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Small group of Cherry supporters protest his firing outside Rogers headquarters
TORONTO - About 20 people gathered peacefully outside Rogers headquarters on Wednesday afternoon to protest the firing of hockey commentator Don Cherry. Some Cherry supporters stood silently on the si...
Nov 13, 2019
Class action over fudged Volkswagen emissions tests can go ahead: Supreme Court
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court has rejected an attempt by Volkswagen and Audi to dismiss a class action in Quebec seeking compensation for air pollution from cars that gave false results in emissions test...
Nov 13, 2019
Innisfail mayor and councilors opt for no pay raise
There will be no pay increase for councilors with the Town of Innisfail.On Tuesday, councillors approved a recommendation from the Council Remuneration Review Committee that their remuneration and ben...
Nov 13, 2019 (Town of Innisfail)
High school volleyball zone finals set for Thursday
The zone champions in high school volleyball will be crowned Thursday night at Lindsay Thurber. On the 4A men's side it will be the Lindsay Thurber Raiders taking on the defending zone champion Huntin...
Nov 13, 2019
Tesla to build factory in Germany after subsidies announced
BERLIN - Germany on Wednesday hailed Tesla's decision to build its first European factory in the country, days after the government said it would boost subsidies for buyers of electric cars. Tesla CEO...
Nov 13, 2019
Kris Kristofferson gives surprise performance at Fargo bar
FARGO, N.D. - Kris Kristofferson surprised customers when he performed with an acoustic guitar at a North Dakota bar after a band taped a request to the singer-songwriter's tour bus. Kristofferson sto...
Nov 13, 2019
Lacombe County writes off $600,000 in oil and gas property taxes
Lacombe County has been hit hard in the pocketbook by Alberta's struggling and gas industry. Last week, county council voted to cancel $599,842.35 in unpaid taxes related to oil and gas wells, pipelin...
Nov 13, 2019
Little Rock teachers to go on strike over district's control
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Little Rock teachers will go on strike for one day this week over an Arkansas panel's decision to strip their collective bargaining power and complaints about state control of the ...
Nov 13, 2019
Disney Plus hits 10M subscribers in 1 day
NEW YORK - Disney Plus says it hit more than 10 million sign-ups on its first day of launch, far exceeding expectations. Disney's mix of Marvel and Star Wars movies and shows, classic animated films a...
Nov 13, 2019
Historical society preserves 210-year-old theatre curtain
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - The Rhode Island Historical Society has preserved a rare, 210-year-old theatre curtain depicting a sweeping view of Providence. The organization was celebrating the completion of th...
Nov 13, 2019