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Serious Phoenix pay issues? Need a fast fix? Call DM Lemay, say public servants
OTTAWA - Federal civil servants suffering “severe” financial difficulties under the government’s Phoenix pay system - and some not so severe - have been turning to the top for help, ...
May 15, 2018
Jail time for Nanton man in wild 2016 police chase
A man who led local Mounties on a wild chase nearly two years ago will spend just over a year behind bars. Gregory Whitford, 37, of Nanton was facing a total of 13 counts in relation to the series of ...
May 15, 2018
'I heard angels': Henson details how she fell for her fiance
NEW YORK - Taraji P. Henson says it was literally love at first sight when she met her new fiance. A glowing Henson detailed her courtship with Super Bowl winner Kelvin Hayden as she appeared Monday a...
May 15, 2018
Cornelssen pleads not guilty in stolen truck chase
A Red Deer man charged in relation to a stolen vehicle chase in which police shots were fired is going to trial. Dakota Cornelssen, 20, faces eight counts including break and enter, possession of prop...
May 15, 2018
It's checkmate for Baltimore's latest police commissioner
BALTIMORE - When Baltimore’s mayor hand-picked Darryl De Sousa as her choice for police commissioner, heralding his experience and the respect he commanded in the city’s force, he proudly ...
May 15, 2018
Vancouver Whitecaps sign Canadian defender Marcel de Jong to contract extension
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps signed Canadian defender Marcel de Jong to a contract extension Tuesday. The 31-year-old native of Newmarket, Ont., has started eight of 11 games this season. De Jo...
May 15, 2018
Nugent-Hopkins has goal, assist as Canada beats Germany 3-0 at hockey worlds
HERNING, Denmark - Just hours removed from a tightly contested overtime win over Latvia, Canada took no chances in its final preliminary round game at the world hockey championship. Ryan Nugent-Hopkin...
May 15, 2018
A look at the final days of 19-month-old Ezekiel Stephan and how he was treated
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - The Supreme Court has ordered a new trial in the case of David and Collet Stephan who were convicted of failing to provide the necessaries of life for their 19-month-old son Ezekie...
May 15, 2018
Palestinians thank Canada for not supporting U.S. embassy move to Jerusalem
OTTAWA - Palestinian diplomats say they welcome the Trudeau government’s decision not to attend the controversial opening of the new American embassy in Jerusalem on Monday. But a spokesman for ...
May 15, 2018
CIA nominee toughens interrogation stance, picks up support
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump’s CIA nominee appeared to be on a path toward confirmation as she picked up support from key Democrats Tuesday and toughened her public stance against harsh i...
May 15, 2018