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Quebec town hopeful dismantling of rusting cargo ship will go smoothly after fire
MONTREAL - A southwestern Quebec town is counting down the days until an unwelcome piece of marine history disappears from its shores. Officials say they hope the dismantling of the Kathryn Spirit pro...
Apr 25, 2018
'I couldn't move my body': Paralyzed Humboldt Broncos player recalls bus crash
CALGARY - A Humboldt Broncos player who was paralyzed in a bus crash that killed 16 people has vivid memories of the accident but is focusing on regaining his health and hopefully being able to walk a...
Apr 25, 2018
Wire-bristle safety fears prompt Ottawa to establish BBQ brush safety standards
OTTAWA - As the outdoor grilling season gets underway, the agency in charge of establishing Canadian standards is working on new national guidelines for barbecue brushes following a number of cases in...
Apr 25, 2018
Dog droppings at Blackfalds ball parks create foul mood
The Town of Blackfalds is dealing with a crappy situation. Officials say warm weather has revealed that some dog owners are taking their pets for walks where they shouldn't, and not cleaning up afterw...
Apr 25, 2018
Lawyers say others were hurt in Copperfield illusion show
LAS VEGAS - Lawyers for a British tourist who claims he was badly hurt taking part in an illusion by Las Vegas Strip headliner David Copperfield told a judge on Wednesday that they’ve found thre...
Apr 25, 2018
Quebec judge authorizes lawsuit against the federal government over Phoenix
MONTREAL - A Quebec judge has authorized a class-action lawsuit against the federal government related to the troubled Phoenix pay system. The suit alleges some employees were paid too much before bei...
Apr 25, 2018
Alexa, make my kid polite: Echo to get child-friendly update
NEW YORK - Alexa’s new missions: encourage kids to ask questions more politely, and get them to bed on time. The voice assistant that lives inside Amazon’s Echo speakers will soon thank ki...
Apr 25, 2018
Police use blanket to rescue man from sinkhole at Sudbury, Ont., home
SUDBURY, Ont. - Police say a 55-year-old Sudbury, Ont., man is in hospital after being rescued from a sinkhole. Spokeswoman Kaitlyn Dunn says police got a call late Wednesday morning about a homeowner...
Apr 25, 2018
New Brunswick EMO warning of flooding potential along St. John River
FREDERICTON - Waters are rising in New Brunswick, and officials are warning residents to move their belongings to higher ground. New Brunswick’s Emergency Measures Organization says the St. John...
Apr 25, 2018
“Battle of the Badges” raises $35,000 for Humboldt Broncos
Friday's "Battle of the Badges" charity hockey game in Red Deer was a huge success. The game between Red Deer RCMP and Red Deer Emergency Services at the Servus Arena raised approximately $35,000 for ...
Apr 25, 2018