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Ann Curry to host TV show to solve medical mysteries
NEW YORK - Ann Curry is getting into the business of medical crowdsourcing on television. The former “Today” show anchor has agreed to anchor a Turner series that describes people with mys...
Oct 15, 2018
Sea lion suffering from gunshot wounds to the head brought to Vancouver Aquarium
VANCOUVER - A sea lion suffering from gunshot wounds to the head has been taken to the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Centre for treatment. The aquarium says this the second time in the span ...
Oct 15, 2018
MPs debate climate change after UN report warns of dire consequences
OTTAWA - MPs spent their first day back in Parliament after Thanksgiving break debating the perils of climate change. The emergency debate was granted by House of Commons Speaker Geoffrey Regan just a...
Oct 15, 2018
Lip Sync Battle 2018 for Women's Outreach
The 3rd annual Women’s Outreach Lip Sync Battle was another huge success, and you could say this year some took it to new heights! rdnewsNOW is proud to be one of the sponsors of the event for t...
Oct 15, 2018
Changing of the guard as Scott Arfield takes over as Canada soccer captain
TORONTO - A changing of the guard is under way with the Canadian men’s soccer team with Scott Arfield taking over as permanent captain from Atiba Hutchinson. Health permitting, Arfield will lead...
Oct 15, 2018
CFL playoff picture still remains muddled heading into weekend action
The CFL’s muddled playoff picture should come more into focus after this weekend. By Sunday, the four West Division post-season participants could be decided as well as top spot in the East Divi...
Oct 15, 2018
Calgary mayor doesn't want to spend more than province on 2026 Games
CALGARY - The mayor of Calgary says the city shouldn’t contribute more than the province of Alberta to host the 2026 Winter Games. Alberta has committed $700 million if Calgary bids for and wins...
Oct 15, 2018
Complainant said she was going to 'sleep with' sailor, defence witness says
HALIFAX - A British petty officer has testified he overheard a woman who alleges she was gang raped tell her friend that she was going to “sleep with” a sailor on the night in question. Pa...
Oct 15, 2018
Canada open to growing trade with China now that USMCA is a done deal: PM
TORONTO - Canada is open to doing more business with China now that a trading agreement with the United States and Mexico has been finalized, says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. “Obviously, Chin...
Oct 15, 2018
Details may be coming on harassment complaint against Manitoba backbencher
WINNIPEG - A top Manitoba cabinet minister is hinting that the public may soon learn some details of a harassment complaint against a Tory government backbencher. Justice Minister Cliff Cullen says he...
Oct 15, 2018