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Rapper Fetty Wap likely to see charges tossed in Vegas fight
LAS VEGAS - A judge has agreed to dismiss charges against Fetty Wap stemming from a fight last year at a Las Vegas hotel if the rapper stays out of trouble. An attorney for Fetty Wap, whose real name ...
Jan 29, 2020
Hamilton Tiger-Cats re-sign veteran quarterback David Watford to CFL deal
HAMILTON - The Hamilton Tiger-Cats re-signed American quarterback David Watford on Wednesday. Watford, 26, appeared in 12 regular-season games last season with Hamilton, completing 5-of-8 pa...
Jan 29, 2020
"We would have terminated their membership": WSHL reacts to incident at Meadow Lake arena
The Western States Hockey League (WSHL) is criticizing the management of the now-collapsed Meadow Lake Mustangs after an altercation on Friday between a spectator and the coach of the opposing team, A...
Jan 29, 2020 Screen shot of an incident at the Meadow Lake arena. (Candyv99/Twitter)
Chinese Canadians warn against a repeat of the racism they faced during SARS
TORONTO - Leaders of Toronto's Chinese community said Wednesday the racist attitudes that led to widespread discrimination against Chinese Canadians during the SARS epidemic are threatening ...
Jan 29, 2020
Names in the mix: a list of potential Conservative leadership contenders
OTTAWA - The Conservative leadership race is underway and the deadline to register as a candidate and meet the first round of requirements is Feb. 27. These candidates are officially registered with t...
Jan 29, 2020
Ride-hailing in Vancouver experiences growing pains, detours to courts
Ride-hailing is common in many major Canadian cities, but the long-awaited arrival of Uber and Lyft in Metro Vancouver last week has produced lawsuits and a vow by Surrey's mayor to kee...
Jan 29, 2020
Former MP Nathan Cullen appointed B.C. liaison in pipeline dispute
VANCOUVER - The British Columbia government has appointed former New Democrat MP Nathan Cullen as a provincial liaison with Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs in an LNG pipeline dispute, a move ...
Jan 29, 2020
Labour groups want independent investigation into death of 3 CP Railway workers
Two labour groups are calling for an independent investigation into the deaths of three Canadian Pacific Railway employees in a British Columbia train crash almost a year ago. Conductor Dyla...
Jan 29, 2020
Ex-prosecutor: Bryant would have been convicted in Colorado
DENVER - The prosecutor who pursued sexual assault charges against Kobe Bryant 17 years ago believes he would have won a conviction if the case had gone to trial and that the woman who accused Bryant ...
Jan 29, 2020
Local organization talks mental health
The topic of mental health is front and center across the country today.Bell Lets Talk Day aims to get people talking about mental health while also raising money to support initiatives.Members of one...
Jan 29, 2020 Lyle Karasiuk said they are focused on mental health all the way through the organization. (submitted photo/Lyle Karasiuk)