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Congo's top 2 opposition parties join in presidential bid
NAIROBI, Kenya - Congo’s two leading opposition parties announced Friday they are joining forces for a run at the presidency after withdrawing from a wider pact to support a single contender aga...
Nov 23, 2018
Anthony, Scrubbs, Wiltjer among Canadians named to WCup qualifying roster
TORONTO - Former Miami Heat forward Joel Anthony and Carleton Ravens stars Phil and Thomas Scrubb headline Canada’s men’s basketball roster for two World Cup qualifying games next week. Ca...
Nov 23, 2018
Prelim for Sylvan Lake doctor accused of trying to arrange sex with child
A family physician from Sylvan Lake stands accused of trying to arrange sex with a young girl will face a preliminary hearing next year. Dr. Fred Janke was arrested in Edmonton on June 28. The 62-year...
Nov 23, 2018
Canadian women's speedskaters earn silver in World Cup team pursuit
TOMAKOMAI, Japan - Canada captured the silver medal in the women’s team pursuit at the second World Cup speedskating meet of the season on Friday. Ottawa’s Ivanie Blondin and Isabelle Weid...
Nov 23, 2018
Vanier Cup rematch on tap as Rouge et Or battle visiting Mustangs
QUEBEC - League officials are calling Saturday’s Vanier Cup rematch between the reigning champion Western Mustangs and the host Laval Rouge et Or a dream final for university football. “Yo...
Nov 23, 2018
Oland crime scene had 'the distinct smell of death,' police officer says
SAINT JOHN, N.B. - One of the first police officers to arrive on the scene where multi-millionaire businessman Richard Oland’s body had been discovered knew right away it was not going to be a g...
Nov 23, 2018
Georgia rapper Jeezy helps family whose home burned down
MARIETTA, Ga. - A rapper from Georgia served Thanksgiving dinner to a Marietta family who lost their home to a fire and then he promised to help them with housing. WSB-TV reports Jeezy, whose real nam...
Nov 23, 2018
Canada Post back-to-work bill passed during late night Commons sitting
OTTAWA - Legislation ordering postal workers back to work was passed in the House of Commons during a special session that dragged on into the wee hours of Saturday morning. Bill C-89 passed third rea...
Nov 23, 2018
Grey Cup a win win for Edmonton
EDMONTON- Officials say no matter who wins the Grey Cup game on Sunday the event is bound to boost Edmonton’s economy. About 50,000 people are to attend the C-F-L championship, including many fr...
Nov 23, 2018
Wildlife relocation expert to oust koi-eating otter from Vancouver garden
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Park Board says it’s time for plan B as a clever river otter eludes capture in a tranquil garden where it has made a den and is munching through a stock of large and va...
Nov 23, 2018