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FBI chief's unceremonious ouster boomerangs on president
WASHINGTON - Firing FBI Director James Comey is already coming back to haunt President Donald Trump. In dismissing Comey last week, Trump created the very real possibility that a respected law enforce...
May 16, 2017
Commission Garber says Impact not ready to host MLS all-star game
MONTREAL - The Montreal Impact will need to start selling out their stadium regularly before they will be considered to play host to an Major League Soccer all-star game, commissioner Don Garber said ...
May 16, 2017
Railway union vows to fight move giving railways access to video recorders data
MONTREAL - Railways operating in Canada would be required to install locomotive voice and video recorders as a safety measure under legislation introduced Tuesday, but the union representing workers i...
May 16, 2017
Bells, prayers and lights for celebrations marking Montreal's 375th birthday
Montreal is ready for its 375th birthday Wednesday, with a number of scheduled events and high-profile political guests to mark the milestone. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Premier Philippe Couillard...
May 16, 2017
Poll suggests Calgarians support a bid for the 2026 Winter Olympics
CALGARY - About two-thirds of Calgarians and Bow Valley residents support a bid for the 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympics, a new poll suggests. The Calgary Bid Exploration Committee surveyed approx...
May 16, 2017
Saskatchewan puppy saved from near death due to infestation of ticks
LUMSDEN, Sask. - It took the tireless work of a veterinarian and a blood donation from her dog to save the life of a puppy facing a tick infestation. Recently the Regina-area dog rescue CC RezQs broug...
May 16, 2017
Conway disputes claim she's in it 'for the money'
NEW YORK - President Trump counsellor Kellyanne Conway says statements made by MSNBC hosts that she was only working for Trump for the hefty paycheque are untrue. “Morning Joe” show hosts ...
May 16, 2017
Michael Moore preps surprise documentary for Donald Trump
CANNES, France - Michael Moore is making a documentary about Republican President Donald Trump and says the president should be worried. Producers Harvey and Bob Weinstein announced Tuesday that they ...
May 16, 2017
Thompson falls, rebounds during USF2000 race at Indy
It was an up and down weekend for Red Deer racing phenom Parker Thompson. Racing in the third round of the USF2000 Championship at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Thompson was involved in an unfortunate ...
May 16, 2017
Final Leg of Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run underway
A torch lighting ceremony took place on the steps of the Alberta Legislature on Tuesday to kick off the Final Leg of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for the 2017 Special Olympics Alberta Summer Games. T...
May 16, 2017