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Alberta independence ideas would increase costs, says Calgary mayor
Calgary's mayor says ideas being floated to give Alberta more independence from the federal government would be costly.Naheed Nenshi says wresting control from Ottawa over things like pensions and pol...
Nov 13, 2019
Province makes changes to cannabis facility taxation
EDMONTON, AB -There will be changes to how cannabis facilities will be taxed starting next year.Kaycee Madu, Minister of Municipal Affairs, announced Wednesday morning that cannabis facilities in Albe...
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Tesla to build factory in Germany after subsidies announced
BERLIN - Germany on Wednesday hailed Tesla's decision to build its first European factory in the country, days after the government said it would boost subsidies for buyers of electric cars. Tesla CEO...
Nov 13, 2019
Kris Kristofferson gives surprise performance at Fargo bar
FARGO, N.D. - Kris Kristofferson surprised customers when he performed with an acoustic guitar at a North Dakota bar after a band taped a request to the singer-songwriter's tour bus. Kristofferson sto...
Nov 13, 2019
Little Rock teachers to go on strike over district's control
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Little Rock teachers will go on strike for one day this week over an Arkansas panel's decision to strip their collective bargaining power and complaints about state control of the ...
Nov 13, 2019
Disney Plus hits 10M subscribers in 1 day
NEW YORK - Disney Plus says it hit more than 10 million sign-ups on its first day of launch, far exceeding expectations. Disney's mix of Marvel and Star Wars movies and shows, classic animated films a...
Nov 13, 2019
Historical society preserves 210-year-old theatre curtain
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - The Rhode Island Historical Society has preserved a rare, 210-year-old theatre curtain depicting a sweeping view of Providence. The organization was celebrating the completion of th...
Nov 13, 2019
Trevor Harris big wildcard for Edmonton in East Division final versus Hamilton
It's hard to forget the last time Trevor Harris faced the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Harris had a CFL playoff-record six touchdown passes in last year's East Division final. Of course, that was while h...
Nov 13, 2019
'Miracle, Baby' shows how Cory Conacher overcame diabetes to make NHL
If opening his life up helps inspire one child with diabetes, Cory Conacher will be a happy man. "Miracle, Baby," a documentary about how Conacher overcame diabetes to become a professional hockey pla...
Nov 13, 2019
Alberta independence ideas would increase costs, says Calgary mayor
Calgary's mayor says ideas being floated to give Alberta more independence from the federal government would be costly. Naheed Nenshi says wresting control from Ottawa over things like ...
Nov 13, 2019