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RCMP save scam victim after intercepting a package containing thousands in cash
A Kelowna woman in her sixties is lucky to not have been scammed out thousands of dollars after investigators with the Federal Serious and Organized Crime section of the RCMP intercepted two packages ...
Jun 21, 2019
Retired NWHL player Browne weighs in on hockey journey as transgender man
TORONTO - For years, something always felt off when Harrison Browne heard his name announced after scoring a goal. Browne, who played as Hailey Browne early in his career, is ...
Jun 21, 2019
Family: Man killed in LA hit-and-run was Holocaust survivor
LOS ANGELES - Police said they are looking for a driver in a hit-and-run that killed a 91-year-old Holocaust survivor in Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Police Department said Thursday the collision occu...
Jun 21, 2019
NHL commissioner Garry Bettman feels technology can make league stronger
VANCOUVER - Gary Bettman feels the NHL has never been healthier or stronger, but the commissioner thinks the league needs to continue to evolve to keep up with young fans. Bettman said a lot...
Jun 21, 2019
Ottawa Redblacks look to improve in Week 2 against Saskatchewan Roughriders
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Redblacks are confident things can only get better. That being said, Ottawa has little to complain about after pulling off a 32-28 come-from-behind win against the defend...
Jun 21, 2019
'Fixer Upper' couple plans $10.4M Texas development plan
WACO, Texas - Former "Fixer Upper" hosts Chip and Joanna Gaines have introduced a $10.4 million plan to expand on the popular shops they operate in their Texas hometown of Waco. The Waco Tribune-Heral...
Jun 21, 2019
Judge orders special prosecutor to examine Smollett probe
CHICAGO - A judge decided to appoint a special prosecutor Friday to investigate the decision by Cook County prosecutors to dismiss all charges against actor Jussie Smollett, who was accused of lying t...
Jun 21, 2019
Union pushing district to fund repairs for VSS
It may only be about five years old but the union representing support staff at School District 22 wants the district to fund repairs at Vernon Secondary School that have gone untouched.CUPE said the ...
Jun 21, 2019
Father and son unveil reconciliation pole in B.C. on Indigenous Peoples Day
VANCOUVER - A father and son carving team unveiled their 13-metre reconciliation pole outside the Vancouver School District's Education Centre to mark National Indigenous Peoples Day. ...
Jun 21, 2019
'Minimum of nine bullets:' Trial hears Manitoba Mountie shot man numerous times
THOMPSON, Man. - A forensic pathologist has testified that an RCMP officer in northern Manitoba shot a man at least nine times before he died. Const. Abram Letkeman has pleaded not guilty to...
Jun 21, 2019

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