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In the news today, April 17
Five stories in the news for Wednesday, April 17 --- LOONIE MARKING GAY 'EQUALITY' SPARKS CONCERN A new commemorative loonie is sparking concern among academics and advocates who f...
Apr 17, 2019
Liberals find anti-Trudeau sentiment on campaign trail in Prince Edward Island
OTTAWA - When voters in Prince Edward Island go to the polls next week, they'll be making their choice without any input from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Even though polls suggest Wade MacLauc...
Apr 17, 2019
Feds could tell you when to drive if carbon price law stands, court told
TORONTO - The federal government will end up with the power to regulate almost every facet of life - such as when you can drive or where you can live - if its law aimed at curbing harmful greenho...
Apr 17, 2019
Missing and murdered Indigenous women's inquiry wages court fight for RCMP files
OTTAWA - The national inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women is fighting in court for access to two RCMP files the national police force is refusing to hand over. The inquiry is ...
Apr 17, 2019
Fleury gets 15th playoff shutout, Vegas beats Sharks 5-0
LAS VEGAS - Max Pacioretty had two goals and two assists, Marc-Andre Fleury earned his 15th playoff shutout and the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the San Jose Sharks 5-0 on Tuesday night for a 3-1 lea...
Apr 17, 2019
NDP's Maria Fitzpatrick concedes defeat in Lethbridge-East; thanks supporters
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Thanking her supporters Tuesday evening at the Legion on Mayor Magrath Drive, and expressing how privileged she was over the last several years, former NDP MLA Maria Fitzpatrick refle...
Apr 16, 2019 Maria Fitzpatrick addresses supporters- Lethbridge News Now
Lethbridge area ridings go UCP while some NDP cabinet ministers are defeated
The UCP election wash includes three ridings surrounding Lethbridge. United Conservative Party Leader Jason Kenney retained his seat of Calgary-Lougheed in the Alberta election - a first provincial el...
Apr 16, 2019 LethbridgeNewsNOW
Stone powers Vegas past San Jose 6-3
LAS VEGAS - After losing in the Stanley Cup Final last June, the Vegas Golden Knights looked to bolster their forward depth by trading for Max Pacioretty and signing Paul Stastny before the season. At...
Apr 16, 2019
Connor scores in OT as Jets beat Blues 2-1 to even series
ST. LOUIS - Kyle Connor scored 6:02 into overtime and the Winnipeg Jets beat the St. Louis Blues 2-1 on Tuesday night to tie their best-of-seven Western Conference playoff series at two games apiece. ...
Apr 16, 2019
Fought to unite Alberta conservatives: Jason Kenney voted Alberta's new premier
Jason Kenney's fight is over. Let the fight begin. The 50-year-old United Conservative Party leader, known for saying he can't help but march to the sound of rhetorical gunfire, soundly defe...
Apr 16, 2019