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Coast Guard: 25 bodies found after California boat fire
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - A middle-of-the-night fire swept a boat carrying recreational scuba divers anchored near an island off the Southern California coast early Monday, leaving at least 25 dead and ...
Sep 04, 2019
Former hostage Joshua Boyle tells court his wife was unstable, violent
OTTAWA - Former Afghanistan hostage Joshua Boyle, accused of assaulting now-estranged spouse Caitlan Coleman, portrayed her today as a mentally unstable person prone to fits and violence. Boyle t...
Sep 04, 2019
Feds invest $2.2M in EQUS smart grid project
The federal government recently announced it is investing $2.2 million investment in a smart grid energy project led by Innisfail-based EQUS.In a release, the government says this project will create ...
Sep 04, 2019
7 Shake Slime kits for kids recalled due to high boric acid content
TORONTO - CLS Sales Inc. is recalling several make-your-own slime kits because of a chemical hazard. Health Canada says the DIY Shake Slime kits fail to meet Canadian toy safety requirements when it c...
Sep 04, 2019
Sens' Nick Paul on sticking in NHL: 'This year is the make-or-break year'
Nick Paul has been called up and sent down more than the big forward wishes to count. He's hoping the time is right for him to finally stick in the NHL. Paul has played 5...
Sep 04, 2019
Federal government commits cash for national strategy to fight human trafficking
REGINA - The federal government is putting up tens of millions of dollars to fight human trafficking. Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale has announced that Ottawa will commit $57 million o...
Sep 04, 2019
AP source: Cowboys, Elliott have deal, ending long holdout
The Dallas Cowboys and Ezekiel Elliott have agreed on a $90 million, six-year contract extension that will make him the NFL's highest-paid running back and end a holdout that lasted the entire preseas...
Sep 04, 2019
Albertans urged to report fraudulent or suspicious phone calls demanding payment
Direct Energy is reminding customers to remain vigilant against fraudulent phone calls demanding immediate cash payments to avoid service disconnection. Disconnection remains the method of absolute la...
Sep 04, 2019
Thunder roll into new season with high hopes
Hopes are high this season for the Drayton Valley Thunder. With six exhibition games now under their belt, the Thunderare looking forward to making waves in the upcoming 2019-2020 regular season. "Com...
Sep 04, 2019
Federal party leaders focus on wooing union heartland for Labour Day
OTTAWA - Wooing workers in Canada's union heartland was the focus for federal party leaders this Labour Day, with Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer and NDP Leade...
Sep 04, 2019