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China won't release 'two Michaels' because of coronavirus help: experts
OTTAWA - Experts say Ottawa shouldn't expect Beijing to do it any favours and free the "two Michaels" in return for medical co-operation fighting the new coronavirus. China's ambassador to Canada...
Feb 10, 2020

Veteran Argos quarterback Nichols holding no grudges against Blue Bombers
TORONTO - Matt Nichols hasn't circled July 31 and Oct. 17 on his calendar. That's when Toronto faces the Winnipeg Blue Bombers this season. Nichols expects to be under centre for the Argos, who s...
Feb 10, 2020

Oakland officer sues Ujiri for damages from shoving match at NBA Finals
OAKLAND, Calif. - A sheriff's deputy is suing Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri for damages, alleging he was injured in a shoving altercation at Oakland's Oracle Arena during last year's NBA ...
Feb 10, 2020

Melania Trump asks governors' spouses to tackle cyberassault
WASHINGTON - Melania Trump on Monday cited the influence of "Achy Breaky Heart" singer Billy Ray Cyrus as she asked spouses of the nation's governors to address cyberassault in their states. "I know t...
Feb 10, 2020

Carolina Herrera brings big bows, pops of colour and drama
NEW YORK - It was all about drama at Carolina Herrera's show Monday with signature oversized bows, sweeping gowns with long trains and bright pops of colour contrasted with optic whites and jet blacks...
Feb 10, 2020

Convicted triple murderer Derek Saretzky's appeal heard in Calgary
CALGARY, AB - An appeal launched by convicted triple murderer Derek Saretzky back in Sept. 2017 is expected to be heard Monday (Feb. 10) by a panel of three judges in Alberta's highest court.The appea...
Feb 10, 2020 Derek Saretzky and victims Hanne Meketech, Terry Blanchette, Hailey Dunbar-Blanchette

Liberals pull plug on 12-year-old plan to move elite Joint Task Force 2 unit
OTTAWA - The Liberal government is pulling the plug on a 12-year-old plan to move the military's elite Joint Task Force 2 from its base near the national capital. The decision ends more than a decade ...
Feb 10, 2020

Wet'suwet'en supporters light ceremonial fire at steps of B.C. legislature
VICTORIA - Efforts by hereditary chiefs of the Wet'suwet'en Nation to halt a pipeline project have prompted arrests and spurred a national movement that saw protesters light a ceremonial fire at the f...
Feb 10, 2020

Edmonton Oilers sign defenceman Darnell Nurse to two-year extension
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers signed defenceman Darnell Nurse to a two-year contract extension Monday. The 25-year-old native of Hamilton, Ont., has 24 points (four goals, 20 assists) and 44 pen...
Feb 10, 2020

New grant announced to help upgrade farmers’ grain handling equipment
EDMONTON, AB - The province has announced a new grant program aimed at helping farmers.The Efficient Grain Dryer Program will assist in covering costs for eligible grain dryer improvements. Drying gra...
Feb 10, 2020 A grain dryer on-site at Flaman Sales, Rentals & Fitness Lethbridge - located off Highway 3 as you drive into Coaldale (Lethbridge News Now)