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Montreal Irish groups not giving up fight over light-rail station name
MONTREAL - Members of Montreal's Irish community say they aren't giving up their opposition to the city's decision to name a new light-rail station after a controversial&...
Jun 24, 2020
Hurricanes GM on WHL's return-to-play plan
LETHBRIDGE, AB- Since the Western Hockey League (WHL) cancelled their season back in March, the WHL got to brainstorming ideas on the start of the 2020-21 season.After considerations from the league a...
Jun 24, 2020
WestJet announces more layoffs, organizational changes
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The CEO of WestJet has once again stated that, due to extraordinary circumstances, they have been left with no choice but to take extraordinary measures.Global travel and tourism indu...
Jun 24, 2020
At age 24, N.C. Congress runoff victor may be rising star
RALEIGH, N.C. - After nearly dying in a car crash six years ago, western North Carolina congressional candidate Madison Cawthorn already has learned many life lessons by age 24. "There is no time to w...
Jun 24, 2020
Charges dropped against Alberta First Nations chief in violent arrest
EDMONTON - Charges against a First Nations Chief in Northern Alberta have been dropped at a hearing that followed the release of police dashcam video that showed an officer tackling and punching him. ...
Jun 24, 2020
Woman accused of burning Wendy's after shooting granted bond
ATLANTA - A woman charged with arson in the burning of a fast food restaurant in the wake of Rayshard Brooks' killing was granted bond Wednesday but must wear an ankle monitor and remain at home, a ju...
Jun 24, 2020
Pandemic fines top $13 million, study says; punitive approach rapped
TORONTO - Authorities in some provinces ramped up often arbitrary law enforcement to help curtail the COVID-19 pandemic rather than rely on a purely public health approach, according to a report out W...
Jun 24, 2020
University of B.C. study warns wildfire smoke could make COVID-19 symptoms worse
VANCOUVER - A study by University of British Columbia researchers underscores the immediate, harmful health effects of wildfire smoke and says there are concerning implications dur...
Jun 24, 2020
Residential feedback sought on recreation and culture in Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Residents of Lethbridge are being asked what's important to them when it comes to creation and culture.As work on a new Recreation and Culture Master Plan begins, the City of Lethbrid...
Jun 24, 2020
New York City Marathon cancelled because of coronavirus
NEW YORK - The New York City Marathon, the world's largest marathon, was cancelled Wednesday because of the coronavirus pandemic, with organizers and city officials deciding that holding the race on N...
Jun 24, 2020