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Small group of Cherry supporters protest his firing outside Rogers headquarters
TORONTO - About 20 people gathered peacefully outside Rogers headquarters on Wednesday afternoon to protest the firing of hockey commentator Don Cherry. Some Cherry supporters stood silently on the si...
Nov 13, 2019
No additional jail time for man who assaulted Switzer Automotive employees
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A 24-year-old man charged in connection with two assaults on employees at Switzer Automotive last May, has been handed a global sentence of 90 days, but will not serve any additional ...
Nov 13, 2019 Switzer Automotive in Lethbridge
Don Cherry says he was fired, not sorry for 'Coach's Corner' poppy rant
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. - Brash, outspoken, opinionated - longtime hockey broadcaster Don Cherry was never afraid to ruffle feathers during his "Coach's Corner" segment on "Hockey Night in Ca...
Nov 13, 2019
New Statistics Canada study suggests decline in citizenship rate tied to income
OTTAWA - New research from Statistics Canada shows fewer immigrants in Canada have become citizens in recent years, especially those with lower incomes. The study released today reveals that...
Nov 13, 2019
Jagmeet Singh to lay out NDP priorities in meeting with Trudeau Thursday
OTTAWA - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh will meet with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday, where he will lay out his priorities in the hopes of using his party's position in a minority Parliamen...
Nov 13, 2019
Small group of Cherry supporters protest his firing outside Rogers headquarters
TORONTO - About 20 people gathered peacefully outside Rogers headquarters on Wednesday afternoon to protest the firing of hockey commentator Don Cherry. Some Cherry supporters stood silently on the si...
Nov 13, 2019
Class action over fudged Volkswagen emissions tests can go ahead: Supreme Court
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court has rejected an attempt by Volkswagen and Audi to dismiss a class action in Quebec seeking compensation for air pollution from cars that gave false results in emissions test...
Nov 13, 2019
Pedestrian overpass to be built along Hwy 3 / Scenic Drive South in Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta has confirmed funding for a new pedestrian overpass in the city that will increase safety for those who walk or bike.LNN reported Tuesday on several highway-...
Nov 13, 2019 The tentative location of the Highway 3 pedestrian overpass in Lethbridge. (Lethbridge News Now)
Man charged following high-risk incident in Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A 41-year-old man has been charged following what was described as a high-risk incident late Tuesday night that escalated into Wednesday morning.LPS said that on Nov. 12 they responde...
Nov 13, 2019 Lethbridge Police vehicle. (Lethbridge News Now)
Tesla to build factory in Germany after subsidies announced
BERLIN - Germany on Wednesday hailed Tesla's decision to build its first European factory in the country, days after the government said it would boost subsidies for buyers of electric cars. Tesla CEO...
Nov 13, 2019