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Federal court says NY ban on nunchucks unconstitutional
NEW YORK - A 1974 New York state ban on nunchucks that was put into place over fears that youth inspired by martial arts movies would create widespread mayhem is unconstitutional under the Second Amen...
Dec 17, 2018
Four sailors stuck on disabled boat off Nova Scotia rescued by helicopter
HALIFAX - Officials say four people aboard a stranded, storm-battered sailboat off Nova Scotia have been rescued. Joint Task Force Atlantic tweeted Monday night that the four crew members were hoisted...
Dec 17, 2018
Wiebe and teammates appeal to Duncan for an independent body for safe sport
TORONTO - Erica Wiebe knows how Olympic dreams can be threatened with a complaint to the wrong person. The Olympic wrestling gold medallist said is lucky to have had “amazing coaches and amazing...
Dec 17, 2018
CP Exclusive: Consultations show support for repealed Ontario sex-ed curriculum
TORONTO - An overwhelming majority of those who weighed in on Ontario’s sex education on the first day of public consultations opposed Premier Doug Ford’s repeal of a modernized curriculum...
Dec 17, 2018
St. Martin de Porres students take to stage with 'Straight Outta Bethlehem'
Kindergarten to Grade 5 students from St. Martin de Porres School are pleased to put on a Christmas production titled Straight Outta Bethlehem on Red Deer College's Mainstage (100 College Blvd, Red De...
Dec 17, 2018
Leafs GM Kyle Dubas not worried about offer sheets for Matthews, Marner
TORONTO - Kyle Dubas isn’t losing sleep these days - at least when it comes to his pending restricted free agents. The general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs knows full well an offer sheet f...
Dec 17, 2018
New Elks Lodge taking shape in Leslieville
Construction is progressing well on a new Elks Lodge in Leslieville to replace the one destroyed by fire last year. Dave Clough, secretary for the Leslieville Elks, says the new building's exterior is...
Dec 17, 2018
Protesters boo Quebec, free trade at Calgary rally supporting oil industry
CALGARY - Angry protesters demanding that Canada build new pipelines interrupted speeches by Calgary’s mayor and councillors at a downtown rally on Monday. City council had passed a resolution d...
Dec 17, 2018
The Great Trail getting nearly $2 million in improvements
New provincial funding has been announced for 12 Great Trail projects, including some in central Alberta. The Great Trail, formerly the Trans Canada Trail, will be getting tuned up thanks to a sum of ...
Dec 17, 2018
CARTOON 12-17-2018
Featured in Ripley's Believe It or Not! Source: CARTOON 12-17-2018
Dec 17, 2018