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Biden backers make final plea for delivery of mail ballots
PHILADELPHIA - Down to the wire with the threat of court battles looming, supporters of former Vice-President Joe Biden scrambled Monday to rally swing-state voters to drop off ballots, visit precinct...
Nov 02, 2020
'A new day' for The City of Red Deer and Westerner Park
Red Deer City Manager Allan Seabrooke says it's a new day when it comes to the nearly year-long saga since The City took over financial oversight of the Westerner Exhibition Association.Officials with...
Nov 02, 2020
Toronto Blue Jays ace Hyun-Jin Ryu named finalist for American League Cy Young Award
Toronto Blue Jays ace Hyun-Jin Ryu has been named one of three finalists for the 2020 American League Cy Young Award.The finalists were announced on Monday, and are voted on by Baseball Writers' Assoc...
Nov 02, 2020
Mural on systemic racism has led to 'difficult conversations': Victoria mayor
VICTORIA - Mayor Lisa Helps says the vandalism of art in public places isn't acceptable after a mural in Victoria that has sparked a debate over freedom of expression and systemic racism was defaced o...
Nov 02, 2020
PEI Progressive Conservatives jump to majority status with byelection win
CHARLOTTETOWN - Prince Edward Island's governing Progressive Conservatives have won a crucial byelection that will transform their minority government into a slim majority. With the election of Zack B...
Nov 02, 2020
Burgeoning Stu Sells series an important part of curling calendar
A visit to the High Park Club during the Stu Sells Toronto Tankard is like the curling equivalent of seeing your favourite band in a small club and then chatting up the musicians afterwards over a few...
Nov 02, 2020
Prison justice society urges 'drastic action' as COVID-19 spreads in Calgary jail
CALGARY - The president of the Alberta Prison Justice Society is calling for drastic action after almost two-thirds of inmates at the Calgary Correctional Centre contracted COVID-19.Amanda Hart-Dowhun...
Nov 02, 2020
In an unforgettable year, Americans brace for impact as a seismic election day looms
WASHINGTON, Wash. - George Washington's "last great experiment" faces an existential test beginning Tuesday as the polarized voters of an energized, outraged and well-armed body politic finish their d...
Nov 02, 2020
Macaroni and breath mints: pandemic puts strange things in N.L. Halloween bags
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Boxes of Kraft Dinner. Erasers. A fistful of loose mints. These are just some of the unorthodox treats that landed in kids' trick-or-treat bags in Newfoundland and Labrador this Hal...
Nov 02, 2020
MISSING: Andrew Hubke, 65, from Red Deer
Nov. 3 - Red Deer RCMP have located Andrew Humbke, and thank the public for their assistance.
Nov 02, 2020