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Turtle disaster? 100-pound tortoise missing in New Mexico
ROSWELL, N.M. - A New Mexico woman is on a desperate hunt for her disappearing pet that can’t run fast and can’t be missed - a 100-pound tortoise. KOB-TV reports Dusty the Turtle went miss...
Feb 22, 2019
Now 10 cases of measles diagnosed in B.C. outbreak, vaccinations way up
VANCOUVER - Two new cases of measles have been diagnosed in the Vancouver area for a total of 10 illnesses as health officials say they’re concerned they can’t find the source of one of th...
Feb 22, 2019
Simmering issues appear to have elite curling approaching a crossroads
SYDNEY, N.S. - With several simmering issues steadily moving to the front burner, the Canadian curling scene appears headed for a crossroads at the elite level. Pick the subject. Residency. Merchandis...
Feb 22, 2019
"I don't really like him;" Lowry's friendship with DeRozan tough to describe
TORONTO - Kyle Lowry’s intention was to do his two year’s time in Toronto then hightail it to another NBA team. And so he barely spoke to DeMar DeRozan during those two years. Lowry was un...
Feb 22, 2019
Canadian golfer Roger Sloan surges into contention at Puerto Rico Open
RIO GRANDE, Puerto Rico - Canada’s Roger Sloan was one shot back of the lead after a windy second round at the PGA Tour’s Puerto Rico Open. The 31-year-old from Merritt, B.C., shot a 5-und...
Feb 22, 2019
Case against R. Kelly may be stronger this time
CHICAGO - Tears streamed down R. Kelly cheeks as a court official read a jury’s not guilty verdict to all 14 counts of child pornography at his 2008 trial in Chicago. The R&B superstar had s...
Feb 22, 2019
Trump picks ambassador to Canada Kelly Craft as nominee for UN post
WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump announced Friday that he has selected Kelly Craft, the U.S. ambassador to Canada, as his nominee to serve as the next U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. Tr...
Feb 22, 2019
Jury in case of man on trial in ailing wife's slaying asks to hear his testimony
MONTREAL - The jury deciding the fate of a Montreal man on trial for the killing of his ailing wife wants to hear his testimony again. Late Friday, jurors sent an envelope making the request to Quebec...
Feb 22, 2019
Senators trade centre Matt Duchene to Columbus for prospects, pick
Matt Duchene needed more time to make the biggest decision of his career. The Ottawa Senators weren’t able to wait any longer. The club traded Duchene to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday, fli...
Feb 22, 2019
Alberta to ban seclusion or time-out rooms for students in schools
EDMONTON - Alberta Education Minister David Eggen says the province will ban the use of seclusion or time-out rooms for students in schools. Problems with seclusion rooms surfaced last September when ...
Feb 22, 2019