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Privacy questions linger as new Canada-U.S. terror list sharing kicks in
OTTAWA - Canada and the United States have begun sharing information about suspected terrorists under a revamped agreement even though the federal privacy watchdog is still studying the possible risks...
Jun 21, 2018
Raptors Uprising gamers show off their well-appointed high-tech home in Toronto
TORONTO - It comes with 10 gaming stations, six bedrooms, ping-pong and a pool table, not to mention big-screen TVs galore and a spacious deck complete with a barbecue and hot tub. But depending on yo...
Jun 21, 2018
New Blackfalds Detachment Commander 'living the dream'
It's been a great start to the new gig for Blackfalds RCMP Detachment Commander Dan Martin. Transferring from Iqaluit, Nunavut, Martin began his new position as Staff Sgt. in Blackfalds on May 22. The...
Jun 21, 2018
Directors Guild says industry is still mostly white and male
NEW YORK - A new study by the Directors Guild of America finds that despite high-profile releases like “Get Out” and “Wonder Woman,” film directors remained overwhelmingly whit...
Jun 21, 2018
Sens GM Dorion says Hoffman had to be traded because dressing room was 'broken'
DALLAS - Pierre Dorion stepped in front of the cameras following three weeks in the shadows to finally shed some light on a tumultuous stretch in what has become a disastrous 13 months for the Ottawa ...
Jun 21, 2018
Seniors in Saskatchewan care home served beef roast seasoned with hand cleaner
CARROT RIVER, Sask. - The Saskatchewan Health Authority is apologizing to residents of a long-term care home who were knowingly served a beef roast that had been seasoned with hand cleaner. Some 35 se...
Jun 21, 2018
Local athletes test their mettle at 18th Annual Woody's Triathlon
Hundreds of local athletes put their physical endurance to the test during the 18th Annual Woody's Triathlon in Red Deer this weekend. The volunteer-run event raises money for the Red Deer Kinsmen Clu...
Jun 21, 2018
Wolf Creek and Clearview school divisions sign historic agreement
Two central Alberta school districts have come together this week to sign an historic agreement focusing on curriculum delivery through an Enhanced Learning Model and diploma preparation supports. The...
Jun 21, 2018
Demi Lovato sings about addiction struggles on 'Sober'
NEW YORK - Demi Lovato celebrated six years of sobriety in March, but her new song indicates she may no longer be sober. The pop star released “Sober ” on YouTube on Thursday, singing lyri...
Jun 21, 2018
Serena Williams: Young boys need domestic abuse education
NEW YORK - Serena Williams says the conversation about stopping domestic abuse shouldn’t just centre around women, but men as well. The tennis superstar says education about domestic abuse shoul...
Jun 21, 2018