Author Archives:
Maxime Bernier to speak in Grande Prairie Wednesday
As the federal election draws closer, one hopeful for Prime Minister is touring Alberta to spread the word about his newly formed party.Maxime Bernier will be speaking in Grande Prairie on July 10 at ...
Jul 08, 2019 Photo: Facebook / Maxime Bernier
3 runners gored racing with bulls at Pamplona's festival
PAMPLONA, Spain - Five people were hospitalized after the opening bull run of this year's San Fermin festival in Pamplona, including two Americans and a Spaniard who were gored by bulls, officials in ...
Jul 08, 2019
In the news today, July 8
Three stories in the news for Monday, July 8 --- FIVE PREMIERS MEETING AT CALGARY STAMPEDE The premiers of Alberta, Ontario, Saskatchewan, New Brunswick and the Northwest Territories are mixing b...
Jul 08, 2019
Alberta's Jason Kenney hosting four other premiers at Calgary Stampede
CALGARY - The premiers of Alberta, Ontario, Saskatchewan, New Brunswick and the Northwest Territories are mixing business with pleasure at the Calgary Stampede. According to a release from the Alberta...
Jul 08, 2019
Intl court convicts Congo rebel leader known as 'Terminator'
THE HAGUE, Netherlands - The International Criminal Court on Monday convicted a notorious rebel commander known as "The Terminator" of 18 counts of crimes against humanity and war crimes including mur...
Jul 08, 2019
Adventurers flock to abandoned Newfoundland amusement park, railway site
TRINITY, N.L. - Once a bustling family attraction and the site of a rare piece of North American railway history, visiting the Trinity Train Loop in eastern Newfoundland now feels like walking into a ...
Jul 08, 2019
First US children's series with Alaska Native lead kicks off
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Alaska Natives are sharing their world with a general audience in the nation's first-ever children's series featuring indigenous leads. "Molly of Denali" premieres July 15 on PBS K...
Jul 07, 2019
Nichols exits Blue Bombers 29-14 win over Redblacks early but is O.K. after game
OTTAWA - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers will feel a lot better about its 29-14 win over the Ottawa Redblacks Friday night at TD Place after seeing starting quarterback Matt Nichols walking around. Nichols ...
Jul 07, 2019
Aaron Sanchez continues to struggle in Blue Jays 4-1 loss to Orioles
TORONTO - Blue Jays starter Aaron Sanchez felt like his old self again. But it still wasn't enough to get a win. Sanchez lost his 11th consecutive decision after a 4-1 defeat to the Baltimore Ori...
Jul 07, 2019
Mayor says new monument should reflect 'good, bad and ugly' of Canada's past
OTTAWA - A city in central Ontario is calling for the return of an iconic monument to explorer Samuel de Champlain that has been a centrepiece in the city's laid-back waterfront landscape for nearly a...
Jul 07, 2019