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Protesters against Quebec's secularism law say they're not giving up
MONTREAL - Protesters against Quebec's secularism law said Sunday that they aren't giving up the fight to overturn Bill 21, with or without politicians on their side. As a cold rain fell, do...
Oct 29, 2019
Jim Pattison Broadcast Group buys stake in Edmonton digital marketing agency
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops-based Jim Pattison Broadcast Group (JPBG) is known for operating radio and television stations throughout Western Canada, but today is announcing an expansion of its digital re...
Oct 29, 2019
Feds step up court fight to protect spy-related info in official-secrets case
OTTAWA - The federal government is ramping up its court fight to keep a lid on documents detailing clandestine Canadian surveillance efforts. Government lawyers are appealing a Fed...
Oct 29, 2019
Tracy Fleury wins Masters curling title for first-ever Grand Slam victory
NORTH BAY, Ont. - Regina's Matt Dunstone toppled Brad Gushue of St. John's N.L., 8-5 on Sunday to capture the Masters men's title for his first victory on the Grand Slam of Curling tour. Dunstone scor...
Oct 29, 2019
Los Angeles prosecutors reject Kevin Spacey sex battery case
Los Angeles prosecutors have rejected a sexual battery case against Kevin Spacey because the accuser has died. The Los Angeles County District Attorney's office announced the decision Tuesday. The cas...
Oct 29, 2019
Lacombe still growing, but getting older: Report
Shifting demographics in Lacombe reveal an aging population in the city in recent years.According to 2016 Federal Census data presented to city council on Monday, the percentage of Lacombe's populatio...
Oct 29, 2019
QuitCore program helps local residents quit tobacco
Local residents wishing to kick their tobacco habits can access the tools and support needed to build a tobacco-free lifestyle when QuitCore - a free Alberta Health Services (AHS) tobacco-cessation pr...
Oct 29, 2019 (Alberta Health Services)
NCAA board approves athlete compensation for image, likeness
The NCAA Board of Governors took the first step Tuesday toward allowing amateur athletes to cash in on their fame, voting unanimously to permit them to "benefit from the use of their name, image and l...
Oct 29, 2019
Defenceman Travis Dermott ready to return from injury for Maple Leafs
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs have activated Travis Dermott from injured reserve, clearing the way for the defenceman to make his season debut tonight against the Washington Capitals. To make room...
Oct 29, 2019
Free sessions provide education on diabetes management
Local residents working to manage pre-diabetes and Type 2 diabetes are invited to free Alberta Health Services (AHS) information sessions.Diabetes The Basics is offered as a two-part group session led...
Oct 29, 2019