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B.C. government says demand, safety behind long-awaited riding hailing plan
VICTORIA - Ride-hailing could take another year to become a reality in British Columbia after legislation was introduced Monday that Transportation Minister Claire Trevena says balances consumer deman...
Nov 19, 2018
Deportation averted for vocal Putin critic who feared return to Russia
OTTAWA - Supporters of a Russian scientist who fears political retribution from the Putin government if she is deported back to her native country say she’ll be allowed to stay in Canada, at lea...
Nov 19, 2018
Witness says bloodshed and bribery rampant under 'El Chapo'
NEW YORK - Infamous Mexican drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, armed with a diamond-encrusted pistol, relied on rampant bloodshed and bribery to protect his multibillion-dollar drug smug...
Nov 19, 2018
Scheer lays out Tory plan for gun violence, rejects calls for handgun ban
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer says he wants to tackle a surge of gun violence in Canada by targeting criminals who use weapons illegally, rather than supporting an outright handgun ban. S...
Nov 19, 2018
Trial for alleged gang associate adjourned until next year
The trial for an alleged Red Scorpion gang associate charged in a major Red Deer drug bust four years ago has been adjourned until next year. The adjournment was requested by defence lawyer Randy MacD...
Nov 19, 2018
Star linebacker Adam Bighill putting family first as free agency looms
WINNIPEG - Adam Bighill says he will put his family first when deciding his football future. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ most outstanding player and top defensive player is one of a number of the...
Nov 19, 2018
Stampeders look to end Grey Cup losing streak against Redblacks in Edmonton
The numbers appear to be in the Calgary Stampeders’ favour ahead of Sunday’s Grey Cup in Edmonton. Whether that’s enough to end the team’s losing skid in the championship game ...
Nov 19, 2018
Blue Jays prospect Conine suspended 50 games for drug violation
NEW YORK - Toronto outfielder Griffin Conine, a son of former major league outfielder Jeff Conine, has been suspended for the first 50 games of next season under the minor league drug program for a po...
Nov 19, 2018
Timeline of events at St. Michael's College School
TORONTO - Here’s a timeline of events at St. Michael’s College School based on information provided by the school and Toronto police: Monday, Nov. 12: - In the morning, school administrato...
Nov 19, 2018
Lush named AJHL Defensive Player of the Week, again
For a second week in a row, goaltender Luke Lush of the Drayton Valley Thunder is the Alberta Ford Dealers AJHL Defensive Player of the Week. Lush posted two wins and extended the current win streak f...
Nov 19, 2018