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Small group of Cherry supporters protest his firing outside Rogers headquarters
TORONTO - About 20 people gathered peacefully outside Rogers headquarters on Wednesday afternoon to protest the firing of hockey commentator Don Cherry. Some Cherry supporters stood silently on the si...
Nov 13, 2019
Don Cherry says he was fired, not sorry for 'Coach's Corner' poppy rant
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. - Brash, outspoken, opinionated - longtime hockey broadcaster Don Cherry was never afraid to ruffle feathers during his "Coach's Corner" segment on "Hockey Night in Ca...
Nov 13, 2019
New Statistics Canada study suggests decline in citizenship rate tied to income
OTTAWA - New research from Statistics Canada shows fewer immigrants in Canada have become citizens in recent years, especially those with lower incomes. The study released today reveals that...
Nov 13, 2019
Jagmeet Singh to lay out NDP priorities in meeting with Trudeau Thursday
OTTAWA - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh will meet with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday, where he will lay out his priorities in the hopes of using his party's position in a minority Parliamen...
Nov 13, 2019
Small group of Cherry supporters protest his firing outside Rogers headquarters
TORONTO - About 20 people gathered peacefully outside Rogers headquarters on Wednesday afternoon to protest the firing of hockey commentator Don Cherry. Some Cherry supporters stood silently on the si...
Nov 13, 2019
Class action over fudged Volkswagen emissions tests can go ahead: Supreme Court
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court has rejected an attempt by Volkswagen and Audi to dismiss a class action in Quebec seeking compensation for air pollution from cars that gave false results in emissions test...
Nov 13, 2019
Innisfail mayor and councilors opt for no pay raise
There will be no pay increase for councilors with the Town of Innisfail.On Tuesday, councillors approved a recommendation from the Council Remuneration Review Committee that their remuneration and ben...
Nov 13, 2019 (Town of Innisfail)
High school volleyball zone finals set for Thursday
The zone champions in high school volleyball will be crowned Thursday night at Lindsay Thurber. On the 4A men's side it will be the Lindsay Thurber Raiders taking on the defending zone champion Huntin...
Nov 13, 2019
Tesla to build factory in Germany after subsidies announced
BERLIN - Germany on Wednesday hailed Tesla's decision to build its first European factory in the country, days after the government said it would boost subsidies for buyers of electric cars. Tesla CEO...
Nov 13, 2019
Kris Kristofferson gives surprise performance at Fargo bar
FARGO, N.D. - Kris Kristofferson surprised customers when he performed with an acoustic guitar at a North Dakota bar after a band taped a request to the singer-songwriter's tour bus. Kristofferson sto...
Nov 13, 2019