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Montreal group pressing authorities to block concert by former Haitian president
MONTREAL - A group of Haitian Montrealers is appealing to federal and municipal authorities to block an upcoming concert by former Haitian president Michel Martelly, citing what they say are his ...
Mar 20, 2019
B.C. not trying to stop Trans Mountain, but aims to protect environment: lawyer
VANCOUVER - British Columbia is not trying to stop the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, but it is attempting to prevent environmental damage and hold the corporation responsible for the cleanup of a...
Mar 20, 2019
The Dunes driving range opens early with warm weather
The Dunes Golf and Winter Club is taking advantage of the warm weather on the first official day of spring, opening up their driving range for the season.The range will now be open daily from noon to ...
Mar 20, 2019 Big Country Breakfast Show host Lyle West taking a swing at the Dunes Golf and Winter Club driving range on Wednesday
Man uses nude mannequins to send message to 'nosey' neighbour
SANTA ROSA, Calif. - Jason Windus gave his California neighbour something to look at during a dispute over the height of a backyard fence - naked mannequins having a garden party. Four of the fashion ...
Mar 20, 2019
A shimmering night in Dubai as Dior shows its haute couture
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Under a large circus-style tent, Dior showcased its latest haute couture collection to a crowd of Mideast-based fashionistas, social media figures, celebrities, buyers, d...
Mar 20, 2019
R. Kelly asks judge to let him travel to Dubai to perform
CHICAGO - Cash-strapped R&B singer R. Kelly wants a judge to let him travel to the Middle East to perform several concerts, saying he has struggled to get work in the U.S. since his February arres...
Mar 20, 2019
Election call marks end of Drysdale's time as MLA
He says he doesn't miss campaigning and is glad to sit back and watch.The provincial election call marked the end of 11 years as GP Wapiti MLA for Wayne Drysdale.He says a lot of things stand out for ...
Mar 20, 2019
B.C. to start measles 'catch-up' campaign, offering shots at schools, clinics
VICTORIA - British Columbia has recorded 19 confirmed cases of measles this year and the province is responding by launching a measles immunization catch-up drive next month, aiming to vacci...
Mar 20, 2019
Independent watchdog to handle complaints about border agency, Liberals pledge
OTTAWA - Travellers, immigration detainees and others who feel they have been mistreated by Canada's border agency will be able to complain to an independent body under a new measure in...
Mar 20, 2019
Tim McGraw, CeCe Winans to perform during NFL Draft
NASHVILLE - The stars of the gridiron will meet the stars of Music City when the NFL Draft comes to Nashville, Tennessee, in April. The NFL announced Monday that Grammy-winning country star Tim McGraw...
Mar 20, 2019