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Industry experts say StarMetro, English Canada's last free daily, will be missed
Industry experts say the pending closure of the StarMetro newspapers in Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, Halifax and Toronto will come at a cost to some communities that still rely on the free commu...
Nov 24, 2019
'Tell me I'm small:' CFL MOP Brandon Banks fired up by a career of being underestimated
CALGARY - At five-foot-seven and 150-pounds, Hamilton Tiger-Cats receiver Brandon Banks is used to being thought of as the little guy. That just serves as motivation for the CFL's most ...
Nov 24, 2019
Krieger scores twice as Bandits down Canucks
BROOKS, AB - The Brooks Bandits (26-1-1) remain perfect at home this season following an 8-3 victory over the Calgary Canucks on Saturday night at the Centennial Regional Arena.Goaltender Ethan Barwic...
Nov 24, 2019
Military member accused of running illegal marijuana-oil lab in B.C.
OTTAWA - A Canadian Armed Forces member in British Columbia has been charged with allegedly operating an illegal marijuana-oil extraction lab, which police in other jurisdictions have linked to a ...
Nov 24, 2019
Evacuated Winnipeg hotel had no carbon monoxide detectors: report
WINNIPEG - A hotel that was evacuated last summer due to a carbon monoxide leak had no carbon monoxide detectors, contrary to the provincial fire code, says Manitoba's Office of the Fire Com...
Nov 24, 2019
Auger-Aliassime drops Canada's first Davis Cup final match to Spain
MADRID - Roberto Bautista Agut delivered a big blow to Canada's hopes of capturing its first Davis Cup title. The 31-year-old veteran defeated Montreal teenager Felix Auger-Aliassime 7-6 (3), 6-3 ...
Nov 24, 2019
China's 'different view of the world' major focus of Halifax security forum
HALIFAX - Canada's defence minister says he doesn't see China as an adversary, as a security conference in Halifax this weekend prepares to focus heavily on the Asian superpower. Harjit Sajjan&nb...
Nov 24, 2019
Secret documents reveal how China mass detention camps work
The watch towers, double-locked doors and video surveillance in the Chinese camps are there "to prevent escapes." Uighurs and other minorities held inside are scored on how well they speak the dominan...
Nov 24, 2019
Red Tape Ministry struggling to keep up with submissions says Associate Minister Grant Hunter
Lethbridge, AB - The ministry created to reduce red tape has been overwhelmed with thousands of requests and is "not moving as smoothly and efficiently" as first hoped.That's according to Grant Hunter...
Nov 24, 2019 BILD Lethbridge hosted a Lunch and Learn session, with Associate Red Tape Reduction Minister Grant Hunter
Lethbridge police looking for robbery suspect
Lethbridge, AB - Lethbridge police are looking for a man accused of robbery but who gained release from custody by utilizing a false identity.The incident occurred over the early morning hours on Sept...
Nov 24, 2019 Agout Atak Agout - Photo released by LPS