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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 20, 2020
Thumbprint, hairbrush: Franklin wreck reveals sailors' lives
It was as if the past literally reached out and touched him. Parks Canada archaeologist Marc-Andre Bernier spent last summer diving into the wreck of the HMS Erebus, the flagship of the Franklin exped...
Feb 20, 2020
Brian Noble, who built the Toronto Wolfpack from the ground up, steps down
TORONTO - Brian Noble, who helped build the Toronto Wolfpack from the ground up, is stepping down as director of rugby of the transatlantic rugby league team. The Wolfpack said Thursday that Noble and...
Feb 20, 2020
Ex-Gov. Blagojevich returns to Chicago, maintains innocence
CHICAGO - Rod Blagojevich returned home to Chicago early Wednesday, shaking hands and signing autographs after President Donald Trump cut short the 14-year prison sentence handed to the former Illinoi...
Feb 20, 2020
Montreal Canadiens, Pittsburgh Penguins exchange minor-league fowrards
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens and Pittsburgh Penguins have completed a trade of minor-league forwards. The Habs acquired Joseph Blandisi and Jacob Lucchini from the Penguins in exchange for Riley ...
Feb 20, 2020
RCMP continue 11 year investigation into the disappearance of Jody Hockett
Grande Prairie RCMP continue to seek information on the disappearance of Jody Hockett, 11 years after the investigation was opened.Jody Hockett, who also went by the names 'Jody Smith', 'Jodi' and 'Je...
Feb 20, 2020 Jody Hockett (photo courtesy of Crime Stoppers)
A diminished Victoria's Secret sold as women look elsewhere
NEW YORK - Victoria's Secret, which once defined sexy with its leggy supermodels prancing around in their bras and oversized angel wings, is being sold as women increasingly look for styles that more ...
Feb 20, 2020
Ex-Toronto bar owner gets bail pending appeal of gang sexual assault conviction
TORONTO - A former downtown bar owner has been granted bail pending his appeal of a conviction for the gang sexual assault of a barely conscious woman. In his decision, a Court of Appeal justice ruled...
Feb 20, 2020
Irony prevails at Benetton, transparent femininity at Prada
MILAN - The frills are on at Milan Fashion Week, where "pretty" is womenswear watchword of the next cold weather season. Embellishments appeared even on brands known for their spare lines, mostly in t...
Feb 20, 2020
RCMP search for alleged hammer thief in Valleyview
Valleyview RCMP are asking the public for information relating to a theft of an expensive tool from a local business.On Thursday, February 13, at around 5:20 p.m., an unknown male entered Valleyview B...
Feb 20, 2020 Suspect in hammer theft (photo courtesy of Valleyview RCMP)