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Bolton critique of Trump could define tell-all book battles
WASHINGTON - The White House fight with former national security adviser John Bolton is the latest chapter in a lengthy history of Washington book battles, yet it will likely define future cases betwe...
Jun 18, 2020
South's unification minister resigns as Korean tensions rise
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of - South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Friday accepted the resignation of his point man on North Korea, who had asked to quit after the North destroyed a liaison office whil...
Jun 18, 2020
Inter Miami player tests positive for COVID-19, club says he was asymptomatic
MIAMI - An Inter Miami player has tested positive for COVID-19, following a round of mandatory club testing this week. The Major League Soccer team did not identify the player but said he was asymptom...
Jun 18, 2020
Grieving mother of daughter shot dead by police says she wants justice
VICTORIA - A grieving mother says she wants justice for her daughter, Chantel Moore, who was fatally shot by police in Edmunston, N.B., earlier this month. Martha Martin attempted to hold back he...
Jun 18, 2020
Federal government clears path for NHL to have hub city in Canada
OTTAWA - The federal government has made a move to try to help one of three Canadian markets become a hub city for the National Hockey League's resumption of play. A federal o...
Jun 18, 2020
New provincial legislation targets metal thieves
The provincial government has introduced legislation that would bring in stiffer penalties for metal thieves.Bill 25, the Protecting Alberta Industry from Theft Act 2020, would also require scrap meta...
Jun 18, 2020
Kenney, NDP trade barbs on pitch for Alberta to quit CPP, build own pension plan
EDMONTON - Alberta's Opposition says having the province quit the Canada Pension Plan is a massive money-losing proposition and that Premier Jason Kenney is pursuing it out of spite against his nemesi...
Jun 18, 2020
Red Deer examining role in Grande Prairie-led lawsuit against opioid manufacturers
The City of Red Deer's legal team is still looking into whether the municipality will be joining a $10 billion class action lawsuit against opioid manufacturers for the current opioid crisis.Mayor Tar...
Jun 18, 2020
No change in Grande Prairie COVID-19 cases as province adds 49
The City of Grande Prairie remained at two active COVID-19 cases on Thursday, as the province added 49 new cases for June 18.There are now 489 active cases in Alberta, 33 of which are in the North Zon...
Jun 18, 2020
Alberta to appoint provincial chief firearms officer
The provincial government will be appointing a chief provincial firearms officer in response to the Canadian Firearms Program.Officials say the provincial officer will replace the federally designated...
Jun 18, 2020