Canada

Going once, going twice: Uncertainty high ahead of Stampede chuckwagon auction

CALGARY - Kurt Bensmiller uses an old expression when asked what he expects Thursday night during the annual chuckwagon canvas auction for the Calgary Stampede. “There’s lots of interest o...

Syndicated Author Mar 22, 2017

Couple who killed four family members sued by former lawyer over legal fees

A couple convicted of killing their three teenage daughters and another family member are being sued by the woman’s former lawyer, who alleges he is owed nearly $135,000 in legal fees. John Davi...

Syndicated Author Mar 22, 2017

Five stories in the news today, March 22

Five stories in the news for Wednesday, March 22: --- BUDGET 2017: HEAVY ON POLICY, LIGHT ON SPENDING The Trudeau government will unveil a federal budget today that’s expected to be heavy on pol...

Syndicated Author Mar 22, 2017

Higher Saskatchewan sales tax in budget that eats away at deficit

REGINA - Saskatchewan residents will have to dig deeper into their pockets for everything from alcohol to home renovations as the government increases the provincial sales tax to help tackle a $1.3-bi...

Syndicated Author Mar 22, 2017

Greyhound bus pulls over on highway after man starts behaving erractically

CALGARY - A Greyhound bus packed with passengers was forced to make an emergency stop on the side of the Trans-Canada Highway just east of Chestermere, Alta., after a passenger started behaving errati...

Syndicated Author Mar 22, 2017

Reeve of Manitoba border town says asylum-seekers "a little rude"

EMERSON, Man. - Officials in the Manitoba border town of Emerson say some residents are starting to get a little annoyed with how asylum-seekers are behaving when they arrive in the community. Reeve G...