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SNC-Lavalin: A look at the attorney general's power to step in
OTTAWA - Opposition parties are accusing the Liberal government of meddling in a decision of the federal prosecution service to proceed with a criminal case against SNC-Lavalin. Under the law, the fed...
Feb 22, 2019
NHL suspends Oilers captain McDavid two games for check to head
NEW YORK - The NHL has suspended Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid two games for an illegal check to the head of New York Islanders defenceman Nick Leddy. The incident occurred in the first perio...
Feb 22, 2019
Former Portugal under-21 player Stephen Eustaquio commits to play for Canada
TORONTO - Former Portugal under-21 midfielder Stephen Eustaquio has committed to play for Canada. “I have big dreams when it comes to playing for Canada,” the defensive midfielder said in ...
Feb 22, 2019
Second PED case found in Alberta
CALGARY — Alberta Pork says a second case of porcine epidemic diarrhea has turned up in this province. It is at a 600-head farrow-to-finish operation, but the producer group does not say in what...
Feb 22, 2019
A look at allegations over the years against singer R. Kelly
CHICAGO - R&B star R. Kelly has been dogged for years by allegations that he sexually abused women and underage girls. He and his attorneys have repeatedly denied allegations of sexual misconduct....
Feb 22, 2019
Jays Borucki begins rotation audition with pre-season opener against Tigers
When Ryan Borucki steps on the mound for the Blue Jays’ pre-season opener on Saturday afternoon, it will mark the beginning of his audition for Toronto’s fifth rotation spot. He knows it. ...
Feb 22, 2019
'American Pie' singer objects to coverage of ex's exhibit
CAMDEN, Maine - Don McLean has threatened to sue a weekly newspaper that wrote about his former wife’s photo exhibition about domestic abuse, which includes a copy of the protection order issued...
Feb 22, 2019
Carey takes top seed as playoff picture becomes clear at Scotties
SYDNEY, N.S. - There will be a new champion at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts as the playoff picture finally became clear Friday night with the completion of the championship round. Chelsea Carey l...
Feb 22, 2019
Registration open ahead of outdoor soccer season in Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - With spring just around the corner, the Lethbridge Soccer Association has opened its outdoor soccer registration. Athletes as young as four-years-old can register to learn basic to ad...
Feb 22, 2019
Alberta to ban seclusion or time-out rooms for students in schools
EDMONTON - Alberta Education Minister David Eggen says the province will ban the use of seclusion or time-out rooms for students in schools. Problems with seclusion rooms surfaced last September when ...
Feb 22, 2019