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Armoured vehicle dumped: Halifax now at the forefront of 'defunding' debate
Halifax moved to the forefront of the national debate over "defunding" police forces this week when council decided to scuttle the purchase of an armoured rescue vehicle - a move&n...
Jun 10, 2020
Quebec geologist detained in Dubai has been ordered released, lawyer says
MONTREAL - The lawyer for a Quebec geologist who has been jailed in Dubai after allegedly uncovering fraud in a gold company says all the criminal cases against her client have been dropped. Radh...
Jun 10, 2020
Law professor who pioneered restorative justice draws donation for new centre
HALIFAX - A law professor says she hopes the creation of a research lab aimed at promoting restorative justice will help institutions start tackling racial discrimination and other ...
Jun 10, 2020
Lethbridge’s Michael Grant receives Humboldt Broncos Legacy Award
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A Lethbridge man wants to give opportunities to all learners.Michael Grant has been named the winner of the "Make the World a Better Place" award, which is a Humboldt Broncos Legacy A...
Jun 10, 2020
Another big mall deal implodes as pandemic shakes retail
NEW YORK - The nation's largest mall owner is backing out of a $3.6 billion deal to buy a major rival as the coronavirus pandemic shakes the retail industry. Simon Property Group announced it would bu...
Jun 10, 2020
NY Philharmonic cancels fall season, moves up Geffen rebuild
NEW YORK - The New York Philharmonic cancelled its fall season because of the coronavirus pandemic and has moved up the start of Geffen Hall's reconstruction to take advantage of the orchestra's absen...
Jun 10, 2020
Lethbridge's State of Local Emergency will likely remain for a couple of weeks
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A friendly reminder that the City of Lethbridge is still under a State of Local Emergency (SOLE).It was issued on March 18 after the first few COVID-19 cases were confirmed in the com...
Jun 10, 2020
Oceanic's Lafreniere named CHL player of the year for second straight season
TORONTO - Alexis Lafreniere of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League's Rimouski Oceanic has been named the Canadian Hockey League player of the year for the 2019-20 season. Lafreniere had 35 goals and...
Jun 10, 2020
Most city facilities in Lethbridge won't be open for start of Stage 2 on Friday
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta announced Tuesday that they would be going ahead with Stage 2 of the relaunch strategy on Friday, June 12, well ahead of schedule.READ MORE: Stage 2 of Alber...
Jun 10, 2020
Fed to keep providing aid and sees no rate hike through 2022
WASHINGTON - The Federal Reserve said Wednesday that it will keep buying bonds to maintain low borrowing rates and support a U.S. economy mired in a deep recession with high unemployment. And it said ...
Jun 10, 2020