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Amber Heard wraps up testimony in Johnny Depp libel trial
LONDON - Amber Heard insisted Thursday that she never wanted to let the world know about the years Johnny Depp allegedly abused her, as she concluded giving evidence in her ex-husband's libel case aga...
Jul 23, 2020
Mayor Nenshi worried about school reopenings
CALGARY- Mayor Naheed Nenshi says the Alberta government's plan to reopen schools in September isn't good enough and the city could step in if it isn't improved.Nenshi says he's nervous about schools ...
Jul 23, 2020
Saudi king, 84, undergoes surgery to remove gallbladder
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Saudi Arabia's King Salman underwent a successful surgery that removed his gallbladder, the kingdom said Thursday, just days after being admitted to the hospital over an ...
Jul 23, 2020
Laser investigation shines light on alleged Calgary drug operation
CALGARY- A man faces numerous drug, weapons and aeronautics charges after a laser was pointed at a police helicopter and two patrol units.Police say the helicopter was responding to a call early Frida...
Jul 23, 2020
Fox taking fans to the ballgame with a virtual crowd
LOS ANGELES - Fox will be taking viewers out to the ballgame by adding a virtual crowd in parks during its baseball telecasts this season. The network revealed on Thursday that it will include compute...
Jul 23, 2020
Martha Kostuch Scholarship deadline fast approaching
RED DEER- The deadline of August 1, is fast approaching for high school graduates in central Alberta to apply for the $2500 Martha Kostuch Scholarship.Applicants can submit their application electroni...
Jul 23, 2020
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Thursday, July 23
The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4 a.m. ET on July 23, 2020: There are 112,240 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Quebec: 57,938 confirmed (including 5,662 deaths, 50...
Jul 23, 2020
Search continues for man accused stabbing officer and police dog in Nova Scotia
BRIDGEWATER, N.S. - The search continues today in Nova Scotia's South Shore for a fugitive accused of stabbing a police sergeant, assaulting a woman and injuring a police dog. Tobias Charles...
Jul 23, 2020
NHL players eager to chase the Cup, but saying 'goodbye' to family isn't easy
Bo Horvat bid an emotional farewell to his wife and newborn son earlier this month. The captain of the Vancouver Canucks then got on a plane and headed west, unsure of when he'll see them ne...
Jul 23, 2020
Toronto's masking bylaws and a Nick Cordero album; The News for July 23
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of July 23 ... What...
Jul 23, 2020