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State of mind to be key issue in Alek Minassian trial, judge says
TORONTO - The trial of a man accused of killing ten people in a deadly Toronto van attack will turn on his state of mind at the time, not whether he was behind the wheel, a judge said Friday. Justice ...
Aug 18, 2019
Mickelson late to the course after lightning hits hotel
MEDINAH, Ill. - Phil Mickelson had a wild Sunday, and that was before he showed up for the BMW Championship. Mickelson said on Twitter that lightning struck the hotel where he was staying, leading to ...
Aug 18, 2019
RCMP, BC Coroners Service investigation to follow death of teen in Okanagan Lake
WEST KELOWNA - The BC Coroners Service and RCMP say they are looking into the tragic death of a teenager in Okanagan Lake yesterday. In a release, Cpl. Jesse O'Donaghey of Kelowna RCMP says just befor...
Aug 18, 2019 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Two new fires outside of Ashcroft suspected to be human caused
ASHCROFT - Emergency crews were called to two minor fires outside of Ashcroft along Highway 1 last night. Fire Information Officer Taylor MacDonald says both brush fires, south of Ashcroft, were atten...
Aug 18, 2019 (Image Credit: BC Wildfire Service)
Canada's Minister of Sport Kirsty Duncan: More anti-abuse work to be done
TORONTO - Kirsty Duncan knows there's still work to be done. Canada's Minister of Science and Sport has made ending abuse and harassment in sport her priority since taking over the portfolio in Januar...
Aug 18, 2019
Ottawa announces $1.75B to compensate dairy farmers for impact of trade deals
COMPTON, Que. - Canadian dairy farmers who lost domestic market share resulting from free trade agreements with Europe and countries on the Pacific Rim will share $1.75 billion in compensation over th...
Aug 18, 2019
Nick Arbuckle set to start at quarterback for Calgary Stampeders
CALGARY - After some optimism earlier in the week, Bo Levi Mitchell won't make his return to the lineup for the Calgary Stampeders against the Montreal Alouettes on Saturday. Instead, Nick Arbuckle wi...
Aug 18, 2019
Home explosion, fire taking a toll on London, Ont., neighbourhood: fire official
LONDON, Ont. - A gas explosion and a large fire that triggered the evacuation of a London, Ont., neighbourhood has taken an emotional toll on the community and first responders, one of the city's...
Aug 18, 2019
Duane Allman's old guitar 'Layla' sells for $1.25 million
MACON, Ga. - Fans of Duane Allman in Macon, Georgia, say they didn't expect the late musician's old guitar to sell for $1.25 million at a recent auction. The Telegraph reports that the gold-topped gui...
Aug 18, 2019
Jimmy Kimmel named honourary mayor of Dildo, N.L., promises to visit community
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - After weeks broadcasting his passion for Dildo, N.L., late night comedian Jimmy Kimmel was named "honourary mayor" Thursday night and made a commitment to visit the commun...
Aug 18, 2019
