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Lacombe police respond to firearms complaint
Police officers responded with guns drawn to a firearms complaint in the city's south end Monday morning. It was just after 11 a.m. when police attended to the 4700 Block of 48th Avenue. According to ...
Apr 16, 2018
Damage to Rogers Centre roof causes rare postponement at domed stadium
Toronto Blue Jays executive Andrew Miller was standing with some colleagues by the Rogers Centre infield Monday morning when he heard a series of unexpected bangs. Several pieces of ice fell on the do...
Apr 16, 2018
Serge Ibaka benefiting from full season with Raptors; will be key in playoff run
TORONTO - Serge Ibaka had barely played alongside Kyle Lowry when the Toronto Raptors opened the playoffs last season. The big man was acquired at the trade deadline, and played the final 23 games of ...
Apr 16, 2018
Whitecaps' striker Kei Kamara out for several weeks with groin injury
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps will have to pull themselves out of a two-game losing skid without the services of star striker Kei Kamara. Head coach Carl Robinson said Kamara will miss at least ...
Apr 16, 2018
Calgary Stampeder Finch arrested for allegedly assaulting Oklahoma policeman
EDMOND, Okla. - Running back Roy Finch of the Calgary Stampeders has been arrested for allegedly assaulting an Oklahoma police officer. Oklahoma County Jail records indicate Finch, 26, was arrested Su...
Apr 16, 2018
B.C. government backs Songhees Nation's bid to host 2020 Indigenous Games
VICTORIA - British Columbia’s government is backing a Victoria-area First Nation’s attempt to host the 2020 North American Indigenous Games. Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation Ministe...
Apr 16, 2018
'A clear message:' Alberta proposes legislation to limit oil shipments
EDMONTON - The Alberta government has introduced legislation that would give the energy minister power to restrict the flow of oil, gasoline and natural gas leaving the province. Once passed, Marg McC...
Apr 16, 2018
First Nations and cities double down on pipeline opposition
VANCOUVER - Several First Nations and the cities of Vancouver and Burnaby have joined together to redouble their opposition to the expansion of the Trans Mountain pipeline. Burnaby Mayor Derek Corriga...
Apr 16, 2018
N.S. teachers union drops complaint against principal for organizing Vimy trip
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia’s teachers union has backed away from threats to discipline two school administrators and a teacher who organized a student trip to Vimy Ridge last year despite a work-to-r...
Apr 16, 2018
Unexplained symptoms in Cuba sparks recall of diplomatic family members
OTTAWA - The families of Canadian diplomats serving in Cuba are being recalled as a response to mysterious incidents which have plagued some staff and dependents. The move comes after 10 Canadians con...
Apr 16, 2018