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Ethnic media's approach to election coverage similar to mainstream: analysis
OTTAWA - An analysis of how ethnic media covered the federal election suggests their approach mirrored that of the mainstream press, findings the study's author says highlight a key point about t...
Dec 18, 2019
Arrest in RCMP secrets case touched off a flurry of activity at highest levels
OTTAWA - The head of Canada's spy agency was briefed two dozen times in six weeks this fall about a security lapse at the national police force - an indication of the gravity of the all...
Dec 18, 2019
B.C. board launches public effort to rename school named after 'racist' federal MP
VICTORIA - A Vancouver Island school district is embarking on what could be a difficult exercise to rename an elementary school named after a long-serving, controversial former municipa...
Dec 18, 2019
NHL Notebook: Players say league has work to do in terms of self-promotion
This week's Taylor Hall trade made waves across the NHL. A star moving from a bottom-feeder to a contender is always big news. But the winger also pushed the needle last spring long after an...
Dec 18, 2019
Salmonella outbreak linked to raw turkey & chicken
LETHBRIDGE, AB - If you are planning on plowing down a plate of poultry over the holidays, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) wants to ensure it is fully cooked.They are currently investigating...
Dec 18, 2019 A thermometer checks on the temperature of a turkey. (Supplied by The Kitchn)
Local fire crews preach safety over the holidays
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Christmas is a time to celebrate with family, not to put out fires.With that, the City of Lethbridge's fire department is offering up some safety tips so everyone can have a safe and ...
Dec 18, 2019 The City of Lethbridge Fire Department's headquarters at 207 4th Avenue South (Lethbridge News Now)
'Accountability achieved' in SNC-Lavalin affair, Wilson-Raybould says
OTTAWA - Jody Wilson-Raybould says the justice system did its work, the rule of law is being upheld and it is time for SNC-Lavalin to look to its future. In a series of tweets today, th...
Dec 18, 2019
Horse killed in collision south of Lethbridge
RAYMOND, AB - Raymond-Magrath RCMP are reporting a collision that resulted in the death of a horse.Corporal Don Nelson says it happened at approximately 5:15 pm on Tuesday, December 17th near the inte...
Dec 18, 2019 RCMP sign. (Lethbridge News Now)
Prosecutors order arrest of Bolivian ex-President Morales
LA PAZ, Bolivia - Prosecutors in Bolivia's capital issued an arrest warrant against ousted President Evo Morales on Wednesday, accusing him of sedition and terrorism. Interior Minister Arturo Murillo ...
Dec 18, 2019
'Good life' still left in Canada's submarines, says Navy commander
OTTAWA - Canada's top sailor says there is still "good life" left in the navy's submarines and that he expects them to be able to operate until the 2030s. Royal Canadian Navy ...
Dec 18, 2019