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Record voter turnout for provincial election
A new record was set, but it looks like voter turnout in the recent provincial election was slightly lower than initially thought.Elections Alberta made it official Friday that 64.0 per cent of eligib...
Apr 26, 2019
Ottawa appeals court ruling that ordered fresh look at Aga Khan-Trudeau episode
Ottawa is challenging a judge's ruling that directed the lobbying commissioner to take another look at whether the Aga Khan broke rules by giving Prime Minister Justin Trudeau a vacatio...
Apr 26, 2019
Filly Wonder Gadot, Canada's top thoroughbred last year, returns to Woodbine
TORONTO - After a five-race stint south of the border, Canada's reigning horse of the year is home for the first time since sweeping the first two legs of the Canadian Triple Crown. Won...
Apr 26, 2019
Innisfail man charged with manslaughter
An Innisfail man has been charged with manslaughter following the death of another Innisfail man Wednesday night.RCMP say it happened around 10:30 p.m. when Mounties responded to an injured man on the...
Apr 26, 2019
Canada working on an end to the rotting-refuse row with the Philippines
OTTAWA - A resolution to the row between Canada and the Philippines over rotting refuse appears imminent. Environment Minister Catherine McKenna said Wednesday she thinks a solution can be found "in t...
Apr 26, 2019
Leafs defenceman Jake Gardiner knows time with Toronto could be up
TORONTO - No matter what comes next, Jake Gardiner will look back fondly at what he might be leaving behind. The polarizing Maple Leafs defenceman - often brilliant one moment, frustrating t...
Apr 26, 2019
Blue Jays introduce Vladimir Guerrero Jr. ahead of major league debut
TORONTO - Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is officially a Toronto Blue Jay. The team announced the 20-year-old third baseman's callup from triple-A Buffalo on Friday before Toronto's game against the visiting&n...
Apr 26, 2019
Let's Talk goes Saturday at Parkland Mall
Red Deerians are invited out this weekend to have some constructive conversation with City officials, including administration, council members and the mayor.The annual Let's Talk event goes Saturday ...
Apr 26, 2019 (City of Red Deer)
Argentina's Fernández releases memoir ahead of elections
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina - Former Argentine President Cristina Fernndez has published a new book just months before presidential elections. The release of the memoir "Sincerely" sent supporters scurryi...
Apr 26, 2019
Philippines warns diplomatic relations with Canada at risk amid garbage dispute
OTTAWA - A spokesman for Filipino President Rodrigo Duterte says 70 years of diplomatic relations between Canada and the Philippines is at risk if Canada doesn't finally take back its trash. Salvador ...
Apr 26, 2019