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Wally Lamb, prison at odds again over inmate writing program
NIANTIC, Conn. - Author Wally Lamb says he was barred from entering a Connecticut women's prison to resume a writing program that had been reinstated after an investigation of former inmates' complain...
Sep 29, 2019
Conservatives first party to register candidates in all 338 ridings
OTTAWA - The Conservatives say they are the first party to register candidates in all 338 ridings. The party's national campaign manager, Hamish Marshall, says in a statement that 107 of those candida...
Sep 29, 2019
Texas wife calls lawyer before spouse reports suspect death
DALLAS - The wife of a Dallas man charged in the fatal shooting of someone they thought was a burglar contacted a lawyer before the husband called 911 to report a home invasion, according to police do...
Sep 29, 2019
'Abominable' No.1 with $20.9M; Zellweger's 'Judy' sings out
NEW YORK - The DreamWorks animated adventure "Abominable" topped the box office with $20.9 million in ticket sales over the weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday, while the Renee Zellweger-led...
Sep 29, 2019
Source of Trudeau 'brownface' photo says only motive was public's right to know
OTTAWA - The source of a photo of Justin Trudeau appearing in brownface at a 2001 event - the first to rock the Liberal leader's re-election campaign - broke his silence Friday to ...
Sep 29, 2019
Source of Trudeau 'brownface' photo says only motive was public's right to know
OTTAWA - The source of a photo of Justin Trudeau appearing in brownface at a 2001 event - the first to rock the Liberal leader's re-election campaign - broke his silence Friday to ...
Sep 29, 2019
Restricted free agent Kyle Connor inks deal with Jets
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets have solidified their roster in time for the regular season by re-signing their last key restricted free agent. The Jets announced on Saturday that the...
Sep 29, 2019
Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton releases two-time Olympic champ Humphries
Kaillie Humphries is free to pilot bobsleds for the United States. The two-time Olympic champion and 15-year member of the Canadian team has been granted her release by Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton. BCS ...
Sep 29, 2019
NDP promises money for youth programs to help prevent organized crime
SURREY, B.C. - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says A New Democrat government would create a $100-million fund dedicated to helping keep young people out of gangs. Singh says it's part of his plan to ta...
Sep 29, 2019
Spruce Kings blanked at home by Smoke Eaters
The Prince George Spruce Kings wrapped up their brief two-game homestand Saturday night as they hosted the Trail Smoke Eaters.Coming off an impressive 8-2 win Friday against Alberni Valley, the Spruce...
Sep 29, 2019 (photo credit to Vicki Brown)