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CTV serves statement of defence to Patrick Brown in defamation lawsuit
TORONTO - Lawyers for CTV News say the network did nothing wrong in reporting allegations of sexual misconduct against the former leader of Ontario’s Progressive Conservative party. In a stateme...
Jul 7, 2018
Communities still recovering one year after worst fire season on record in B.C.
CACHE CREEK, B.C. - Communities are still recovering from British Columbia’s worst wildfire season on record, one year after a fateful two-day period in July 2017 that sparked more than 100 fire...
Jul 7, 2018
Three-time Olympic medallist Andre De Grasse suffers another hamstring injury
OTTAWA - Sprint star Andre De Grasse was looking stronger than he had all season, cruising to what looked like an easy win in his 200-metre semifinal Saturday at the Canadian track and field champions...
Jul 7, 2018
Toronto's Aaron Brown wins Canadian 200 title to complete sprint sweep
OTTAWA - A night after Aaron Brown captured a thrilling men’s 100 metre title, the 200 metres had plenty of drama as well - but for all the wrong reasons. Brown won the 200 to complete the short...
Jul 7, 2018
Montreal morgue partners with funeral home after surge in heat-related deaths
The Montreal morgue has become so overcrowded after an increase in the number of deaths caused by recent extreme heat and humidity that the coroner’s office has had to partner with a funeral hom...
Jul 7, 2018
Behind Ocasio-Cortez's upset victory, an unconventional crew
NEW YORK - A campaign manager who moonlights as an energy healer. A photographer who sings in a heavy metal band. A Muslim progressive activist who runs a cooking blog in her spare time. These are som...
Jul 7, 2018
Red Deer Airport hosting Boot Scootin' BBQ
Red Deer Regional Airport and Budal Group have teamed up to once again host their annual Boot Scootin' BBQ this month. It will take place during Westerner Days on Friday, July 20 at Red Deer Airport f...
Jul 7, 2018
Lacombe's Main Street construction entering final phases
The final phases of construction on Main Street in Lacombe are set to begin next week. City officials are advising downtown businesses and area residents that the final asphalt and permanent road mark...
Jul 7, 2018
Nominate Albertans who help prevent family violence
Nominations are now being accepted across the province to recognize people or organizations who inspire action in their communities to prevent and stop family violence. The seventh annual Inspiration ...
Jul 7, 2018
England reaches World Cup semifinals, beats Sweden 2-0
SAMARA, Russia - England achieved something David Beckham’s generation never managed: It reached the semifinals of the World Cup. Harry Maguire and Dele Alli scored with headers in a 2-0 win ove...
Jul 7, 2018