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Stepmother of Quebec girl who died in April now faces second-degree murder charge
GRANBY, Que. - The stepmother of a seven-year-old Quebec girl who died under troubling circumstances last April was charged Friday with second-degree murder. The charge against the woman, 36,&nbs...
Jun 23, 2019
Raptors coach Nurse jams on stage in Toronto with Hamilton band Arkells
Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse took his off-court skills on stage Saturday night. Nurse, who led the Raptors to their first NBA championship in franchise history earlier this month, joined...
Jun 23, 2019
Moor relishes leadership role as Toronto FC begins tough summer stretch
TORONTO - It was a special night for Toronto FC veteran Drew Moor when he donned the captain's armband for the team's last game. "I always love wearing the armband," the defender said following a trai...
Jun 23, 2019
'Toy Story 4' opens below expectations with $118M weekend
NEW YORK - Pixar's "Toy Story 4" brought the box office to life after a three-week sequels slump, but its $118 million debut came in below industry expectations. The "Toy Story 4" debut still ranks as...
Jun 23, 2019
Michael Jackson's popularity endures, even after new scandal
LOS ANGELES - Michael Jackson's depiction as a child molester in the HBO documentary "Leaving Neverland" earlier this year, but the negative publicity hasn't greatly diminished the King of Pop's image...
Jun 23, 2019
Vigen Fastest on Night Two in High River, but Irvine Expands on Aggregate Lead
Chanse Vigen was the fastest driver on night two of WPCA racing in High River. The Grande Prairie driver finished 1.3 seconds ahead of Doug Irvine and Layne MacGillvray. But the second place finish al...
Jun 23, 2019 photo courtesy EverythingGP
Quinn Hughes sees 'big differences' in brother Jack's NHL draft experience
VANCOUVER - Quinn Hughes wasn't about to give his younger brother much advice heading into the NHL draft. Sure, Hughes had been there before, having been taken seventh overall by the Vancouver Ca...
Jun 23, 2019
Plane makes emergency landing at Red Deer Airport
Miraculously, everyone is okay after an airplane landed at Red Deer Airport on Saturday without its full landing gear engaged.Airport CEO Graham Ingham says the incident happened around 12:20 p.m."We ...
Jun 23, 2019 (Credit: Meike Rei)
Bill that would have improved mental support for jurors dies in Senate
TORONTO - A prominent juror advocate says he's frustrated and angry after a private member's bill aimed at improving mental-health support for traumatized jury members died in the Senate. Ma...
Jun 23, 2019
NDP leader Rachel Notley calls party ‘best damn opposition’ province has seen
Described as 'fearless' before hitting the stage, Alberta NDP leader and former premier Rachel Notley addressed delegates on Saturday in Red Deer during the party's Provincial Council event.She talked...
Jun 23, 2019 NDP leader Rachel Notley spoke in Red Deer on Saturday at the party's Provincial Council event. (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)