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Privy Council official explains handling of Vance misconduct allegations
OTTAWA - A civil servant who met with the former military ombudsman about sexual misconduct allegations against then-defence chief Gen. Jonathan Vance is reiterating she had too little information to ...
Mar 26, 2021
Canadian driver Lance Stroll optimistic about his team's prospects for '21 F-1 season
The COVID-19 pandemic hit both Formula One and Lance Stroll hard last year, but it didn't stop the Canadian driver from enjoying his best season on the circuit Stroll had to miss the Eifel Grand Prix ...
Mar 26, 2021
Verstappen fastest in practice for season-opening Bahrain GP
SAKHIR, Bahrain - Max Verstappen started the Formula One season on the front foot Friday by clocking the fastest times in the first two practice sessions at the Bahrain Grand Prix. The Red Bull driver...
Mar 26, 2021
Drayton Valley RCMP Report: March 18 - March 24
March 188:49 am - Brazeau County - Hwy 22/Twp Rd 502 - Complainant cleaning up location where a previous presumed stolen vehicle had been located and found several needles. Member attended, seized nee...
Mar 26, 2021
Pandemic spending sent federal deficit to $268 billion in January, feds say
OTTAWA - The federal government says it ran a budgetary deficit of $268.2 billion through 10 months of its fiscal year as the treasury pumped out more pandemic aid. The deficit from April to January c...
Mar 26, 2021
'You have not broken us:' Families give statements in Calgary triple-murder case
CALGARY - Tears flowed in a courtroom Friday during sentencing arguments for a man who admitted to slitting his girlfriend's throat and, days later, stabbing to death his mother and stepfather. Dustin...
Mar 26, 2021
City residents reminded to practice safe fire pit use
With the arrival of warmer weather and many Red Deerians heading outdoors to enjoy it, officials with the City of Red Deer are reminding residents of backyard fire pit safety.The City of Red Deer woul...
Mar 26, 2021
Man accused in attack on Montreal police officer appears in court on several charges
MONTREAL - A man accused of the attempted murder of a Montreal police officer in January appeared before a judge today. Ali Ngarukiye, 21, remains detained following his appearance on seven counts inc...
Mar 26, 2021
Radio change-up: Sportsnet to simulcast Blue Jays TV broadcasts on radio this season
Blue Jays radio broadcasts were part of the soundtrack to longtime fan Blake Appleton's formative years growing up in east-end Toronto. The familiar call from Tom Cheek and Jerry Howarth would emanate...
Mar 26, 2021
Toronto Arrows look to shake off rust as they visit the Utah Warriors
Their pre-season limited due to COVID-19 protocols back home, the Toronto Arrows looked out of sorts in their season-opening 21-14 loss at Rugby ATL last weekend. Chris Silverthorn, the Arrows' direct...
Mar 26, 2021