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California to let college athletes sign endorsement deals
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Defying the NCAA, California's governor signed a first-in-the-nation law Monday that will let college athletes hire agents and make money from endorsements - a move that could upe...
Oct 02, 2019
Bernie Sanders has heart procedure, cancels campaign events
WASHINGTON - Bernie Sanders' campaign says the Democratic presidential candidate has had a heart procedure for a blocked artery. The Vermont senator is cancelling events and appearances "until further...
Oct 02, 2019
Quebec premier apologizes to First Nations, Inuit for discrimination
Quebec Premier Francois Legault has apologized to First Nations and Inuit peoples for long-standing discrimination in their dealings with the province. Legault made the formal public apology today at ...
Oct 02, 2019
Humboldt Broncos families upset by Alberta trucking regulation review
EDMONTON - Several families affected by the deadly Humboldt Broncos hockey bus crash say they are upset by an Alberta review of trucking regulations. Saskatchewan, Alberta and Manitoba ...
Oct 02, 2019
Dr. Dre, Iovine to unveil high-tech new building at USC
LOS ANGELES - A high-tech building named after Andre "Dr. Dre" Young and Jimmy Iovine will be opened on the University of Southern California campus. Dr. Dre and Iovine are expected to attend a dedica...
Oct 02, 2019
Panarin, Bobrovsky, Duchene among many on the move in NHL
The St. Louis Blues will look a lot like the team that won the franchise's first Stanley Cup when the puck drops for the NHL's season-opening game against the 2018 champion Washington Capitals. Ryan O...
Oct 02, 2019
Jury to begin hearing evidence to determine if accused in N.B. shootings fit for trial
FREDERICTON - Jury selection is complete for a hearing to determine if Matthew Raymond is fit to stand trial on four counts of first-degree murder. The 49-year-old Fredericton man is accused of killin...
Oct 02, 2019
Accidents and anguish as unwelcome guest arrives early on Prairies
CALGARY - Snow finally began to taper off in southern Alberta on Monday after an early winter wallop over the weekend that caused headaches for commuters and anguish for farmers. Environment...
Oct 02, 2019
Prince Harry lashes out at UK press for treatment of Meghan
LONDON - Prince Harry has lashed out at the British media for its treatment of his wife, Meghan, accusing it of hounding her the way it did his mother, Princess Diana, who died in a 1997 car crash whi...
Oct 02, 2019
Province announces online form submission tool for seniors
EDMONTON, AB - The provincial government has announced a new online tool that will make it easier for seniors to receive financial assistance.Josephine Pon, Minister of Seniors and Housing, along with...
Oct 02, 2019 Minister Josephine Pon raised the International Day of Older Persons flag after announcing a new online tool that will make life better for seniors. (Government of Alberta photo)