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Former Young Canadians worker admits to sex offences on Calgary group's students
CALGARY - A man who had many roles in his 36 years with a Calgary young people’s performance group has admitted to eight sex-related charges. Philip Heerema’s trial on 20 charges was alrea...
Jan 30, 2018

Evergreen replacement school update to include demolition and construction timelines
Wild Rose School Division will be holding a public information and input meeting on the Evergreen Elementary replacement school tonight in Drayton Valley as the demolition of the old school nears. WRS...
Jan 30, 2018
NewsAlert: Ex-'Glee' star Mark Salling, who pled guilty to child porn charges, dies
LOS ANGELES - Attorney: Ex-‘Glee’ star Mark Salling, who had been awaiting sentencing on child porn charges, dies in Los Angeles area. More to come. The Associated Press
Jan 30, 2018

Canada in middle of pack on polar bear protection: World Wildlife Fund
Canada’s polar bear protection is getting good marks from an international conservation group, but the World Wildlife Fund says the country could better protect important habitat and minimize th...
Jan 30, 2018
Ontario has work to do to meet long-term climate change goals: report
TORONTO - Ontario’s first year of carbon pricing went well but more work is needed if the province wants to meet its long-term goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the province’s e...
Jan 30, 2018

UPDATE: Police remove homemade explosive device from Riverside Meadows
Residents in Riverside Meadows are back in their homes after police removed and defused a homemade explosive device found at a residence in the area. Red Deer RCMP were executing search warrants at tw...
Jan 30, 2018
Ont. Tories to 'root out the rot,' says interim leader who won't run for permanent job
TORONTO - The newly appointed interim leader of Ontario’s Progressive Conservatives vowed Tuesday to clean up the party, “root out the rot” and ensure a fair leadership contest follo...
Jan 30, 2018

Shaw to downsize workforce, estimates about 650 will accept voluntary packages
TORONTO - Shaw Communications Inc. has launched a voluntary buyout program that it expects to be accepted by roughly 650 employees, as part of the cable, internet and wireless company’s efforts ...
Jan 30, 2018
CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie to embark on cross Canada road trip
TORONTO - CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie is hitting the road next month. The CFL announced Tuesday Ambrosie will travel across Canada to meet with fans in all its markets in February. Ambrosie’...
Jan 30, 2018

Montreal officials taking heat over icy sidewalks, sluggish snow removal
Montreal officials are getting an earful from residents over tardy snow removal that has left icy, snow-packed sidewalks across town. Over the weekend, the city’s new administration issued a mea...
Jan 30, 2018