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Pro-democracy candidates advance in key Hong Kong elections
HONG KONG - Pro-democracy candidates won nearly half of the seats in Hong Kong's local elections, according to partial returns Monday, as voters sent a clear signal of support for the anti-government ...
Nov 25, 2019
McDonald’s agrees to $26M settlement with California workers
LOS ANGELES - McDonald's has agreed to a $26 million settlement of a long-running class-action lawsuit over wages and work conditions at corporate-run locations in California, the parties said Monday....
Nov 25, 2019
Federal judge: McGahn must comply with House subpoena
WASHINGTON - A federal judge has ordered former White House counsel Donald McGahn to appear before Congress in a setback to President Donald Trump's effort to keep his top aides from testifying. The o...
Nov 25, 2019
Partiers destroy house in Sylvan Lake
An investigation is underway after dozens of partiers broke into a home in Sylvan Lake and left behind a trail of destruction.RCMP responded just after 10:30 p.m. to the large house party on Falcon Ri...
Nov 25, 2019 This home on Falcon Ridge Drive in Sylvan Lake was the scene of a destructive party over the weekend. (Google Maps)
Fans cheer at Winnipeg airport as Grey Cup winners arrive home
WINNIPEG - After a Grey Cup drought that lasted almost three decades, Winnipeg Blue Bombers fans packed the arrivals area of the city's major airport Monday to welcome home their Canadian Football Lea...
Nov 25, 2019
Jackpot! People can now buy lottery tickets in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. - People across Mississippi got into the scratch-off fever Monday as lottery tickets went on sale for the first time in the state. For decades Mississippi was one of only six states wit...
Nov 25, 2019
Kenney, Notley spar over firing of election watchdog
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney clashed with the Opposition NDP on his first day back in the legislature since his government fired the election commissioner who was investigating Ke...
Nov 25, 2019
Red Deer event to promote acceptance and inclusion
Central Albertans are encouraged to join people around the world next month in acknowledging and promoting the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities.International Day of Persons with Disa...
Nov 25, 2019
Province to double number of articling students to assist Crown prosecutors
CALGARY, AB - The provincial government is planning to double the number of articling students in Alberta starting next year.Speaking with reporters Monday morning, Justice Minister Doug Schweitzer an...
Nov 25, 2019 Doug Schweitzer (rdnewsNOW file photo)
Alberta youth advocate urges more support for young adults no longer in care
CALGARY - Alberta's child and youth advocate is urging better support for young adults who are no longer in government care.A report released today outlines the cases of six people between 20 and 22 w...
Nov 25, 2019 Del Graff (Jason Franson / The Canadian Press)