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Bianca Andreescu crushes Eugenie Bouchard in all-Canadian quarterfinal
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. - It didn’t take long for Bianca Andreescu to continue her dream start to 2019. The sixth-seeded Andreescu needed only 53 minutes to defeat No. 3 Eugenie Bouchard 6-2, 6-0 ...
Jan 25, 2019
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman defends Edmonton Oilers organization
SAN JOSE, Calif. - NHL commissioner Gary Bettman has a simple message for Edmonton Oilers fans: don’t panic. Bettman was asked about the struggling Oilers at his state of the league address on F...
Jan 25, 2019
Roger Stone: A Trump ally known for dirty tricks
NEW YORK - It was vintage Roger Stone: The longtime Republican operative flashed a Nixonesque double-armed victory sign after being indicted Friday for lying to federal investigators. Stone, with his ...
Jan 25, 2019
Newfoundland hockey fans will miss Growlers coach Ryane Clowe: ex-NHLer
Having Newfoundlander Ryane Clowe behind the bench of a professional hockey team in St. John’s meant everything to the local community, says former NHL forward Dan Cleary. Cleary, who’s fr...
Jan 25, 2019
Feds sued for short-changing disabled veterans and alleged cover-up
TORONTO - The federal government knowingly short-changed hundreds of thousands of disabled veterans and RCMP members about $165 million in benefits, a proposed class action filed in Federal Court on F...
Jan 25, 2019
Police looking into Railyards stabbing Thursday night
Red Deer RCMP are investigating a stabbing which they say happened in the city’s Railyards area near the downtown. Police say it was just after 9 p.m. on Thursday (Jan. 24) night when they respo...
Jan 25, 2019
Canadians rescue five injured peacekeepers following second attack in a week
OTTAWA - Canadian peacekeepers in Mali launched their second medical-evacuation mission in less than a week after a UN armoured vehicle triggered an explosive device Friday, killing two and wounding s...
Jan 25, 2019
Investment forum to highlight Alberta business during 2019 Games
Business leaders are set to meet in February for the inaugural Winter’s Edge Investment Forum. Guest speakers will offer insights and perspectives on venture investing, all with the backdrop of ...
Jan 25, 2019
ICYMI - Jan. 25, 2019
A look at some of the biggest local news stories for the week of Jan. 21-25, 2019.
Jan 25, 2019
The battle for 2019 has already begun: Conservatives gearing up for election
OTTAWA - Canada’s Conservatives are unapologetically in election campaign mode as they gather in Ottawa for a three-day caucus retreat this weekend. The MPs and Senators have gathered in part to...
Jan 25, 2019