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John Herdman to face first test as men's coach in March against New Zealand
TORONTO - John Herdman will face his first test as Canadian men’s soccer coach against New Zealand on March 24 in Murcia, Spain. While the fixture was arranged prior to Herdman’s Jan. 8 sw...
Feb 01, 2018
Hydro-Quebec's Northern Pass electricity project rejected by New Hampshire
MONTREAL - Regulators in the state of New Hampshire on Thursday rejected a major electricity project being piloted by Quebec’s hydro utility and its American partner, Eversource. Members of New ...
Feb 01, 2018
Saskatchewan Roughriders release running back Kienan LaFrance, Shakir Bell
REGINA - Running back Kienan LaFrance, who helped the Ottawa Redblacks win the 2016 Grey Cup, was released by the Saskatchewan Riders on Thursday. The Riders also let American running back Shakir Bell...
Feb 01, 2018
Injured men rescued from Vancouver-area mountain after altercation: police
VANCOUVER - Police say two men have been taken to hospital with apparent knife wounds after an altercation while they were winter camping together on a mountain north of Vancouver. North Vancouver RCM...
Feb 01, 2018
Toronto cop disciplined after reporting alleged sexual misconduct
TORONTO - A Toronto police officer who reported alleged sexual misconduct by a colleague has been disciplined because of some of the evidence she submitted to support her case. An internal police disc...
Feb 01, 2018
A look at some courthouse shootings in Canada
Shootings at courthouses in Canada are a relatively rare occurrence. Here’s a look at some notable incidents: January 2018: Steven Bertrand, 18, is seriously injured after being shot in the head...
Feb 01, 2018
CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game coming to Red Deer
Yet another marquee hockey event is coming to Red Deer. The Canadian Hockey League in association with Sherwin-Williams, the Western Hockey League, and the Red Deer Rebels Hockey Club, announced Thurs...
Feb 01, 2018
It's time to recognize Red Deer's most extraordinary citizens
It's time to recognize Red Deer's most passionate, community minded citizens and organizations by nominating them for a Mayor's Recognition Award. The Mayor's Recognition Awards honours individuals, g...
Feb 01, 2018
Christine Elliott jumps into Ontario PC leadership race
TORONTO - The race to lead Ontario’s Progressive Conservative Party kicked off in earnest Thursday, with the entrance of a high-profile candidate who was once considered the odds-on favourite to...
Feb 01, 2018
With NDP allegations, all three major parties dealing with misconduct claims
OTTAWA - All three major federal parties are now looking into allegations of misconduct involving present and former members. The cases at a glance: LIBERALS - Kent Hehr resigned from cabinet last wee...
Feb 01, 2018