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Buster Douglas to promote long odds against Tyson to inspire
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Buster Douglas will mark the 30th anniversary of his upset boxing victory over Mike Tyson with a campaign aimed at inspiring others who face long odds. The 59-year-old Douglas joined ...
Oct 30, 2019
Quebec introducing values test for newcomers wanting to move to the province
QUEBEC - The Quebec government is moving ahead with its controversial values test on newcomers wishing to settle in the province. For those would-be immigrants, securing a Quebec selection certificate...
Oct 30, 2019
SunRype sold by Jim Pattison Group to Quebec company
SunRype Products has a new owner.Lassonde Industries Inc., based in Rougemont, Quebec, announced today that two of its subsidiaries have entered into an agreement with subsidiaries of The Jim Pattison...
Oct 30, 2019
Bianca Andreescu says 'back friggin' hurts' after loss to Halep at WTA Finals
SHENZHEN, China - An ailing Bianca Andreescu will have to try to dig out of an early hole at the WTA Finals - if the Canadian decides she's healthy enough to stay on court. The 19-year-old f...
Oct 30, 2019
‘Tis Toys for Tickets time again
RED DEER- Anyone who receives a City-issued parking ticket between November 1 and 30 can once again pay their ticket with a toy through The City of Red Deer's annual Toys for Tickets program. All gift...
Oct 30, 2019
Transportation Safety Board releases report on deadly Hydro One helicopter crash
TORONTO - The federal transportation safety watchdog says clearer regulations around seatbelts are needed to reduce the risk of death or injury in accidents like a helicopter crash that kill...
Oct 30, 2019
Return expired medications to protect Red Deer’s waterways
RED DEER- Residents are asked to check their medicine cabinets for unused or expired medications and return them to their local pharmacy. Last year The City partnered with The Alberta Pharmacists' Ass...
Oct 30, 2019
Red Deer Lights the Night, Saturday, Nov. 16
RED DEER- Red Deerians are invited to come downtown to celebrate the holiday season and see the annual light up of City Hall Park at Red Deer Lights the Night, Saturday, November 16. Guests can enjoy ...
Oct 30, 2019
Chile scraps Asia-Pacific and climate summits amid protests
SANTIAGO, Chile - Chilean President Sebastin Piera says ongoing protests have led him to call off two major international summits that his country had been scheduled to host. Piera announced Wednesday...
Oct 30, 2019
Canadian women's soccer team calls up 15-year-old midfielder Olivia Smith
Canada coach Kenneth Heiner-Moller has called up 15-year-old midfielder Olivia Smith for an invitational tournament next month in Yongchuan, China. Born Aug. 5, 2004, Smith will become Canada's y...
Oct 30, 2019