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In the news today, March 20
Four stories in the news for Wednesday, March 20 --- DRUG TREATMENT LACKING IN PRISON: EX-INMATE A recently released prisoner from the Atlantic Institution in New Brunswick says he filed 70 complaints...
Mar 20, 2019
Ex-prisoner says no addiction help available as he feared return behind bars
VANCOUVER - Memories of vomiting, diarrhea and unrelenting stomach pain as he withdrew from opioids in prison had Rob MacDonald repeatedly asking for addiction treatment before he left a maximum-secur...
Mar 20, 2019
Politicians hitting the road for votes in Alberta election campaign
EDMONTON - After firing up supporters at campaign kickoff events, the leaders of Alberta’s two main political parties are heading out to stump for votes. NDP Leader Rachel Notley called the elec...
Mar 20, 2019
'Grieve every day:' Full parole for Calgary woman convicted in son's strep death
CALGARY - A woman who opted to treat her son with holistic remedies instead of taking him to the doctor for a strep infection has been granted full parole. Tamara Lovett, 50, gave seven-year-old Ryan ...
Mar 20, 2019
No tax hikes in Saskatchewan budget, but cash for mental health
REGINA - The Saskatchewan government is holding the line on taxes as it returns to a balanced budget that provides funding for mental health, volunteer firefighters and intersection safety. Finance Mi...
Mar 20, 2019
Moderate earthquake hits Turkey; 3 people injured
ANKARA, Turkey - A moderately-strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.5 hit southwestern Turkey on Wednesday, Turkish authorities said. At least three people sustained minor injuries but t...
Mar 20, 2019
Tuesday's Games
Tuesday’s Games NHL Montreal 3 Philadelphia 1 Nashville 3 Toronto 0 St. Louis 7 Edmonton 2 Calgary 4 Columbus 2 Carolina 3 Pittsburgh 2 (SO) Detroit 3 N.Y. Rangers 2 Boston 5 N.Y. Islanders 0 Wa...
Mar 19, 2019
Scores and Schedule
Tuesday’s Games NHL Montreal 3 Philadelphia 1 Nashville 3 Toronto 0 St. Louis 7 Edmonton 2 Calgary 4 Columbus 2 Carolina 3 Pittsburgh 2 (SO) Detroit 3 N.Y. Rangers 2 Boston 5 N.Y. Islanders 0 Wa...
Mar 19, 2019
Disney closes $71B deal for Fox entertainment assets
Disney is closing its $71 billion acquisition of Fox’s entertainment business in a move set to shake up the media landscape. The deal paves the way for Disney to launch its streaming service, Di...
Mar 19, 2019
Flames strengthen hold atop division with 4-2 win over Blue Jackets
CALGARY - Every remaining game both a dress rehearsal for the playoffs and an opportunity to strengthen their post-season position, the Calgary Flames weathered a desperate Columbus Blue Jackets for a...
Mar 19, 2019