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Ford takes step to dismantle cap and trade, officially winds down green programs
TORONTO - Ontario’s new premier has taken a step in his plan to dismantle the province’s cap-and-trade system, a move some observers say leaves businesses involved in the program grappling...
Jul 3, 2018
Cab driver finds brick of Ketamine in back seat
Police are investigating after a brick of Ketamine was turned in to them over the long weekend. A cab driver found it in the back seat of his vehicle on June 30, according to Red Deer RCMP. The discov...
Jul 3, 2018
Thai Ambassador makes trade visit to Central Alberta
Representatives with Central Alberta: Access Prosperity joined high ranking officials last week in welcoming the Ambassador of Thailand to tour the region. On June 27, His Excellency the Ambassador of...
Jul 3, 2018
Avid ballet dancer loses legs in Bahamas tour boat explosion
RUTLAND, Vt. - A woman who used to be an avid ballet dancer suffered serious injuries in a deadly Bahamas tour boat explosion and had her lower legs amputated. Stephanie Schaffer, a 22-year-old studen...
Jul 3, 2018
Nobel Peace Prize concert under review, won't happen in 2018
COPENHAGEN - The Norwegian organization that oversees the Nobel Peace Prize said Tuesday that a concert typically held after the annual award ceremony won’t take place in 2018 so the event can b...
Jul 3, 2018
Struggling Toronto FC starts tough road schedule knowing that the time is now
TORONTO - Outside Toronto FC’s dressing room in its north Toronto training centre is a giant photo of the team celebrating its 2017 MLS Cup win. Underneath is a quote from legendary UCLA basketb...
Jul 3, 2018
US World Cup ratings down 42 per cent without American team
MOSCOW - The lack of a U.S. team caused a big viewership drop for World Cup telecasts. The 48 group stage telecasts on Fox and FS1 averaged 2,069,000 viewers, according to Nielsen Media Research. That...
Jul 3, 2018
Ticats quarterback Masoli earns top performer nod for second straight week
Hamilton Tiger-Cats quarterback Jeremiah Masoli is a CFL top performer for the second week in a row. Masoli finished second in voting for Week 3 on Tuesday, after guiding the Ticats to a win over the ...
Jul 3, 2018
Trudeau, NATO leaders gearing up for debate with Trump over defence spending
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and other world leaders are gearing up for what already promises to be a lively debate on defence spending at the upcoming NATO summit in Brussels next week. On ...
Jul 3, 2018
Judge: Collarless Florida cabbie shouldn't be sent to jail
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - A Florida judge says he won’t send a cabbie to jail for violating a city ordinance requiring a collared shirt. The Daytona Beach News-Journal reports that during a hearing ...
Jul 3, 2018