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Commons to provide translation for MPs speaking Indigenous languages
OTTAWA - When Liberal MP Robert-Falcon Ouellette gave a speech last year entirely in Cree, hardly any of his fellow parliamentarians in the House of Commons understood a word he said. That’s bec...
Nov 30, 2018
Officer had to order other cops away from Oland crime scene, trial hears
SAINT JOHN, N.B. - The battered body of multi-millionaire Richard Oland attracted unwanted attention from several Saint John police officers who visited the scene just to get a look, the Dennis Oland ...
Nov 30, 2018
Alberta takes steps to ban mandatory high heels in the workplace
EDMONTON - Alberta has taken steps to ban employers from requiring people to wear high heels at work. Labour Minister Christina Gray says the province is amending the occupational health and safety co...
Nov 30, 2018
Aaron Hernandez emotional, yet hopeful, after arrest
BOSTON - Former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez expected to be released from jail and resume his football career shortly after his arrest on a murder charge, according to newly released ja...
Nov 30, 2018
Canadian Joe Fletcher voted Major League Soccer assistant referee of the year
TORONTO - Canadian Joe Fletcher has been named MLS assistant referee of the year. The 42-year-old chartered accountant from St. Catharines, Ont., by way of Niagara Falls, won 40.34 per cent of the vot...
Nov 30, 2018
Canada looks to leave FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup with bronze medal
Rhian Wilkinson knows all about the pain of missing out on a gold-medal game. She also understands what it takes to bounce back and step onto the podium. Wilkinson, who won 181 caps for Canada, captur...
Nov 30, 2018
Montreal Formula 1 driver Lance Stroll joins father's Force India team
Montreal driver Lance Stroll is joining the Force India Formula 1 team. The team was purchased by Stroll’s father, Lawrence, this past summer, creating instant speculation that Lance would drive...
Nov 30, 2018
Canada led joint G7 statement condemning Russian aggression in Ukraine: Freeland
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina - Canada has spearheaded a G7 foreign-ministers’ statement that condemns Russian aggression in Ukraine and urges the release of detained sailors, Foreign Affairs Minister...
Nov 30, 2018
Chestermere RCMP continue to investigate fatal shooting
CHESTERMERE- On Monday November 26 Chestermere RCMP responded to a residence in the West Creek Mews area of Chestermere. Upon arrival, one of the residents, 41-year-old Dennis Lewis, was found sufferi...
Nov 30, 2018
Tavares enjoying getting to know fun-loving Matthews and Marner with Maple Leafs
TORONTO - John Tavares has reaped the rewards of playing alongside Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner in his first season with the Maple Leafs. Getting to know Toronto’s talented 21 year olds off ...
Nov 30, 2018