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Former imam turned federal Liberal candidate in Montreal hopes to build bridges
OTTAWA - A former imam whose sermon at the funeral of six worshippers murdered at a Quebec City mosque attracted international attention will run for the federal Liberals in a Montreal riding. Ha...
May 29, 2019
China's ambassador makes second trip to Nova Scotia, calls McNeil "great friend"
HALIFAX - China's ambassador to Canada called Stephen McNeil his "great friend" today before the diplomat met with the Nova Scotia premier and several members of his cabinet. Lu Shaye&n...
May 29, 2019
Couture Council to honour Louboutin and his red-soled shoes
NEW YORK - Designer Christian Louboutin and his famous towering, red-soled shoes are being awarded a prestigious fashion honour. The French designer will be the next honoree of the Couture Council of ...
May 29, 2019
Mueller to make 1st public statement on Russia probe
WASHINGTON - Special counsel Robert Mueller will make his first public statement on the results of his nearly two-year long Russia investigation on Wednesday. That's according to the Justice Departmen...
May 29, 2019
ENMAX partners with United Way to establish emergency utility fund
RED DEER- The United Way of Central Alberta has announced that ENMAX has committed to providing $60,000 over two years for a new Lights On Fund. The program will provide families and individuals who a...
May 29, 2019
RCMP foot patrol, DBA moving to Little Gaetz
Red Deer RCMP and the Red Deer Downtown Business Association (DBA) are teaming up for moves, literally, to tackle needle debris and loitering issues plaguing downtown Red Deer. On June 10, the DBA and...
May 29, 2019 The Red Deer RCMP downtown unit and the Red Deer Downtown Business Assoc. are moving into this building on Little Gaetz. (Google)
Australian 'Egg Boy' donates $70,000 to Christchurch victims
SYDNEY, Australia - The Australian teenager who cracked an egg on the head of a politician for his remarks about the New Zealand mosque massacre has donated almost $70,000 to people affected by the ki...
May 29, 2019
Kit Harington checks into wellness centre post-'Thrones'
LOS ANGELES - "Game of Thrones" star Kit Harington has checked into a wellness retreat to work on what his representative says are "personal issues." A representative for Harington said Tuesday the Br...
May 29, 2019
Alex Trebek shares 'mind-boggling' pancreatic cancer update
LOS ANGELES - "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek says his doctors say he's in "near remission" of advanced pancreatic cancer and his response to the treatment is "kind of mind-boggling." The 78-year-old TV ...
May 29, 2019
Review: 'Godzilla' is back and doing just fine
It's been a bit since moviegoers had the chance to catch up with Godzilla, five years in fact, which in cinematic franchise time feels like at least a few decades. In other words, it's understandable ...
May 29, 2019