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Judge partly dismisses Ashley Judd lawsuit against Weinstein
LOS ANGELES - A federal judge has thrown out part of a lawsuit Ashley Judd filed against Harvey Weinstein that alleges he deliberately derailed her career when she turned him down sexually. U.S. Distr...
Sep 19, 2018
Judge upholds university's right to rescind master's degree over plagiarism
CALGARY - An Alberta judge says the University of Calgary can rescind a master’s degree awarded to a student 15 years ago before allegations he plagiarized parts of his thesis. John Measor was a...
Sep 19, 2018
U2's Bono says pope's "aghast" about church sex abuse
VATICAN CITY - U2 frontman Bono has described Pope Francis as being “aghast” about sex abuse in the Catholic Church. The Irish singer met privately with Francis on Wednesday at the Vatican...
Sep 19, 2018
Ottawa police officer facing multiple charges, including sex assault, force says
A sexual assault investigation by Ottawa police has resulted in more than 20 charges being laid against one of the force’s officers and the possibility of more to come, investigators said Wednes...
Sep 19, 2018
Senior Rustlers gearing up for inaugural season
The Red Deer Rustlers are set to make a triumphant return to ice as a Senior AA team. The Rustlers' final year as a Junior A team was almost 30 years ago in 1989. The new senior squad is excited to bu...
Sep 19, 2018
Milan Fashion: Arbesser embraces sustainability
Milan Fashion Week launched Wednesday on a note of optimism with news that sales have reached pre-crisis levels. The Italian Fashion Chamber says sales are expected to reach 90 billion euros ($105 bil...
Sep 19, 2018
U.S. procurement demand on Canada, Mexico fading from NAFTA: sources
OTTAWA - The United States has backed away from its contentious demands for lucrative procurement projects in the renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement, The Canadian Press has learn...
Sep 19, 2018
The First Shift hockey program returns to Red Deer
A program coming to Red Deer aims to let kids experience the game of hockey in a small, yet fun dose. The First Shift Program is a six-week long program where kids ages 6-10 are introduced to hockey. ...
Sep 19, 2018
Yellowhead Conservative candidate pushes for improved internet and cellular coverage
One of five people seeking the Conservative nomination in Alberta's Yellowhead riding for next year's federal election has released a detailed plan outlining her intentions to advocate for improved in...
Sep 19, 2018
Longtime rugby supporter says enough, pulls funding from U20 project
Karl Fix, a Regina rugby supporter, has withdrawn his financial contribution to the Canadian under-20 team out of concern over Rugby Canada’s handling of its current labour dispute with the Cana...
Sep 19, 2018