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Jagmeet Singh to lay out NDP priorities in meeting with Trudeau Thursday
OTTAWA - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh will meet with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday, where he will lay out his priorities in the hopes of using his party's position in a minority Parliamen...
Nov 13, 2019
Small group of Cherry supporters protest his firing outside Rogers headquarters
TORONTO - About 20 people gathered peacefully outside Rogers headquarters on Wednesday afternoon to protest the firing of hockey commentator Don Cherry. Some Cherry supporters stood silently on the si...
Nov 13, 2019
Class action over fudged Volkswagen emissions tests can go ahead: Supreme Court
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court has rejected an attempt by Volkswagen and Audi to dismiss a class action in Quebec seeking compensation for air pollution from cars that gave false results in emissions test...
Nov 13, 2019
Pedestrian overpass to be built along Hwy 3 / Scenic Drive South in Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta has confirmed funding for a new pedestrian overpass in the city that will increase safety for those who walk or bike.LNN reported Tuesday on several highway-...
Nov 13, 2019 The tentative location of the Highway 3 pedestrian overpass in Lethbridge. (Lethbridge News Now)
Man charged following high-risk incident in Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A 41-year-old man has been charged following what was described as a high-risk incident late Tuesday night that escalated into Wednesday morning.LPS said that on Nov. 12 they responde...
Nov 13, 2019 Lethbridge Police vehicle. (Lethbridge News Now)
Tesla to build factory in Germany after subsidies announced
BERLIN - Germany on Wednesday hailed Tesla's decision to build its first European factory in the country, days after the government said it would boost subsidies for buyers of electric cars. Tesla CEO...
Nov 13, 2019
Over 300 dogs competing at Obedience and Conformation Shows in Lethbridge this weekend
LETHBRIDGE, AB - One of the largest-ever groups of K-9 competitors will be part of a dog show hosted by the Lethbridge and District Kennel Club.Promotions Manager Evelyn Sera says, for each of the eve...
Nov 13, 2019 The Best Puppy in Group for 2017. (Supplied by Lethbridge and District Kennel Club)
Kris Kristofferson gives surprise performance at Fargo bar
FARGO, N.D. - Kris Kristofferson surprised customers when he performed with an acoustic guitar at a North Dakota bar after a band taped a request to the singer-songwriter's tour bus. Kristofferson sto...
Nov 13, 2019
Little Rock teachers to go on strike over district's control
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Little Rock teachers will go on strike for one day this week over an Arkansas panel's decision to strip their collective bargaining power and complaints about state control of the ...
Nov 13, 2019
Disney Plus hits 10M subscribers in 1 day
NEW YORK - Disney Plus says it hit more than 10 million sign-ups on its first day of launch, far exceeding expectations. Disney's mix of Marvel and Star Wars movies and shows, classic animated films a...
Nov 13, 2019