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Texas governor to reject new refugees, first under Trump
HOUSTON - Texas will no longer accept the resettlement of new refugees, becoming the first state known to do so under a recent Trump administration order, Gov. Greg Abbott said Friday. Abbott's announ...
Jan 12, 2020
Prime Minister Trudeau to attend Edmonton memorial service for crash victims
OTTAWA - Eight more Canadian officials will travel Monday to Iran to help investigate the downing of a Ukrainian jetliner and assist families of the 57 Canadians who perished in the cra...
Jan 12, 2020
Ex-SNC-Lavalin exec Sami Bebawi gets 8.5 years for fraud, corruption
MONTREAL - Former SNC-Lavalin executive Sami Bebawi was sentenced to eight years and six months in prison Friday, wrapping up the last of the criminal cases brought against the engineering g...
Jan 12, 2020
Farmers' input needed as part of provincial investment research
A group representing Alberta farmers is urging those in the industry to engage in the provincial government's feedback process.Team Alberta, a collaborative made up of Alberta Barley, Alberta Canola, ...
Jan 12, 2020
North Saanich mayor says duke and duchess chose ideal spot to ponder future
VICTORIA - Prince Harry and Meghan Markle chose the perfect place to rest and relax with their young son, Archie, over the holiday season before announcing they plan to step back as senior m...
Jan 12, 2020
Oilers Kassian set for hearing after altercation with Flames Tkachuk
Edmonton Oilers forward Zack Kassian will have a hearing Monday following his altercation with Calgary Flames forward Matthew Tkachuk during Saturday night's game. The NHL's department of player safet...
Jan 12, 2020
Aguero record EPL foreign scorer, City routs Villa to go 2nd
LONDON - Sergio Aguero scored a hat trick, set two records and lifted Manchester City back to second in the English Premier League on Sunday with a 6-1 rout at Aston Villa. City's Argentine striker is...
Jan 12, 2020
A look at some of the victims of the Iran plane crash who had roots in Canada
Dozens of people with ties to Canada were among the 176 who were killed when Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752 crashed after takeoff near Tehran, Iran. Prime Minister Justin Trudea...
Jan 12, 2020
After five seasons with Toronto FC, Jay Chapman looks forward to life in Miami
Midfielder Jay Chapman is among familiar faces with Canada in camp in California. But a new MLS adventure looms for the 26-year-old with expansion Inter Miami CF after five seasons playing in his...
Jan 12, 2020
Town of Blackfalds to rebrand in 2020
The Town of Blackfalds is going for a fresh look this year, but they insist it's about more than just a new logo.During capital budget talks last November, town council approved $35,000 for a branding...
Jan 12, 2020