the incomin...
Jan 06, 2021
Wilkinson, First Nations concerned by sale of energy leases in Alaska wildlife refuge
Federal politicians and northern First Nations expressed concern over Wednesday's sale of energy leases in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. "Canada continues to strongly oppose development in...
Jan 06, 2021
Fresh off winning ATP comeback player of year award, Vasek Pospisil is aiming higher
Playing pain-free tennis has Canada's Vasek Pospisil thinking about what might be possible on the ATP Tour's singles scene. A refreshed mindset and solid results have helped build his confidence too. ...
Jan 06, 2021
GoFundMe campaign launched for Camp L.G. Barnes
A central Alberta woman is taking matters into her own hands in hopes of garnering community support for a local camp tailored to meet the needs of adults with developmental disabilities.Allene Stilli...
Jan 06, 2021
Edmonton Oilers look for stronger supporting cast for Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl
As the Edmonton Oilers reclaim their dressing room from the Canadian team and Rogers Place from the world junior men's hockey championship, training camp questions follow them to their digs. Camp migh...
Jan 06, 2021