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Ben Chiarot says it took little persuading to sign with the Canadiens
BROSSARD, Que. - High taxes, obsessive fans, blanket media coverage and the French language are all reasons invoked to explain why NHL free agents tend to steer clear of Montreal. But Ben Chiarot isn'...
Jul 26, 2019
12-year-old Canadian Michelle Liu earns berth in LPGA Tour event next month
RED DEER, Alta. - A 12-year-old from Vancouver likely will become the youngest golfer to play in the 47-year history of Canada's national women's championship next month. Michelle Liu earned a be...
Jul 26, 2019
Ghostbusters 2020 filming in Fort Macleod August 8-13
FORT MACLEOD, AB - The Town of Fort Macleod has announced several road closures in the community to coincide with the filming of Ghostbusters 2020 (working title).The production crew has advised the c...
Jul 26, 2019 An image from the Ghostbusters 2020 trailer. (Supplied by Sony Pictures Entertainment)
Review: 'The Great Hack' explores the dark side of big data
Thinking about finally getting off of Facebook? "The Great Hack ," a new documentary on Netflix, might just be the push you were looking for. At the very least, you'll probably never take another onli...
Jul 26, 2019
Boris Johnson's ascent heralds stormy economic and political seas for Canada
OTTAWA - Boris Johnson pledged a Halloween Brexit for Britain from the European Union, negotiated or not, after being sworn in Wednesday as Britain's prime minister. With that, there is almost equal c...
Jul 26, 2019
Gimme five: Canadians to monitor on Saturday at the Pan American Games
LIMA, Peru - Here are five Canadian athletes/teams to watch on Saturday, the first full day of competition at the Pan American Games: CANADIAN WOMEN'S RUGBY SEVENS TEAM After opening with ...
Jul 26, 2019
Trump says Guatemala signing deal to restrict asylum cases
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump says Guatemala is signing an agreement to restrict asylum applications to the U.S. from Central America. The so-called "safe third country" agreement would require ...
Jul 26, 2019
Grasshoppers on the go make migratory stop in Las Vegas area
LAS VEGAS - A migration of mild-mannered grasshoppers sweeping through the Las Vegas area is being attributed to wet weather several months ago. Nevada state entomologist Jeff Knight told reporters on...
Jul 26, 2019
Alberta's oil production limits once again increasing in September
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta has announced another raised cap on oil production.The number has risen almost every month this year from 3.56-million barrels per day in January to now 3.76...
Jul 26, 2019 Oil pumpjacks in southern Alberta. (Lethbridge News Now)
Montreal Impact ready to welcome new winger to lineup against Philly
MONTREAL - The Montreal Impact are hoping new winger Lassi Lappalainen can help them snap a season-long four-game losing streak. The speedy Finnish midfielder - Montreal's only signing ...
Jul 26, 2019