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Vancouver expropriates two derelict hotels on the Downtown Eastside for $1 each
VANCOUVER - City council has voted to seize control of two derelict hotels in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside after a lawyer for the property owners warned the municipality it is exp...
Nov 08, 2019
Brent Lakatos wins gold for Canada at world para athletics championships
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Brent Lakatos captured Canada's first gold medal at the world para athletics championships on Friday. The native of Dorval, Que., won the men's T53 100 metres on the seco...
Nov 08, 2019
Attack near Semafo mine in Burkina Faso results in the death of at least 37
MONTREAL - An attack on employees of Quebec gold producer Semafo Inc. in Burkina Faso has left 37 people dead and 60 injured. The attack occurred about 40 kilometres from the Boungou mine - ...
Nov 08, 2019
Manitoba premier to talk pipelines, flood protection and more with prime minister
WINNIPEG - Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister says the prime minister must help unify the country by ensuring the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion is built so that western oil can get coastal acce...
Nov 08, 2019
Salvation Army to kick off kettle campaign Nov. 14
The Salvation Army in Red Deer is launching their annual Christmas Kettle Campaign on Thursday, November 14, at Bower Place Shopping Centre at 12 noon, with Deputy Mayor Frank Wong making the first of...
Nov 08, 2019 (CFJC Today)
Gun serial numbers are not personal information, judge tells RCMP
OTTAWA - The Federal Court is ordering the RCMP to release the serial numbers of hundreds of its handguns in response to a request under the national information law. In a decision ...
Nov 08, 2019
Remembrance Day ceremonies in the Red Deer area
Remembrance Day ceremonies are happening around central Alberta this Monday (and one on Friday).Below is a listing of events, all of which are open to the public:FRIDAY, NOV. 8PenholdPenhold Multiplex...
Nov 08, 2019 (rdnewsNOW file photo)
Equipment failures blamed for Red Deer power outages over past two days
Electric, Light and Power (EL&P) crews with the City of Red Deer were called out to investigate a second major power outage in as many days on the north end Friday.According to a City press releas...
Nov 08, 2019 (City of Red Deer)
QB Collaros practices with 1st team offence as Bombers prepare for West semifinal
WINNIPEG - All signs were pointing to Zach Collaros remaining the starting quarterback for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the playoffs. Collaros and Chris Streveler both participated in Wednesday's prac...
Nov 08, 2019
Toronto, Seattle mayors make friendly wager over outcome of MLS Cup Final
TORONTO - The mayors of Toronto and Seattle are making a friendly wager as their cities' Major League Soccer teams prepare to face off in the league's championship match this weekend. Toront...
Nov 08, 2019