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Bill to mandate sexual-assault law training for judges passes House of Commons
OTTAWA - A long-awaited bill that would require judges to commit to take training in sexual assault law has passed unanimously in the House of Commons. The proposed legislation originated as a private...
Nov 23, 2020
AJHL teams press pause following positive COVID-19 cases
Several teams in the Alberta Junior Hockey League are temporarily hanging up their skates in response to a number of cases of COVID-19. The Olds Grizzlys are pausing all activities until December 3 as...
Nov 23, 2020
A steady if unspectacular season comes to a close for Canada's Auger-Aliassime
Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime started the year at No. 21 in the world rankings and finished the season in the same position. His 2020 campaign was steady if unspectacular as growth in some areas was ...
Nov 23, 2020
In Halifax, housing advocates fear shortages of shelter adding to the 'new poor'
HALIFAX - Community legal worker Mark Culligan refers to cases of Nova Scotians facing pandemic-era evictions in a hot housing market as "the new poor." "We're seeing a growth of a new form of homeles...
Nov 23, 2020
Experienced Toronto FC ready to take on upstart Nashville SC in playoff action
Coach Greg Vanney has a simple message for his players as Toronto FC prepares for a playoff run: just be yourself. "There's no need to try to do more because it's a playoff game," Vanney said on...
Nov 23, 2020
Animal rescue group offers to relocate Montreal-area deer and avoid slaughter
MONTREAL - An animal rescue organization is offering a Montreal-area city an alternative to slaughtering about 15 white-tailed deer living in a local park. The organization, Animal Sauvetage Rescue, a...
Nov 23, 2020
Alberta Liberal Party leader stepping down to accept new job in law
CALGARY - The Alberta Liberal Party says its leader, David Khan, is stepping down.A news release from the party on Sunday evening says Khan is accepting a new job in law.It says the party's board of d...
Nov 23, 2020
AHS promotes National Addictions Awareness Week
Alberta Health Services (AHS) is teaming up with individuals, community groups, schools and businesses across the province to mark National Addictions Awareness Week, which runs Nov. 22 to 28.The effe...
Nov 23, 2020
Seniors facility pauses visits after positive COVID-19 test
A Red Deer area seniors facility has suspended all visits following a positive test for COVID-19. The Hamlets at Red Deer in Gasoline Alley said it was informed of the positive test on Saturday. "This...
Nov 23, 2020
Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson announces he's not running for re-election next fall
EDMONTON - The mayor of Edmonton says he won't seek re-election next fall.Don Iveson, who first became mayor in 2013, says that he had only ever hoped to serve two terms as leader of the Alberta capit...
Nov 23, 2020