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CSIS gathered info on peaceful groups, but only in pursuit of threats: Watchdog
OTTAWA - Canada’s spy service collected some information about peaceful anti-petroleum groups, but only incidentally in the process of investigating legitimate threats to projects such as oil pi...
Dec 18, 2018
Local athletes put on a show at 2018 LCI Green and Gold Wrestling Tournament
LETHBRIDGE - The 2018 LCI Green and Gold Wrestling Tournament took place this past weekend at Lethbridge Collegiate Institute, and it was a phenomenal showing for a number of local athletes. The follo...
Dec 18, 2018
Raptors coach Nick Nurse fined $15K for comments about officiating
TORONTO - Kawhi Leonard appreciates his coach’s support, but it came at cost. Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse was fined US$15,000 by the NBA on Tuesday for comments he made to the media about o...
Dec 18, 2018
Indigenous sterilization victims fear inaction as feds eye examination
OTTAWA - “Do you want them cut or burned?” Deb Ironbow says she was light-headed, powerless and strapped to an operating table when a doctor asked her how he should proceed with her tubal ...
Dec 18, 2018
Belgian premier nixes early polls, then submits resignation
BRUSSELS - Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel submitted his resignation Tuesday amid pressure on his government after the biggest party in his coalition quit over his support for a United Nations c...
Dec 18, 2018
Aquatic portion behind, but ATB Centre still on target for spring open
LETHBRIDGE - The city says construction on Phase Two of the ATB Centre is still on target for a spring opening, even though work on the aquatic portion has fallen behind. "Construction is difficult to...
Dec 18, 2018
Emergency task force calls for safe supply of drugs in Vancouver to prevent ODs
Vancouver’s mayor says he will direct staff to look for a site where drug users can get safe opioids to prevent overdoses as part of a plan recommended by an emergency task force calling for mor...
Dec 18, 2018
Creation of memorial scholarship to help Hummel family fight Parkinson’s disease
LETHBRIDGE - Through the creation of the George and Alice Hummel Neuroscience Award, the Hummel family will continue their hallmark of pulling together as they support research at the University of Le...
Dec 18, 2018
Removal of disputed Los Angeles school mural put on hold
LOS ANGELES - Amid growing objections, the Los Angeles Unified School District has paused plans to paint over a campus mural of actress Ava Gardner that Koreatown activists contend resembles the Japan...
Dec 18, 2018
US pledges $10.6B aid for Central America, southern Mexico
MEXICO CITY - The United States pledged $5.8 billion in aid and investment Tuesday for strengthening government and economic development in Central America, and another $4.8 billion in development aid...
Dec 18, 2018