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'Grieve every day:' Full parole for Calgary woman convicted in son's strep death
CALGARY - A woman who opted to treat her son with holistic remedies instead of taking him to the doctor for a strep infection has been granted full parole. Tamara Lovett, 50, gave ...
Mar 22, 2019
No tax hikes in Saskatchewan budget, but cash for mental health
REGINA - The Saskatchewan government is holding the line on taxes as it returns to a balanced budget that provides funding for mental health, volunteer firefighters and intersection safety. ...
Mar 22, 2019
Anti-discrimination organization wants to map offenders with hate atlas
VANCOUVER - An advocacy organization says it wants to map hatred and discrimination across Canada in a move that is prompting warnings of caution from one civil liberties group. The Vancouver-bas...
Mar 22, 2019
Trucker who caused Broncos crash likely to be deported after sentence: lawyer
An immigration lawyer says the truck driver who caused the deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash in Saskatchewan is likely to be deported to India right after he serves his sentence. Lorne Waldm...
Mar 22, 2019
B.C. researcher says device mimics parent's touch to help babies cope with pain
VANCOUVER - Researchers in British Columbia have designed a "robot" that helps reduce pain for premature babies by simulating skin-to-skin contact with a parent who may not be available...
Mar 22, 2019
Subban records first career shutout, Vegas tops Jets 5-0
LAS VEGAS - Malcolm Subban stopped 20 shots for his first NHL shutout, William Karlsson and Reilly Smith each scored twice, and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Winnipeg Jets 5-0 on Thursday night. T...
Mar 21, 2019
McDavid leads Oilers past Blue Jackets 4-1; Columbus slips out of playoff spot
EDMONTON - Connor McDavid had a goal and an assist and Leon Draisaitl had three assists as the Edmonton Oilers emerged with a 4-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday. Kyle Brodziak, Zac...
Mar 21, 2019
RCMP warn public to avoid Hwy 4 south of Battleford
Highway 4 south of Battleford is back open after RCMP closed the roadway last night to deal with what was only described as an incident.The public was asked to avoid the area.An eyewitness supplied ba...
Mar 21, 2019 A number of RCMP vehicles are seen south of Battleford on Highway 4, which is closed as police deal with an incident.
Flames strengthen hold atop division with 4-2 win over Blue Jackets
CALGARY - Every remaining game both a dress rehearsal for the playoffs and an opportunity to strengthen their post-season position, the Calgary Flames weathered a desperate Columbus Blue Jackets ...
Mar 21, 2019
Calgary Flames keep up pace atop division with 5-1 win over Ottawa Senators
CALGARY - Andrew Mangiapane, Garnet Hathaway and Matthew Tkachuk each had a goal and an assist for the Calgary Flames in a 5-1 win over the visiting Ottawa Senators on Thursday. Captain Mark...
Mar 21, 2019