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Nova Scotia election roundup
HALIFAX - (NSElxn-NDP) Nova Scotia’s New Democrats say if they form government they’ll reinstate a film tax credit axed by the Liberal government two years ago. Leader Gary Burrill says on...
May 05, 2017
Bull Skit Comedy finishing season with 'Best of' series
Bull Skit is back for their season nine finale with three different nights of improv, sketch comedy and live music, May 18 – 20 at 8 p.m. at the Scott Block Theatre. Tickets are available in adv...
May 05, 2017
Young Writers’ Conference celebrates its 29th Anniversary
Students will turn their curiosity and love of reading and writing into masterpieces. Aspiring students and writers will have the opportunity to meet with writing professionals in their field at the 2...
May 05, 2017
Mounties nab wanted man spotted in stolen truck in north Red Deer
Red Deer RCMP have charged a man who fled police in a stolen truck Thursday night, then abandoned the truck and was located by Police Dog Services as he attempted to hide in a marshy area off Johnston...
May 05, 2017
Michelle Obama: My passion for education will linger on
NEW YORK - Former first lady Michelle Obama said Friday that her departure from the White House won’t end her passion for education. She made the comment at a New York City event marking College...
May 05, 2017
Raptors: LeBron's behaviour disrespectful, but Toronto also playing "too soft"
TORONTO - Dunking off the backboard. Drinking a beer. Nonchalantly spinning the ball in Serge Ibaka’s face. LeBron James’s apparent lack of respect for Toronto has added some drama to the ...
May 05, 2017
Conservatives want Trudeau to go to Manitoba border to see crossings first hand
EMERSON, Man. - Tensions flared in a Manitoba border community as two Conservative members of Parliament called on the prime minister to visit Emerson and get a first-hand look at the influx of refuge...
May 05, 2017
Canadian sprinter Andre De Grasse settles for fifth-place finish in 100 metres
DOHA, Qatar - Olympic champion Thomas Rohler threw the javelin farther than anyone else has done for more than 20 years at the Diamond League opener in Doha, while Akani Simbine was the surprise winne...
May 05, 2017
'Never a hard deadline:' PCs, Wildrose still working on unite-the-right proposal
EDMONTON - Alberta Progressive Conservative Leader Jason Kenney says his team and the Wildrose party have made progress on a unity plan and an announcement is coming soon. Kenney said representatives ...
May 05, 2017
Struggling Impact look to top D.C. United for first away win of MLS season
MONTREAL - The Montreal Impact have had a laborious start to the Major League Soccer season and it won’t get any easier when they visit D.C. United. The Impact (1-3-4) will be looking to rebound...
May 05, 2017