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Court sides with university in case of missing professor's pension
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada says an Ottawa university can reclaim almost $500,000 in pension payments to a professor who went missing before being found dead in the woods near his home. Georg...
Oct 31, 2019
Toronto Wolfpack confirm interest in All Blacks star Sonny Bill Williams
The Toronto Wolfpack, looking to enter the top-tier Super League with a bang in 2020, has again confirmed its interest in All Blacks rugby star Sonny Bill Williams. "I can clearly and publicly sa...
Oct 31, 2019
Former Calgary police officer guilty of criminal harassment
CALGARY- A former Calgary police detective has been sentenced to three years in prison for his role in a campaign of harassment against a mother during a bitter child custody dispute.Steve Walton ran ...
Oct 31, 2019
Charges laid after Edmonton police helicopter targeted by laser
EDMONTON- Charges have been laid against a man who allegedly pointed a laser beam at the Edmonton police helicopter.Police say Air 1 had two crew members aboard and was flying over the city's north en...
Oct 31, 2019
RDC honours award-winning apprenticeship students
RED DEER- Skills excellence was celebrated at Red Deer College on Wednesday when seven apprenticeship students and two School Within a College (SWAC) students were recognized for their success at this...
Oct 31, 2019
CP NewsAlert: Bianca Andreescu withdraws from WTA Finals due to injury
SHENZHEN, China - Canada's Bianca Andreescu says she is withdrawing from the WTA Finals due to an injury to her left knee. In a statement, 19-year-old from Mississauga, Ont., says she is "ve...
Oct 31, 2019
Kathy Mattea named WVU distinguished artist in residence
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - Country singer Kathy Mattea will be coaching music students at West Virginia University. The university says in a news release that the Cross Lanes native has been named a distingu...
Oct 31, 2019
RCMP offer tips for a safe Halloween
RCMP are reminding residents and motorists to pay extra attention this Halloween.As foot traffic often increases, especially within residential neighbourhoods, RCMP are asking motorists to reduce thei...
Oct 31, 2019
Rodeo queens talk mindfulness at St. Teresa of Avila School
The counselling and administration team at St. Teresa of Avila School have been focusing this year on mindfulness and self-regulation techniques for students. On Wednesday, Jaden Holle, Miss Rodeo Can...
Oct 31, 2019 Taylor McNair, Miss Rodeo America and Jaden Holle, Miss Rodeo Canada with St. Teresa of Avila students (Photo submitted)
Special Delivery delivers on night two of CFR
RED DEER- Day two of the Canadian Finals Rodeo Was "Military & First Responders Day" as thousands of CFR guests donned red poppies in support of those who serve our country. On the rodeo infield, ...
Oct 31, 2019 Cole Goodine aboard Special Delivery (Photo by Billie-Jean Duff - CPRA)