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Messing credits teammates Nguyen, Gilles for their support after brother's death
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. - The rink had always felt like home for Keegan Messing. But in the days and weeks after his brother's death, the Canadian figure skater struggled to find solace on the ice...
Jan 17, 2020
Animal rescue groups facing full shelters and more emergencies during extreme cold
The recent cold snap in the Peace Region is taking its toll on animal rescue groups. Wind chill values have brought temperatures well below minus 40 throughout this past week for much of the Peace Cou...
Jan 17, 2020 From the In The Woods Animal Rescue Facebook page (photo taken by Wendy Rose)
A look at some of the victims of the Iran plane crash who had roots in Canada
Dozens of people with ties to Canada were among the 176 who were killed when Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752 crashed after takeoff near Tehran, Iran. Here is a look at some of th...
Jan 17, 2020
JDA Kings look for second straight win against Vipers, Navigators look to bounce back against Flyers
County of Grande Prairie JDA Kings @ Sundown Oil Field Sexsmith VipersThe JDA Kings look to continue building momentum Friday, as they travel to Sexsmith to face the Vipers.The two teams last faced ea...
Jan 17, 2020 JDA Kings score goal against Sundown Oilfield Sexsmith Vipers. Photo Credit: EverythingGP
Canadian firefighters expect to use tailored tactics to battle Australia blazes
HALIFAX - As Canadian firefighters boarded flights Wednesday to battle blazes in Australia, they noted they will likely have to employ some different tactics than they do to fight&...
Jan 17, 2020
Canada to give $25,000 to families of each Canadian who died on Flight PS752
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Ottawa will provide $25,000 to the families of the 57 Canadian citizens and 29 permanent residents who died when Iran shot down a Ukrainian passenger jet la...
Jan 17, 2020
Rep. Kirkpatrick of Arizona seeking treatment for alcoholism
PHOENIX - U.S. Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick of Arizona said Wednesday that she's taking time off from her congressional duties to seek treatment for alcohol dependence after a "serious" fall last week. Kirkpa...
Jan 17, 2020
Andrew Weaver leaves B.C. Greens to sit as Independent, cites family health
VICTORIA - A former Green leader in British Columbia who made history when he won a seat in the legislature is leaving the party to sit as an Independent. Andrew Weaver said Wednesday he wrestled with...
Jan 17, 2020
Ottawa plans to hire trainers in preparation for UN Security Council seat
OTTAWA - Canada is still vying for a seat on the United Nations Security Council, but it's already warming up the chair with a plan to hire trainers for Canadian officials. The federal gover...
Jan 17, 2020
Jury selected for Harvey Weinstein's rape trial
NEW YORK - Jury selection in Harvey Weinstein's rape trial concluded Friday after an arduous two-week process, setting the stage for testimony to begin in the next week. The lawyers and judge halted t...
Jan 17, 2020