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Canada earns Olympic berth in artistic swimming with duet gold in Lima
LIMA, Peru - Jacqueline Simoneau and Claudia Holzner won the gold medal in the duet artistic swimming competition Wednesday at the Pan American Games, and earned Canada a spot at the 2020 Tokyo Olympi...
Jul 31, 2019
Officials say 57 dead in Brazil prison riot; 16 decapitated
RIO DE JANEIRO - At least 57 prisoners were killed by other inmates during clashes between organized crime groups in the Altamira prison in northern Brazil Monday with 16 of the victims being decapita...
Jul 31, 2019
Trudeau says British Columbians really 'get it,' amid conservative wave
VANCOUVER - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says British Columbia will play an important role in the upcoming federal race as a province led by a progressive government when so many others have swung to...
Jul 31, 2019
Canada's world junior goalie hopefuls know job is there for the taking
PLYMOUTH, Mich. - Olivier Rodrigue is fine with the weight of a hockey nation resting on his lean shoulders. In truth, it's a responsibility he's always craved. "I embrace the challenge," said the 19-...
Jul 31, 2019
Key recommendations from the public inquiry into Elizabeth Wettlaufer
A public inquiry examining the case of Elizabeth Wettlaufer, a serial-killer nurse who preyed on elderly patients in her care, has issued a report aimed at preventing such crimes in the future. H...
Jul 31, 2019
Grilled cheese under the microscope in Quebec after seniors' choking deaths
MONTREAL - Health officials in Quebec confirmed Monday they are revisiting the place of the grilled cheese sandwich on menus in care facilities following the choking deaths of at least two e...
Jul 31, 2019
Judge: Smollett special prosecutor will still be appointed
CHICAGO - A judge told Jussie Smollett's attorneys he's not changing his mind about appointing a special prosecutor in the case against the actor and that he won't let another judge replace him. The l...
Jul 31, 2019
Backup Terrence Boyd says farewell to Toronto FC after unproductive stint
TORONTO - Backup forward Terrence Boyd has parted ways with Toronto FC, ending an unproductive stint in Major League Soccer. The 28-year-old American, who spent almost six months in Toronto, took...
Jul 31, 2019
Grande Prairie drug bust leads to four arrests
Four people are facing charges after a Monday drug bust in Grande Prairie.Police say the search in a hotel room turned up cocaine, heroin, fentanyl, crystal meth., mushroom pills, and illegal cannabis...
Jul 31, 2019 Photo supplied by Grande Prairie RCMP
Final day to apply for spot on Minister's Youth Council
If you had the chance to speak with the Provincial Education Minister, what would you say?Junior and senior high school student's who would like to have their voices heard on issues at the provincial ...
Jul 31, 2019 Education Minister Adriana LaGrange (second from right) will lead the council of 32 student's from across Alberta. (Photo: Facebook / Adriana LaGrange)