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Cosby fighting classification as sexually violent predator
NORRISTOWN, Pa. - Bill Cosby’s lawyers are challenging the legality of the process under which a Pennsylvania board recommended he be classified as a sexually violent predator. They also claimed...
Jul 30, 2018
Roughriders release Canadian running back Messam following voyeurism charge
REGINA - Jerome Messam’s second stint with the Saskatchewan Roughriders has come to an abrupt end after the Canadian running back was charged with voyeurism. The Riders announced via Twitter on ...
Jul 30, 2018
Wolfpack await full playoff schedule but will play four home games in Qualifiers
TORONTO - The Toronto Wolfpack will host Toulouse Olympique, Widnes Vikings, London Broncos and Hull Kingston Rovers in their playoff push for promotion to the elite Super League. The transatlantic ru...
Jul 30, 2018
Manitoba government moves a step closer to carbon price for large emitters
WINNIPEG - The Manitoba government moved closer Monday to charging a carbon tax on a handful of large emitters in the province. The Progressive Conservative government released a discussion paper that...
Jul 30, 2018
Traditional Inuit songs once banned during colonialism focus of new course
IQALUIT, Nunavut - Ancient Inuit drum songs once banned as part of colonialism are being given renewed attention during a course in Nunavut next month. The Qaggiavuut Society says it will hold a five-...
Jul 30, 2018
Boy, 13, died in so-called 'choking game,' New Brunswick authorities say
FREDERICTON - The death of a 13-year-old boy has prompted a call for education about a phenomenon known as the “choking game.” New Brunswick authorities say the teen died of asphyxia as a ...
Jul 30, 2018
Allegation clouds Bobby Brown's plan for violence shelter
ATLANTA - Singer Bobby Brown plans to build a shelter for domestic violence victims in honour of his late daughter while declining to directly address old allegations that he once hit his ex-wife Whit...
Jul 30, 2018
Designated driver rewards part of Saskatchewan plan to reduce drunk driving
REGINA - The Saskatchewan government is testing five pilot projects in an attempt to curb high rates of drunk driving, including one that rewards designated drivers. “We can’t continue to ...
Jul 30, 2018
New Brunswick Speaker apologizes for comments deemed as harassment
FREDERICTON - The Speaker of the New Brunswick legislature has issued a public apology for comments that an investigation deemed as harassing. Chris Collins stood in front of the legislature building ...
Jul 30, 2018
Calgary Flames sign forward Garnet Hathaway to one-year deal
CALGARY - The Calgary Flames have re-signed American winger Garnet Hathaway to a one-year contract. The deal is worth US$850,000. Hathaway had four goals and nine assists in 59 games for the Flames la...
Jul 30, 2018