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SNC-Lavalin: A look at the attorney general's power to step in
OTTAWA - Opposition parties are accusing the Liberal government of meddling in a decision of the federal prosecution service to proceed with a criminal case against SNC-Lavalin. Under the law, the fed...
Feb 22, 2019
RCMP searching for Stettler hit and run suspect
RCMP are asking for the public's help with information regarding a hit and run in Stettler this week. On Feb. 20, at approximately 5:00 p.m., Mounties say a white Dodge truck with a flat deck, backed ...
Feb 22, 2019
NHL suspends Oilers captain McDavid two games for check to head
NEW YORK - The NHL has suspended Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid two games for an illegal check to the head of New York Islanders defenceman Nick Leddy. The incident occurred in the first perio...
Feb 22, 2019
Weekend Scoreboard: Feb. 22-24
**For coverage of the 2019 Canada Winter Games, visit our dedicated Games page REBELS (29-22-4-1) Feb. 22 – @ Edmonton (32-18-4-4) >> 2-1 loss (STORY) Feb. 23 - vs. Edmonton (32-18-4-4) &g...
Feb 22, 2019
Second PED case found in Alberta
Alberta Pork says a second case of porcine epidemic diarrhea has turned up in this province. It is at a 600-head farrow-to-finish operation, but the producer group does not say in what part of the pro...
Feb 22, 2019
Former Portugal under-21 player Stephen Eustaquio commits to play for Canada
TORONTO - Former Portugal under-21 midfielder Stephen Eustaquio has committed to play for Canada. “I have big dreams when it comes to playing for Canada,” the defensive midfielder said in ...
Feb 22, 2019
Quebec gymnast becomes most-decorated Canada Winter Games athlete
The Canada Winter Games has produced many decorated athletes, but one stands alone as the most decorated athlete in Games history. Felix Dolci, artistic gymnast from Team Quebec, has now won 11 medals...
Feb 22, 2019
A look at allegations over the years against singer R. Kelly
CHICAGO - R&B star R. Kelly has been dogged for years by allegations that he sexually abused women and underage girls. He and his attorneys have repeatedly denied allegations of sexual misconduct....
Feb 22, 2019
Therapy dogs bring comfort to athletes at Canada Winter Games
Therapy dogs from St. John Ambulance paid a visit to the Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre on Friday. Dylan and Booker were there to show comfort and support to athletes competing at the Games. Sandi...
Feb 22, 2019
'American Pie' singer objects to coverage of ex's exhibit
CAMDEN, Maine - Don McLean has threatened to sue a weekly newspaper that wrote about his former wife’s photo exhibition about domestic abuse, which includes a copy of the protection order issued...
Feb 22, 2019