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Quebecer who survived Irma calls it terrifying; Canadian frigate on standby
A Quebec man living on the Caribbean island of Saint Martin is calling hurricane Irma the most terrifying experience of his life after 300-km/h winds ripped the roof off his house and others in the sa...
Sep 7, 2017
Science Says: How repeated head blows affect the brain
CHICAGO - Researchers are tackling fresh questions about a degenerative brain disease now that it has been detected in the brains of nearly 200 football players after death. The suspected cause is rep...
Sep 7, 2017
Chinook's Edge School Board Meeting hi-lites
INNISFAIL- Chinook’s Edge School Board Trustees met on Wednesday. Members discussed School and Transportation Fees. The updated Administrative Procedure that adheres to the provincial government...
Sep 7, 2017
Jets sign coach Paul Maurice, GM Kevin Cheveldayoff to contract extensions
WINNIPEG - Jets co-owner Mark Chipman had no doubt general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff and head coach Paul Maurice deserved their multi-year contract extensions that were announced Thursday. The team h...
Sep 7, 2017
Philippe Couillard says embattled ex-byelection candidate had to step down
MONTREAL - Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard says it was clear his party’s candidate in an upcoming byelection had no choice but to step down. Eric Tetrault withdrew from the race Wednesday nigh...
Sep 7, 2017
One dead: Plane that crashed north of Winnipeg taken without owner's consent
ST. ANDREWS, Man. - RCMP say a plane that crashed near a small airport north of Winnipeg, killing the pilot, had been taken without the owner’s consent. Police say the 29-year-old man from Thund...
Sep 7, 2017
Probe ordered into Nova Scotia judge who acquitted taxi driver of sexual assault
HALIFAX - In a rare move, Nova Scotia’s chief justice has ordered an investigation into complaints against a judge who acquitted a taxi driver accused of sexually assaulting an intoxicated femal...
Sep 7, 2017
"Pay Ahead for Daily Bread" raises over $400
RED DEER- This summer, ‘Ecole Camille J. Lerouge School Grade 9 students worked in conjunction with Kevin Traptow, owner of the “Cool Beans Coffee Company” to launch an initiative ca...
Sep 7, 2017
Saudi filmmakers build audiences without cinemas
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - With daring filmmakers, untold stories and entertainment-starved young people, Saudi Arabia has all the makings of a local movie industry - except for theatres. As the tr...
Sep 7, 2017
Timberlake, U2 and Hayek join 'Super School Live' TV special
LOS ANGELES - Justin Timberlake, U2, Cate Blanchett and Salma Hayek are joining an hour-long live television special about reinventing American high schools. Organizers announced Thursday that Kelly C...
Sep 7, 2017