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Billionaire conservative donor David Koch dies at 79
NEW YORK - Billionaire industrialist David H. Koch, who with his older brother Charles poured a fortune into right-wing causes, transforming the American political landscape and shaping U.S. policies ...
Aug 25, 2019
Bucs lose Alberta Football League championship in heartbreaking fashion
CALGARY -The football gods were not in the Central Alberta Buccaneers' favour on Saturday at McMahon Stadium where the club was looking to clinch its first title since entering the Alberta Football Le...
Aug 25, 2019 The Central Alberta Buccaneers, dejected after a 30-26 championship loss at Calgary's McMahon Stadium, shake hands with their longtime rival Calgary Wolfpack post-game. (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)
Study reveals new details of overseas Cold War intelligence effort by Canadians
OTTAWA - Canada enlisted citizens who travelled to Communist countries during the Cold War to gather needed intelligence - a shadowy element of a little-known government ...
Aug 25, 2019
New book assesses Trudeau government's record of living up to pledges
OTTAWA - A new book arriving on the eve of the federal election campaign is offering policy geeks a comprehensive take on whether Justin Trudeau lived up to his 2015...
Aug 25, 2019
In the news today, Aug. 23
Four stories in the news for Friday, Aug. 23 --- GRITS DIG UP VIDEO OF SCHEER SPEAKING AGAINST SAME-SEX MARRIAGE Liberals went trolling Thursday for young, progressive-minded voter...
Aug 25, 2019
Hezbollah says Israeli drones crashed without being shot
BEIRUT - Hezbollah said Sunday that two Israeli drones crashed in Beirut overnight without the militant group firing on them. Spokesman Mohammed Afif said a small, unmanned reconnaissance drone fell o...
Aug 25, 2019
Rolling Stones get name on little Martian rock that rolled
PASADENA, Calif. - There is now a "Rolling Stones Rock" on Mars, and it's giving Mick, Keith and the boys some serious satisfaction. NASA named a little stone for the legendary rockers after its InSig...
Aug 25, 2019
Hamilton Tiger-Cats claw out 13-10 win over B.C. Lions
VANCOUVER - A touchdown by David Watford powered the Hamilton Tiger-Cats to a 13-10 win over the B.C. Lions on Saturday. The Lions (1-9) were plagued by the same issues that have dogged the ...
Aug 24, 2019
Hernandez single in 9th lifts Dodgers over Blue Jays 3-2
LOS ANGELES - Kik Hernandez came up with a big hit on his bobblehead night. The Dodgers second baseman capped a three-run ninth inning by blooping a single to score Corey Seager with the winning run a...
Aug 24, 2019
Roughriders defence dominates early in 40-18 win over Redblacks
REGINA - The Saskatchewan Roughriders capitalized on three first-quarter interceptions to build an early 20-0 lead, one they wouldn't relinquish in a 40-18 victory over the reeling Ottawa Redblacks on...
Aug 24, 2019