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Quebec boxing promoter faces hearing after Hells Angels seen at bout
MONTREAL - A well-known Quebec boxing promoter is defending himself before a tribunal against accusations stemming from two of his boxing cards, including claims he fixed a bout and hosted members of ...
Feb 18, 2020
Halifax couple thanks public a year after house fire claimed their 7 children
HALIFAX - The parents of seven children who died in a Halifax house fire a year ago are offering thanks to the public for the love and support they've received since the tragedy. Syrian refugees Ebrah...
Feb 18, 2020
Israeli Opera to host Placido Domingo despite protest
JERUSALEM - Despite objections from sexual abuse activists, the Israeli Opera will host a week-long singing competition organized by Spanish opera star Placido Domingo in Tel Aviv later this year. Dom...
Feb 18, 2020
Eight awards handed out at annual Passionate Hearts Celebration
Individuals, teams, and businesses that have helped to improve the quality of life, or enhance social services in their community were recognized at the 14th annual Passionate Hearts Celebration and L...
Feb 18, 2020 John Neudorf of NTL Pipelines is presented with the Passionate Heart Business Award at the 2020 Luncheon on Friday, February 14 (From L-R: City of Grande Prairie Councillor Jackie Clayton, Jared Holmquist with NTL Pipelines, NTL Pipelines President/Owner John Neudorf, County of Grande Prairie Councillor Karen Rosvold. Photo: EverythingGP Staff)
Desmond inquiry looks at how Afghanistan veteran legally obtained firearm
GUYSBOROUGH, N.S. - The inquiry investigating why an Afghanistan war veteran killed his family and himself in 2017 has turned its attention to how the mentally ill former infantryman wa...
Feb 18, 2020
Trump commutes former Illinois Gov. Blagojevich's sentence
CHICAGO - President Donald Trump says he has commuted the 14-year prison sentence of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, Trump on Tuesday told reporters the former governor's sentence was "ridiculou...
Feb 18, 2020
Carey coach apologizes for "shut up" to ump at Tournament of Hearts
MOOSE JAW, Sask. - Chelsea Carey's coach and father apologized to an official for telling her to "shut up" at the Canadian women's curling championship. An exchange between Dan Carey and an umpire&nbs...
Feb 18, 2020
Habs captain Weber, forward Byron cleared to return against Detroit
DETROIT - Montreal defenceman Shea Weber and forward Paul Byron are cleared to return to the lineup for the Canadiens' game tonight at Detroit. Canadiens coach Claude Julien confirmed Weber and Byron ...
Feb 18, 2020
Argentine winger Piatti could make Toronto debut Wednesday in pre-season game
New designated player Pablo Piatti could make his Toronto FC debut on Wednesday in a pre-season game against the Chicago Fire. Toronto medical staff have been careful not to rush the 30-year-old ...
Feb 18, 2020
Canada's Chelsea Carey beats Alberta's Laura Walker 7-5 at Scotties
MOOSE JAW, Sask. - Canada's Chelsea Carey defeated Alberta's Laura Walker 7-5 on Tuesday morning at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts. The result left both teams with 3-2 records, good for a...
Feb 18, 2020