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Federal government resists mounting pressure to end CN Rail strike
The federal government is resisting calls to intervene in a railway strike despite the spectre of a propane shortage in Quebec and rising pressure from premiers and CEOs across the country to reconven...
Nov 23, 2019
Mourinho wins 1st game at Spurs, Liverpool leaves it late
Tottenham's decision to change managers reaped instant rewards as Jose Mourinho got off to a winning start in his highly anticipated fourth coaching stint in the Premier League. How long before its no...
Nov 23, 2019
Conservative Leader Scheer dismisses two top staff in wake of election loss
Federal Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer has dismissed two of his most senior staff in the wake of his party's recent election loss. In a letter sent out Saturday morning, Scheer announced that Chief...
Nov 23, 2019
Police confirm five Lethbridge College students charged with sexual assault
Lethbridge, AB - Lethbridge Police Staff Sgt. Robin Klassen has independently confirmed five Lethbridge College students have been charged with sexual assault.Four of those who have been charged are a...
Nov 23, 2019 Lethbridge Police Headquarters
Suspects sought after two-vehicle crash in Red Deer
Red Deer, AB - Red Deer RCMP are searching for multiple suspects after a series of collisions on the city's north end late Thursday night.It was around 11:30 p.m. when Mounties were responding a repor...
Nov 23, 2019 (Scott Reeves)
Crohn's and colitis patients “scared as hell” by UCP-proposed drug changes
Red Deer, AB - Crohn's and colitis patients could suffer if the UCP government goes through with its plan to force patients onto alternative medications known as biosimilars.Red Deer gastroenterologis...
Nov 23, 2019 Dr. David Ryan, a gastroenterologist in Red Deer, says the UCP government's proposal is not taking into account the opinions of doctors, and most importantly, patients. (rdnewsNOW)
Politically motivated: Lawsuit seeks to quash 'anti-Alberta' inquiry
EDMONTON - An environmental law firm is asking a court to strike down Alberta's inquiry into the role that foreign money has in financing the activities of charities that oppose the oilsands. Ecojusti...
Nov 23, 2019
Embattled Russian track president Dmitry Shlyakhtin resigns
MOSCOW - The president of the Russian track and field federation resigned on Saturday, two days after he was accused of obstructing an anti-doping investigation involving fake medical documents. Eight...
Nov 23, 2019
NewsAlert: Canada beats Russia 2-1 to advance to final at Davis Cup
MADRID - Canada has advanced to the final of the Davis Cup for the first time. Denis Shapovalov of Richmond Hill, Ont., and Vasek Pospisil of Vancouver defeated Russia's Andrey Rublov and Karen K...
Nov 23, 2019
Bars in Quebec town to give free non-alcoholic drinks to designated drivers
LAVAL, Que. - Police in Laval, Que., are fighting impaired driving by teaming up with 24 bars in the city to offer free non-alcoholic drinks to designated drivers. The initiative provides a drive...
Nov 23, 2019