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Alberta issues become wedge issues in 2019 federal election campaign
EDMONTON - In the riding of Edmonton Millwoods, Amarjeet Sohi goes door to door explaining how his Liberal party is re-energizing Alberta's bedrock oil industry. Meanwhile, rival Conservative candidat...
Oct 04, 2019

Police: 'Jersey Shore' star arrested in LA after struggle
Los Angeles police say "Jersey Shore" star Ronnie Ortiz-Magro has been arrested on suspicion of kidnapping and had to be shocked with a stun gun while being taken into custody. Officer Jeff Lee said O...
Oct 04, 2019

Spanish cinema great Almodóvar plans his 1st film in America
NEW YORK - Pedro Almodvar has found international acclaim with the 21 films he's shot in his native Spain. Now he's setting his sights on making his first film in North America. Almodvar tells The Ass...
Oct 04, 2019

Comedian Andy Dick charged with groping driver
LOS ANGELES - Comedian Andy Dick has been charged with groping a driver from a ride-hailing service. Los Angeles County prosecutors say Dick is expected to be arraigned Friday on a charge of misdemean...
Oct 04, 2019

Alberta finance minister to host two telephone town halls on budget next week
EDMONTON - Alberta's finance minister is hosting two telephone town halls next week to take questions and advice from the public on his upcoming budget.Travis Toews will dial in to speak to and hear f...
Oct 04, 2019 Finance minister Travis Toews - The Canadian Press

N.L. Marijuana Party hopeful misses nomination deadline over paperwork confusion
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - A Newfoundland beekeeper who intended to run as a Marijuana Party candidate in this month's federal election had his hopes dashed when he realized too late that he was mis...
Oct 04, 2019

N.L. Marijuana Party hopeful misses nomination deadline over paperwork confusion
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - A Newfoundland beekeeper who intended to run as a Marijuana Party candidate in this month's federal election had his hopes dashed when he realized too late that he was mis...
Oct 04, 2019

Association of Nigerian doctors calls Alberta judge's comments racist
An Alberta judge's comments about an expert witness at the trial of parents who were accused in their son's death were "prejudiced, racist, xenophobic and anti-immigrant," says a letter by a grou...
Oct 04, 2019

Auditor General finds $2.3 Million misuse of funds by Alberta Energy Regulator
EDMONTON -- In a scandal that has left taxpayers about $2.3 million out of pocket, a provincial government investigation has concluded the former head of the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) grossly mis...
Oct 04, 2019 Alberta Legislature

Toronto FC hopes to end regular season with a win and open playoffs at home
Toronto FC goes into the final weekend of the MLS regular season knowing it is playoff-bound but uncertain of where and against who. Currently sixth in the MLS Eastern Conference, Toronto (12-10-11) c...
Oct 04, 2019