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Osmond undecided about skating return; looking forward to time off on her terms
For once, Kaetlyn Osmond is taking a break because she wants to. Canada’s world figure skating champion is skipping the ISU Grand Prix circuit next fall as she ponders her future, and enjoys som...
Jun 5, 2018
Cheesy chicken hearts, calf testicles join corn dogs on Calgary Stampede menu
CALGARY - Traditional corn dogs and deep-fried doughnuts are still on the menu but Calgary Stampede organizers say they’re being joined by giant squid on a stick, cheesy chicken hearts and even ...
Jun 5, 2018
Plane carrying 10 reported missing in western Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya - Kenya’s aviation regulator says an airplane carrying 10 passengers that was scheduled to arrive in Nairobi has been missing for seven hours. The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority s...
Jun 5, 2018
16- and 17-year-olds targeted in latest fatal shootings in Metro Vancouver
SURREY, B.C. - Two teenagers, just 16 and 17 years old, appear to be the latest victims of targeted shootings in Metro Vancouver, say police. The young men’s bodies were found in a rural area of...
Jun 5, 2018
New Brunswick issues a clarification: Rainbow crosswalks are OK after all
FREDERICTON - Rainbow crosswalks will be allowed in New Brunswick municipalities after all. Francophone municipalities were sent a letter that said the colourful crosswalks - to celebrate the LGBTQ co...
Jun 5, 2018
Incredibly Rare New Guinea Midwife Skull
Featured in Ripley's Believe It or Not! Midwife Skull In the past few episodes of Ripley's Rarities, we have showcased some of the most interesting cultural artifacts from the various tribes of P...
Jun 5, 2018
Lesson using anti-Trump song gets Utah teacher disciplined
SALT LAKE CITY - A Utah junior high teacher is on leave after she instructed her students to read the lyrics of an Eminem song that slams President Donald Trump. Park City School District spokeswoman ...
Jun 5, 2018
Multiple speakers for Seniors Week in Rocky Mountain House
It's seniors week in Rocky Mountain House and across the province. Today marks the first day of the free speaker series at the Christenson Sports and Wellness Centre. Financial Wellness for seniors, p...
Jun 5, 2018
Islanders fire GM Snow, coach Weight, Lamoriello is new GM
Lou Lamoriello moved quickly to shake up the New York Islanders by firing coach Doug Weight and general manager Garth Snow and naming himself the team’s new GM just two weeks after taking over a...
Jun 5, 2018
Golden Knights learned a hard lesson in Game 4 of Stanley Cup final
WASHINGTON - Coming from a city where hot and cold streaks can spell fortune or disaster, the Vegas Golden Knights learned a hard lesson in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup final - sometimes hockey isn’...
Jun 5, 2018