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Edmonton Strathcona Green Party candidate drops out, asks supporters to vote NDP
EDMONTON - The Green Party candidate in the only riding in Alberta held by the NDP before the federal election call has dropped out of the race and is urging supporters to vote for his New Democ...
Oct 18, 2019
Ticats chasing franchise-record 13th victory when they face Redblacks
HAMILTON - They've clinched first place and home field for the East Division final. On Saturday, Dane Evans and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats will look to secure a spot in the franchise's record b...
Oct 18, 2019
A&W reports slower sales growth while net income falls short of expectations
VANCOUVER - A&W Revenue Royalties Income Fund saw sales growth slip in its most recent quarter, following a record performance in the same quarter last year. Same-store sales, a key retail metric,...
Oct 18, 2019
Major Vehicle accident north of Blue River
BLUE RIVER-A major vehicle accident on Highway 5 south of Valemount, and north of Blue River.DriveBC says there is single lane alternating traffic at Lempriere Bridge, 37 KM north of Blue River.Update...
Oct 18, 2019
Over $20,000 raised at this year's Bike-A-Thon
PRINCE GEORGE-This year's Bike-A-Thon, a fundraiser to support healthcare initiatives in the north raised over $20,000.Bike-A-Thon has taken place since 2010 for the Spirit of the North Healthcare Fou...
Oct 18, 2019 Courtesy of the Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation.
Dennis Rodman denies slapping guest at Florida party
DELRAY BEACH, Fla. - Dennis Rodman is pleading not guilty to a misdemeanour charge of slapping a man who was celebrating the former NBA star's birthday at a Florida bar last May. Rodman's attorney Lor...
Oct 18, 2019
Promise tracker: What the parties are pitching on the campaign trail
OTTAWA - A running list of specific promises announced by the Liberals, Conservatives, NDP and Green party since the official start of the federal election campaign on Sept. 11. Liberal...
Oct 18, 2019
Sutter Health, California settle massive antitrust case
SAN FRANCISCO - One of California's largest hospital systems has reached an agreement to settle a massive class-action lawsuit over allegations that it abused its market power and has been overchargin...
Oct 18, 2019
Green Leader Elizabeth May predicts minority government, warns against majority
VICTORIA - Green Leader Elizabeth May says it appears Canadians are about to elect a minority government, which could make the environment the biggest winner. Minority Parliaments force parties to wor...
Oct 18, 2019
Crews working to restore power after Manitoba snowstorm will be able to vote
WINNIPEG - Hundreds of Manitoba Hydro staff working to restore power after the province was hit by a major snowstorm will be able to vote in Monday's federal election. The storm last week cr...
Oct 18, 2019