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StatCan warns of impact on release of trade data from U.S. government shutdown
OTTAWA - Statistics Canada is warning the partial shutdown of the U.S. government could have an impact on the agency’s ability to release a complete picture of trade between North America’...
Jan 03, 2019
Speaker again, Pelosi sees 'new dawn' for 116th Congress
WASHINGTON - Cheering Democrats returned Nancy Pelosi to the House speaker’s post Thursday as the 116th Congress ushered in a historically diverse freshman class eager to confront President Dona...
Jan 03, 2019
Quebec police say girl's death followed attempted jump from ski chairlift
VAL-D’OR, Que. - A 15-year-old girl has died after falling from a ski chairlift Wednesday night in the Abitibi region of northwestern Quebec. Quebec provincial police say the girl and a friend w...
Jan 03, 2019
Sylvan Lake formalizes new waste management solution
The Town of Sylvan Lake has taken another step towards having a No Landfill Disposal Facility in the community. Town officials say agreements have now been signed and formalized with Fogdog Energy Sol...
Jan 03, 2019
UPDATE [Located]: 24 y/o Nikita Rabbit
Jan. 9 – Nikita Rabbit has been located. Ponoka RCMP thanks the public for their assistance.
Jan 03, 2019
Western Canadian oil prices holding their own as production cuts kick in
CALGARY – Crude oil prices in Western Canada remain elevated as Alberta’s government-mandated oil production curtailments come into force. Calgary oil brokerage Net Energy says the differe...
Jan 03, 2019
Quebec politician says criticism of Comtois is "anti-francophone racism"
VANCOUVER - A Quebec politician says Instagram insults against Canadian world junior hockey team captain Maxime Comtois are “anti-francophone racism.” Parti Quebecois interim leader Pascal...
Jan 03, 2019
Tiger-Cats promote Allemang, Burke to lead football operations roles
HAMILTON - The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have a new front-office structure. The Ticats announced Thursday that Eric Tillman won’t be returning to the club as general manager, while the club is promoti...
Jan 03, 2019
Curtis named Toronto FC GM, charged with returning team to championship-calibre
TORONTO - In naming Ali Curtis its Toronto FC’s fifth general manager, Toronto FC is getting an MLS veteran who always has a plan. He famously arrived as sporting director of the New York Red Bu...
Jan 03, 2019
American hip hop impresario fined for sex assault in UK
LONDON - An American hip hop impresario and fashion designer was fined Thursday for sexual assault after pleading guilty in a London court. ASAP Bari, whose real name is Jabari Shelton, was fined 4,00...
Jan 03, 2019