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Canada's NHL franchises ready to get familiar with each other during 56-game sprint
Paul Maurice was getting asked the usual training camp questions - line combinations, off-season moves, his thoughts on prospects hoping to crack the roster. When the conversation pivoted to the NHL's...
Jan 11, 2021
FBI warns of plans for nationwide armed protests next week
WASHINGTON - The FBI is warning of plans for armed protests at all 50 state capitals and in Washington in the days leading up to President-election Joe Biden's inauguration, stoking fears of more bloo...
Jan 11, 2021
Ex-Parti Quebecois member to plead not guilty to sexual assault charge
RIMOUSKI, Que. - Former Parti Quebecois member Harold LeBel intends to plead not guilty to a charge of sexual assault. LeBel's lawyer, Maxime Roy, made the comment today in court and added that his cl...
Jan 11, 2021
Researchers flag increase in COVID-19 cases in Canadian prisons, jails
OTTAWA - Rights advocates and researchers are sounding an alarm about COVID-19 cases in Canadian prisons and jails, saying the numbers in recent weeks have surpassed the total during the first nine mo...
Jan 11, 2021
As Allan Legere parole hearing approaches, N.B. community recalls a reign of terror
As the Parole Board of Canada prepares to consider the supervised release of serial killer Allan Legere, some who lived through his terrifying rampage 31 years ago warn he can never be rehabilitated. ...
Jan 11, 2021
Woman charged with fraud and breach of conditions in Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB- Lethbridge Police have charged a Calgary woman with nine fraud and breach of conditions related charges.The woman was charged after an incident occurred at a northside business Saturda...
Jan 11, 2021
Michigan bans open carry of guns inside state capitol
LANSING, Mich. - A state panel on Monday banned the open carry of guns in Michigan's Capitol, a week after an armed mob rioted in the U.S. Capitol and following a plot last year to storm the statehous...
Jan 11, 2021
Canadian women to take part in next month's SheBelieves Cup for first time
TORONTO - Canada will take part in the SheBelieves Cup women's soccer tournament next month alongside the host U.S., Brazil and Japan. The Feb. 18-24 event at Orlando's Exploria Stadium will mark the ...
Jan 11, 2021
Alberta mayors plea to save local 911 EMS dispatch as consolidation starts Jan. 12
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The mayors of Lethbridge, Calgary, Red Deer, and the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo are making a last-ditch effort to prevent the consolidation of 911 EMS dispatch services.Las...
Jan 11, 2021
NHLers know season played in pandemic's shadow will present challenges
Geoff Ward predicted at the start of training camp that, despite all the precautions, the NHL would likely see COVID-19 insidiously find its way into locker rooms as the league attempts to play an un-...
Jan 11, 2021