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Group plans to open unsanctioned overdose prevention site in Toronto neighbourhood
TORONTO - An advocacy group says it plans to open an unsanctioned overdose prevention site in an area of Toronto that has recently been plagued by overdose deaths. The Toronto Overdose Prevention Soci...
Aug 20, 2018
Several priests accused of sexual abuse in US received treatment in Canada
TORONTO - Several priests accused in an American grand jury report of preying on children for years were treated or assessed at a facility north of Toronto that specializes in services for members of ...
Aug 20, 2018
Lacombe Lake stormwater plan still in province's hands
Approval for a plan to improve stormwater drainage near Lacombe Lake and help facilitate development north of Blackfalds remains in the hands of Alberta Environment. That according to Blackfalds Mayor...
Aug 20, 2018
The Luckiest Loser: Canada's Polansky can extend historic streak at U.S. Open
Peter Polansky showed his excitement after receiving a lucky loser entry into Wimbledon last month by tweeting a photo of the Joker, the villain from the Batman film “The Dark Knight.” The...
Aug 20, 2018
Canadian tennis star Milos Raonic back in ATP top 25, Shapovalov into top 30
Canadian tennis player Milos Raonic is back in the top 25 of the ATP world rankings. Raonic, from Thornhill, Ont., jumped four spots to 25 in the latest rankings released Monday after advancing to the...
Aug 20, 2018
Red Deer Hospice expansion work underway
Construction on the expansion of the Red Deer Hospice is underway in south Red Deer. The hospice is adding 15,000 sq.ft. to accomodate six new resident rooms and compassionate end-of-life care to 100 ...
Aug 20, 2018
Seahawks release longest-tenured player, Canadian punter Jon Ryan
RENTON, Wash. - The Seattle Seahawks have put an end to the kicking competitions in training camp, releasing kicker Jason Myers and Canadian punter Jon Ryan, who had been the longest-tenured member of...
Aug 20, 2018
Electric vehicle sales growing, but supply, lack of knowledge remain barriers
OTTAWA - Sticker shock and a limited selection are two main factors that discourage more Canadians from buying an electric vehicle, a new survey of car sales representatives suggests - two issues sure...
Aug 20, 2018
Nova Scotia to face surgical delays as replacements sought for Saudi trainees
HALIFAX - The pending departure of almost 60 Saudi Arabian medical residents because of a diplomatic spat will cause surgical delays over the coming months, says an official with the Nova Scotia Healt...
Aug 20, 2018
Prosecutors investigate hiker deaths in Italy gorge flood
MILAN - Italy’s environmental minister on Tuesday urged prosecutors to look at both possible criminal responsibility and administrative lapses that may have contributed to the deaths of 10 peopl...
Aug 20, 2018