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Attorney: R&B singer R Kelly attacked in federal detention
CHICAGO - The lawyer for R. Kelly said Thursday the R&B singer, who is awaiting trial on child pornography and other charges, was assaulted by a fellow detainee at the Metropolitan Correctional Ce...
Aug 27, 2020

Feds creating 'inventory' of racial minorities to fill senior public service posts
OTTAWA - The Liberal government wants to create an "inventory" of Black, Indigenous and other racialized people who could play high-ranking roles in the federal public service. It is looking...
Aug 27, 2020

Manitoba RCMP search for bank robber who might be a 'Breaking Bad' fan
LANDMARK, Man. - Police in Manitoba say they aren't looking for Walter White but they are seeking a man who robbed a bank dressed like the meth-cooking TV science teacher. RCM...
Aug 27, 2020

One new COVID-19 case in Grande Prairie, 108 in Alberta
There were 108 new COVID-19 cases added in Alberta for August 26, while there was one new case identified in the City of Grande Prairie.The new case brings the active case total in the Swan City to 27...
Aug 27, 2020

Fitch Ratings issues new warning over federal spending, government debt
OTTAWA - A major global credit rating agency is issuing a new warning about federal debt that it says may become more difficult to tackle once the pandemic passes. Fitch Ratings downgraded Canada...
Aug 27, 2020

Police seize drugs, vehicles following search of Grande Prairie home
A search of a Grande Prairie home by the Western Alberta District RCMP Rural Crime Reduction Unit earlier this month has turned up drugs, cash and several vehicles as proceeds of crime.As part of an o...
Aug 27, 2020

A's not playing finale at Texas to support racial justice
ARLINGTON, Texas - The Oakland Athletics have decided not to play their series finale at Texas to show support for calls for racial justice. Oakland's decision not to play Thursday night came a day af...
Aug 27, 2020

Top court to sit in person, start session early to catch up on COVID-19 delays
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada will resume in-person hearings next month. The fall session will begin Sept. 22 - earlier than expected, so the court can hear the cases delayed due to t...
Aug 27, 2020

Veterans' grave sites in the Peace Region getting repairs thanks to federal program
Veterans' grave markers across the Peace Country will be getting a face lift, thanks to a federal program aimed at ensuring Veterans' grave sites are properly maintained.Bear Creek Funeral Home has be...
Aug 27, 2020

From 'seaman' to 'sailor': the Royal Canadian Navy adopts gender-neutral titles
OTTAWA - The Royal Canadian Navy is changing the titles of its junior ranks to be more inclusive. The references to "seaman" in the English-language designations - ordinary, able, leading an...
Aug 27, 2020