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Decks collapse during firefighter event; at least 22 injured
WILDWOOD, N.J. - A home's multilevel deck collapsed Saturday evening at the Jersey Shore during an event weekend, trapping people and injuring at least 22, including some children, officials said. No ...
Sep 16, 2019
Taiwan says Solomon Islands switches recognition to China
TAIPEI, Taiwan - The Solomon Islands switched diplomatic recognition from Taiwan to China on Monday, becoming the latest country to leave the dwindling Taiwanese camp. Taiwan's Foreign Ministry confir...
Sep 16, 2019
Colts football program looking to build on early season wins
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Last fall, the Monsignor McCoy-Eagle Butte Colts football team was searching for answers after a disappointing system.With a new coach and a new mindset however, the results are slo...
Sep 16, 2019 Photo courtesy of Scott Roblin
Two students dead, several seriously injured in Vancouver Island bus rollover
Two University of Victoria students died and more than a dozen other people were injured Friday after a bus on its way to a marine research centre rolled over on a narrow gravel ro...
Sep 16, 2019
Pre-season victories setting the stage for Cubs regular season opener
MEDICINE HAT, AB - It may not be a Game 7 overtime victory, but the Medicine Hat Cubs exacted at least a little revenge over the weekend against the Coaldale Copperheads.The Cubs swept their two-game ...
Sep 16, 2019 Photo courtesy of Scott Roblin
Liberals pledge $535 million a year for child care outside school hours
WATERLOO, Ont. - As the three main political parties continue courting votes from middle-class families, Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau surrounded himself with children Monday and promis...
Sep 16, 2019
Construction set to begin on north Medicine Hat's first skate spot
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Since Medicine Hat's primary skate park was constructed in Kin Coulee Park seven years ago, the community's appetite for the sport has only grown.Skateboarders on the north side of ...
Sep 16, 2019 Photo courtesy of Bob Schneider
Union votes to strike at General Motors' US plants
DETROIT - The United Auto Workers union announced Sunday that its roughly 49,000 workers at General Motors plants in the U.S. would go on strike just before midnight because contentious talks on a new...
Sep 16, 2019
City-led survey asks local businesses for feedback on labour force
Medicine Hat, AB - A city-led initiative called "Invest Southeast Alberta" is launching its business attraction and labour market survey this week.Sandra Blythe, a business support officer with the ci...
Sep 16, 2019
Canadian James Paxton extends personal win streak, Yankees beat Jays 13-3
TORONTO - Canadian James Paxton didn't have his best stuff on Saturday. But with all the run support, it didn't really matter. Paxton started on just four days rest, and got some h...
Sep 16, 2019