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Vancouver library loans out dogs in poetry promotion for 15-minute outings
VANCOUVER - You can take out almost anything from libraries these days, but this one requires a leash. Eight therapy dogs will be available to borrow from the Canine Library on Saturday for ...
Sep 13, 2019
Town of Rocky exploring whether plebiscite needed to bring back VLTs
The Town of Rocky Mountain House is looking into whether another plebiscite is needed before deciding whether to allow video lottery terminals (VLTs) back into the community.VLTs were pulled from Rock...
Sep 13, 2019
Political parties face fatigue as Manitoba moves from one campaign to the next
WINNIPEG - Politicians and supporters in Manitoba had less than 24 hours to take in the results of a provincial election before diving into the federal one. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday&...
Sep 13, 2019
Roughriders look to return to winning ways against Alouettes
REGINA - Saskatchewan Roughriders linebacker Solomon Elimimian hasn't forgotten what happened last week. Now, Elimimian wants to see how his team responds in the aftermath of a humbling loss. The Ride...
Sep 13, 2019
Filings: Purdue owners used Swiss banks to hide transfers
NEW YORK - The family that owns OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma used Swiss bank accounts to conceal the transfer of millions of dollars from the company to themselves, New York state's attorney general ...
Sep 13, 2019
You're out! A list of federal election candidates forced to step down, resign
OTTAWA - A list of candidates forced to step down, or resigned since the start of the campaign on Sept. 11, which doesn't include, for instance, the Liberal decision to oust candidate Hassan Guil...
Sep 13, 2019
Ottawa Senators locker room features plenty of ex-Toronto Maple Leafs
OTTAWA - Connor Brown doesn't mind switching sides in the Battle of Ontario. Two months ago, the Ottawa Senators acquired the 25-year-old forward and defenceman Nikita Zaitsev from the Toronto Ma...
Sep 13, 2019
Yes, stocks are up again. No, recession worries aren't gone
NEW YORK - The U.S. economy is sending some worrying signals about a possible recession, yet the stock market has gone on a what-me-worry ride toward record heights. What gives? Put simply, while the ...
Sep 13, 2019
Man arrested for murder after Canadian Forces member killed in Florida
OTTAWA - A 23-year-old man has been arrested for murder after a member of the Canadian Armed Forces died from serious head injuries sustained in what police are describing as a violent attack in Flori...
Sep 13, 2019
Tara Veer returns from meetings with 21 other mayors
Red Deer's mayor and city manager are returning from this week's mid-sized mayors' caucus meetings in Lethbridge with eyes on continuing to advocate for paths to economic growth, jobs, and diversifica...
Sep 13, 2019 (The City of Red Deer)