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Chicago 'anti-bait truck' event to offer free shoes
CHICAGO - A Chicago rapper’s foundation will be giving away thousands of shoes in a South Side neighbourhood where a recent law enforcement sting using “bait trucks” to catch shoe th...
Aug 23, 2018
Bernier put own ambitions ahead of party, country, says Conservative leader
HALIFAX - Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer is accusing Quebec MP and former leadership rival Maxime Bernier of putting his own personal ambitions ahead of the chance to make Canada a better place. As...
Aug 23, 2018
Shots fired during one of two break-ins in Red Deer
Police are investigating after two break-ins at a salon and a beauty supply business in Red Deer, including one where shots were fired. Red Deer RCMP say the first occurred just before 5 a.m. on Wedne...
Aug 23, 2018
Kroger to phase out plastic bags at all stores
CINCINNATI - The nation’s largest grocery chain has begun to phase out the use of plastic bags as more Americans grow uncomfortable with their impact on the environment. Kroger Co. will start Th...
Aug 23, 2018
Clayton leads Coquitlam past Brampton in delayed Game 2 of Minto Cup
William Clayton had a hat trick and added an assist as the Coquitlam Adanacs beat the Brampton Excelsiors 8-6 on Thursday in Game 2 of the Minto Cup - a day after referees refused to officiate it on i...
Aug 23, 2018
Despite recent crash, Canadian Mike Woods ready for second crack at Spanish Vuelta
Mike Woods was hurtling down a hill on Stage 2 of the Tour of Utah when he turned a corner and hit some sand. His front wheel lost traction and the Canadian rider, who was going in excess of 50 km/h a...
Aug 23, 2018
Judge reserves decision on request for order to remove Indigenous protest camp
REGINA - A judge has reserved her decision on the request by the Saskatchewan government for an order to evict Indigenous protesters who have been camping in teepees on the legislature grounds. Justic...
Aug 23, 2018
In his own words: Maxime Bernier's full statement on leaving the Conservatives
OTTAWA - Maxime Bernier declared Thursday that he is quitting the federal Conservatives to launch his own political movement. The full text of the hard-hitting statement he read aloud during his news ...
Aug 23, 2018
Police forces warn of risks around online 'Momo Challenge'
Police forces in Canada are joining colleagues worldwide in issuing warnings about a disturbing online challenge that encourages participants to complete dangerous and violent tasks. Police in Sudbury...
Aug 23, 2018
Concerns over sustainable mental health supports in central Alberta
A central Alberta woman is voicing concerns over people's ability to find and secure mental health care in our community. Michelle Scharf, 47, is a health records professional from Lacombe who says sh...
Aug 23, 2018