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Facebook's Zuckerberg to talk to EU parliament on privacy
BRUSSELS - Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has accepted to visit the European Parliament to explain his company’s recent privacy issues and allegations that it misused personal data. Parliament Pre...
May 16, 2018
Council approves upgrades to two crosswalks
Two crosswalks in Drayton Valley have been approved for a facelift following a review of traffic/pedestrian safety and concerns from residents. Drayton Valley Town Council on Wednesday approved upgrad...
May 16, 2018
Michigan State agrees to pay $500M to settle Nassar claims
LANSING, Mich. - Michigan State University agreed to pay $500 million to settle claims from more than 300 women and girls who said they were assaulted by sports doctor Larry Nassar in the worst sex-ab...
May 16, 2018
Lawyer says Rapper T.I. 'wrongfully arrested' near his home
ATLANTA - The rapper T.I. was arrested early Wednesday as he tried to enter his gated community outside Atlanta and was charged with disorderly conduct, public drunkenness and simple assault - but the...
May 16, 2018
Travolta dances his way through Cannes again with 'Gotti'
CANNES, France - John Travolta first came to Cannes 40 years ago while promoting “Grease,” and he’s still dancing along the Croisette. The 64-year-old actor returned to the Cannes Fi...
May 16, 2018
Ottawa ushers in vaping era with new rules, regulations for e-cigarettes
OTTAWA - Adults in Canada will soon have easier access to e-cigarettes and vaping supplies - and be exposed to more ads promoting them - now that the federal Liberal government has passed legislation ...
May 16, 2018
Three charged with allegedly exploiting, trafficking migrant workers
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. - The Canada Border Services Agency says three people are facing charges related to the alleged exploitation and trafficking of migrant workers. The CBSA alleges three people recruit...
May 16, 2018
Trudeau and Merkel talk trade, climate change ahead of June G7 summit
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has spoken to German Chancellor Angela Merkel about making progress on climate change and combating protectionism when they meet at the G7 next month in Quebec. ...
May 16, 2018
Seba Beach peace officer sent to hospital after fentanyl exposure
A peace officer in Seba Beach was rushed to hospital Saturday after accidentally being exposed to the deadly synthetic opioid fentanyl. A male member of the Seba Beach Patrol Service came into contact...
May 16, 2018
Local blood donors honoured at special event
Some of central Alberta’s most prolific blood donors were honoured at an event Tuesday night in Red Deer. Canadian Blood Services recognized about 90 individuals for their commitment to giving l...
May 16, 2018