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Judge to make ruling on Stephan trial September 19th
LETHBRIDGE, AB - In three weeks time, David and Collet Stephan will learn their fate.They are each charged with one count of failing to provide the necessaries of life after their 19-month-old son Eze...
Aug 29, 2019 David (left) and Collet (right) Stephan. (Lethbridge News Now)
Donaldson returns to Toronto with Braves for first time since 2018 trade
TORONTO - Josh Donaldson didn't want to let emotions dictate his response to the trade last September that capped his months-long, relationship-straining saga with the Toronto Blue Jays. But...
Aug 29, 2019
Simmonds hopes to hear boos from Flyers fans when he returns to Philadelphia
TORONTO - Wayne Simmonds hopes he gets booed. The rugged, heart-and-soul winger spent the better part of eight seasons with the Philadelphia Flyers, battling for the crest on&...
Aug 29, 2019
Ottawa gives Quebec $250 million to cover costs related to asylum seeker influx
QUEBEC - The federal government is giving Quebec $250 million in compensation for costs the province incurred following the influx of asylum seekers across the U.S. border. Quebec's immigration m...
Aug 29, 2019
Brew the years: Beer fans 'CANvention' opens in New Mexico
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - In middle school, Dan Scoglietti rode his bike through Chicago, picking up old beer cans with his twin brother, Ed. It was an odd hobby for a pre-teen in the 1970s that turned into...
Aug 29, 2019
Family calls for change at funeral for B.C. teen who died of apparent overdose
LANGLEY, B.C. - The family of a 14-year-old boy whose apparent overdose death was filmed and posted on social media delivered a powerful call for change at his funeral in Langley, B.C. Carson Cri...
Aug 29, 2019
Leslie Jones exiting 'SNL,' Kate McKinnon back next season
LOS ANGELES - "Saturday Night Live" cast member Leslie Jones is leaving the NBC show after five seasons, while Kate McKinnon is sticking around. Jones' departure was confirmed by a person familiar wit...
Aug 29, 2019
New Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai has a fan in San Diego Seals exec Steve Govett
Soon-to-be Brooklyn Nets majority owner Joseph Tsai is something of an enigma to sports fans. But to Steve Govett, he's a friend, partner and a competitive force. Govett is the president of the N...
Aug 29, 2019
Air Canada ordered to pay $21K to francophones over language violations
MONTREAL - The Federal Court has ordered Air Canada to pay a total of $21,000 to two francophones for repeated violations of their language rights, including seatbelts on which the instruction to...
Aug 29, 2019
Irish-born back Peter Nelson enjoying wearing Canada rugby colours
TORONTO - Peter Nelson is no stranger to playing Leinster. The Irish-born back saw plenty of the four-time European champions during his time with Ulster on the Guinness Pro 14 rugby circuit. But...
Aug 29, 2019