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Wake for Mexico's "Prince of Song" being held in Miami
MIAMI - Relatives of the late Mexican crooner known as Jose Jose and Latin American entertainment celebrities are expected at a funeral home in Miami to pay respects to Mexico's "Prince of Song." The ...
Oct 04, 2019
Humboldt Broncos families upset by Alberta trucking regulation review
EDMONTON - Several families affected by the deadly Humboldt Broncos hockey bus crash say they are upset by an Alberta review of trucking regulations. Saskatchewan, Alberta and Manitoba ...
Oct 04, 2019
Cyclists, bear OK after bruin chases them on North Vancouver trail
VANCOUVER - Mountain bikers are being advised to steer clear of several popular trails on Vancouver's North Shore after an inquisitive black bear gave three cyclists a scare. The trio was on the weste...
Oct 04, 2019
Aerosmith named MusiCare's 2020 Person of the Year
SANTA MONICA, Calif. - An organization that helps music professionals who need financial, personal or medical assistance will honour Aerosmith as its 2020 person of the year. MusiCares announced Frida...
Oct 04, 2019
Vipers, Navs at home to open NWJHL weekend action
North West Junior Hockey League action returns tonight with a pair of games on schedule.In Sexsmith, the Vipers will be looking to get back in the win column when they host the Fort St. John Huskies. ...
Oct 04, 2019 The Sundown Oilfield Services Sexsmith Vipers will be hoping to have a similar style celebration this weekend, following a pair of losses last weekend (Photo: Jeromy Corrigan)
NewsAlert: Former N.S. premier John Buchanan dies
HALIFAX - John Buchanan, who was Progressive Conservative premier of Nova Scotia from 1978 to 1990, has died. He was 88. A Halifax lawyer before entering politics, Buchanan was known for his folksy ma...
Oct 04, 2019
Dr. Dre, Iovine unveil high-tech new building at USC
LOS ANGELES - Andre "Dr. Dre" Young and Jimmy Iovine want a new high-tech building bearing their names at the University of Southern California to become a place where young creatives can understand m...
Oct 04, 2019
Jury begins hearing evidence in accused Fredericton shooter's fitness hearing
FREDERICTON - The hearing to determine if Matthew Raymond is fit to stand trial on four counts of first-degree murder has begun hearing evidence, including testimony from its first witness, audio...
Oct 04, 2019
Pastor, radio host charged with sexual battery on child
WINTER PARK, Fla. - A popular Christian radio show host is being held without bail in Florida on allegations that he sexually abused a child numerous times over five years. The Orlando Sentinel report...
Oct 04, 2019
Near century-old barn damaged by fire in the County
County fire crews were called to a barn fire south of Bezanson Thursday morning.Shortly after 9 a.m., the County of Grande Prairie Regional Fire Service's Bezanson and Clairmont stations responded to ...
Oct 04, 2019 Photo: County of Grande Prairie