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A newly restored 'The Shining' debuts in Cannes
CANNES, France - Thirty-nine years later, Jack is still not a dull boy. In a new pristine, 4K restoration, Stanley Kubrick's "The Shining" premiered at the Cannes Film Festival on Friday evening. It w...
May 18, 2019
Secularism bill a 'sexist' attack on women's bodies: Quebec federation of women
MONTREAL - Quebec's secularism bill is a frontal attack on women's rights and primarily targets Muslims, the head of a major feminist organization said Thursday during the final day of legislative hea...
May 18, 2019
Pair of Grande Prairie RCMP officers awarded Commendation of Bravery
Awards for bravery, outstanding service, life-saving and long service to four RCMP officers were awarded in Edmonton yesterday and two of them hailed from Grande PrairieSargent Shiloh Fragomeni, Const...
May 18, 2019
Injury Prevention Centre aims to prevent injury and death as quad season begins
For many, the May long weekend kicks off quad season in Alberta and people in this province use more quads per capita than anyone else in the county. On average, 14 people die in Alberta each year fro...
May 18, 2019
Rolling Stones to make single Canadian stop in Ontario on North American tour
NEW YORK - The Rolling Stones are ready to get back on the road in North America after postponing their tour because Mick Jagger needed medical treatment. The rockers announced Thursday the No Fi...
May 18, 2019
Prince Harry accepts apology for intrusive images
LONDON - Prince Harry settled privacy and data protection claims Thursday against a news agency that hovered over his home in a helicopter and took photos directly into his living room and bedroom. Ha...
May 18, 2019
Canada introducing digital charter to combat hate speech, misinformation
PARIS - Canada intends to introduce a new digital charter to combat hate speech, misinformation and online electoral interference, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told a technology confer...
May 18, 2019
2020 hopeful Biden set to outline vision for uniting America
NEW YORK - Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden is set to outline his vision for unifying the country in a high-profile speech in Philadelphia, the city where his campaign has its headquarters....
May 18, 2019
NYC Mayor de Blasio announces candidacy, insults 'Con Don'
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Thursday that he will seek the Democratic nomination for president, adding his name to an already long list of candidates itching for a chance to take on D...
May 18, 2019
Feds 'deeply concerned' by China's arrests of Canadians Kovrig, Spavor
OTTAWA - China's arrests of two Canadians are alarming foreign partners much more deeply than leaders in Beijing realize, says one of Canada's former ambassadors to the People's Republic. "I don't thi...
May 18, 2019