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Calls for Alberta traffic law changes after collision involving five cyclists
EDMONTON - A collision in which five cyclists were injured has led to debate over who was following rules of the road and whether Alberta should change its traffic laws to better protect bicycle rider...
Aug 13, 2018
Ontario to sell pot online in fall, in private retail stores next year
TORONTO - Recreational cannabis will be sold online in Ontario when legalized this fall and in private retail stores across the province early next year, the government announced Monday, reversing the...
Aug 13, 2018
Saskatchewan AIDS worker calls for more drug pipes to combat high HIV rates
REGINA - An AIDS support worker in Saskatchewan says pipes should be more available to drug users if the province wants to reduce HIV rates that are among the highest in North America. Jason Mercredi ...
Aug 13, 2018
Husband escapes, wife missing after car swept off roadway in B.C. mudslide
CACHE CREEK, B.C. - Search crews are looking for a woman who was inside a vintage convertible that was swept off a highway in a mudslide in the province’s Interior on Saturday. RCMP Sgt. Janelle...
Aug 13, 2018
CRTC asked to investigate dispute involving excessive and dropped calls
OTTAWA - Canada’s telecom regulator has been asked to intervene in a battle between rival wireless carriers that is causing failed connections for hundreds of cellphone users, particularly in th...
Aug 13, 2018
Red Deer RCMP warn of online job scams
Local Mounties are warning the public to do their research before sending personal information when applying for online job postings. This after RCMP received a report on August 8 from a Red Deer man ...
Aug 13, 2018
Senators sign forward Brady Tkachuk to three-year, entry-level contract
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators have signed forward Brady Tkachuk to a three-year, entry-level contract. The 18-year-old St. Louis native was selected fourth overall by Ottawa in the first round of last ...
Aug 13, 2018
Ontario wants feds to foot $200M bill for asylum seekers in the province
OTTAWA - Ontario is renewing its demand that the federal government foot the entire bill for services provided to thousands of irregular border crossers who are seeking asylum in the province. Lisa Ma...
Aug 13, 2018
Mounties effect numerous arrests and seizures during Enhanced Enforcement shifts
Bashaw RCMP and the Maskwacis Community Response Unit are among several law enforcement agencies being hailed for their efforts in numerous arrests and seizures in Wetaskiwin and the surrounding area ...
Aug 13, 2018
Ontario pauses opening three overdose-prevention sites as it conducts review
TORONTO - Ontario has paused plans to open three new temporary overdose-prevention sites as it conducts a review to determine if such facilities will continue to operate in the province. Health Minist...
Aug 13, 2018