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No bail for border militia group leader on weapons charge
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A federal magistrate judge ordered the leader of an armed group that detained asylum-seeking families near the U.S.-Mexico border to remain jailed Monday as he awaits trial on a fe...
May 01, 2019
New EDC human-rights policy lacks power, say workers and watchdogs
OTTAWA - Export Development Canada is declaring itself a leading human-rights defender, but workers groups and rights' advocates say its new much-awaited policy fell short of what was needed. The Crow...
May 01, 2019
Second Annual Lethbridge Paradise Canyon Open looking for volunteers
LETHBRIDGE, AB - If you're a lover of the game of golf, organizers for the upcoming Second Annual Lethbridge Paradise Canyon Open, a Mackenzie Tour PGA TOUR Canada event that runs from June 20 to 23, ...
May 01, 2019 Photo Credit: Mackenzie Tour
A Different Approach to Foot Care
LETHBRIDGE -- Most people know what Foot Orthotics are and that they help to relieve foot pain and discomfort from conditions like Plantar Fasciitis, Shin Splints, and Back pain to name a few. However...
May 01, 2019 Koji Duncan with foot impression materials
BYU student comes out as gay in valedictorian speech
SALT LAKE CITY - A student who came out as gay during a valedictorian speech at Mormon-owned Brigham Young University has drawn praise from fellow students and notable figures such as Kristin Chenowet...
May 01, 2019
Woodstock co-founder insists anniversary festival still on
NEW YORK - Woodstock 50 will go on despite the loss of a major financial partner, according to the organizers of the beleaguered anniversary event. In a statement released late Monday, Woodstock 50 co...
May 01, 2019
Feds falling short on promise to provide better case management to vets
OTTAWA - The Trudeau government is failing in its promise to spread the heavy caseloads borne by staff at Veterans Affairs Canada in an effort to make sure veterans are served properly, according...
May 01, 2019
Families of Canadians killed in Ethiopian Airlines crash file lawsuit
The families of Canadians killed in the Ethiopian Airlines crash last month launched a collection of lawsuits against Boeing on Monday, alleging the plane manufacturer put profits over safety when it ...
May 01, 2019
Bolster no-fly list appeal process, academics and rights advocates urge senators
OTTAWA - The Liberal government's sweeping national-security bill doesn't go far enough to protect the rights of people ensnared by Canada's no-fly list, academics and civil-liberties advocates&n...
May 01, 2019
'Militarizing our police force.' Halifax approves $500,000 armoured vehicle
HALIFAX - Police in Halifax are wading into the growing national debate over militarization of police forces, having won approval to buy a $500,000 "armoured rescue vehic...
May 01, 2019