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Edmonton Oilers double up St. Louis Blues 2-1 Edmonton Oilers double up St. Louis Blues 2-1

Posted:8:36 PM on Tuesday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 207662
Rating: 20766
Poster: Alta_redneck
Ahmadinejad to Trump: US belongs to everyone Ahmadinejad to Trump: US belongs to everyone

Ex-Iranian president pens letter to President Trump, blasts American 'dominance', says US 'belongs to all nations'.

Posted:12:38 PM on Tuesday
Topic: Uncle Sam
Hits: 207899
Rating: 20790
Poster: N_Fiddledog
ISIS fanatics call for attacks on Jews in the West ISIS fanatics call for attacks on Jews in the West

Brainwashed ISIS supporters in the West were advised to 'dress up like a Jew' and conceal weapons under their coats before 'unleashing the pain of the Muslims' on their victims.

Posted:12:37 PM on Tuesday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 207548
Rating: 20755
Poster: N_Fiddledog
Images from Syrian strike show new kind of drone may exist Images from Syrian strike show new kind of drone may exist

Defense experts believe a new type of smaller and more agile drone is being used by U.S. forces as part of their battle plan. Images from a drone strike on Sunday in Syria show remarkable accuracy.

Posted:12:28 PM on Tuesday
Topic: Military
Hits: 207753
Rating: 20775
Poster: N_Fiddledog
Canada’s largest rooftop solar system unveiled | City of Leduc

Posted:8:51 AM on Tuesday
Topic: Environmental
Hits: 207652
Rating: 20765
Poster: Alta_redneck
Alberta announces $36M rebate program for solar panels on homes, businesses Alberta announces $36M rebate program for solar panels on homes, businesses

The Alberta government is putting up $36 million over two years for a rebate program to encourage rooftop solar panels on homes and businesses.

Posted:6:08 AM on Tuesday
Topic: Provincial Politics
Hits: 208071
Rating: 20807
Poster: DrCaleb
Women and child migrants raped, beaten in Libyan 'hellholes,' UNICEF says Women and child migrants raped, beaten in Libyan 'hellholes,' UNICEF says

Women and children making the dangerous journey to Europe to flee poverty and conflicts in Africa are being beaten, raped and starved in "living hellholes" in Libya, according to the the United Nations children's agency.

Posted:5:28 AM on Tuesday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 207773
Rating: 20777
Poster: DrCaleb
Warmer weather puts Edmonton gardeners in the (new) zone Warmer weather puts Edmonton gardeners in the (new) zone

Gardening expert Jim Hole watches green-thumb keeners troll for seeds in the dead of winter. And why not? Due to climate change, Edmonton gardeners have more choice than ever. "We're not getting as many severe cold winters so it is a major boom for peo

Posted:5:26 AM on Tuesday
Topic: Environmental
Hits: 208107
Rating: 20811
Poster: DrCaleb
The first signs of obesity in certain Arctic groups have been linked to instant noodles The first signs of obesity in certain Arctic groups have been linked to instant noodles

Researchers have noted the first signs of obesity in the native ethnic groups of the Yamalo-Nenets region - an autonomous district that sits on the coast of the Arctic Ocean in Northwest Siberia.

Posted:5:24 AM on Tuesday
Topic: Health
Hits: 208176
Rating: 20819
Poster: DrCaleb
El Salvador's much-loved hippo Gustavito killed at zoo El Salvador's much-loved hippo Gustavito killed at zoo

While murder has long lost the capacity to shock in El Salvador, Gustavito's death has hit a nerve.

Posted:11:48 AM on Monday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 207649
Rating: 20765
Poster: N_Fiddledog
'There are repercussions': Edmonton hockey association speaks out against abusive parents 'There are repercussions': Edmonton hockey association speaks out against abusive parents

Edmonton Police were called to a local arena during a recent kids' hockey match to escort referees out of the building after aggressive parents forced them to hide behind a locked door. The league has handed out more than five parental suspensions in the

Posted:11:30 AM on Monday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 208021
Rating: 20802
Poster: Strutz
Canada should provide 'essential medicines' for free, researchers say Canada should provide 'essential medicines' for free, researchers say

Posted:11:25 AM on Monday
Topic: Health
Hits: 208355
Rating: 20837
Poster: Strutz
Convicted killer and new mom Kelly Ellard to ask for parole again Convicted killer and new mom Kelly Ellard to ask for parole again

Ellard made the same request last month, saying she wanted to attend appointments and parenting programs.

Posted:11:23 AM on Monday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 208214
Rating: 20822
Poster: Strutz
‘The need is huge’: B.C.’s organ donation program expanding

A new province-wide program targeting drivers in a bid to save more lives through organ donation.

Posted:11:22 AM on Monday
Topic: Health
Hits: 208007
Rating: 20802
Poster: Strutz
Climate change predicted to transform Vancouver into San Diego, but at a heavy cost Climate change predicted to transform Vancouver into San Diego, but at a heavy cost

Goodbye Vancouver, hello San Diego. A major climate-change study predicts temperatures in Metro Vancouver will exceed those of present-day Southern California in the coming decades.

Posted:10:49 AM on Monday
Topic: Weather
Hits: 208172
Rating: 20816
Poster: N_Fiddledog
Oscar winners slam Donald Trump during their speeches Oscar winners slam Donald Trump during their speeches

Political speeches dominated the Oscars on Sunday night with winners lining up to outdo each other as they spoke out against President Donald Trump's immigration ban.

Posted:9:56 AM on Monday
Topic: Arts & Entertainment
Hits: 207969
Rating: 20797
Poster: N_Fiddledog
Mao’s Cultural Revolution; a book uncovers horror of mass murder spree

When he was a high school student in Changsha, the capital of the Hunan province in south central China, Tan Hecheng accompanied an older cousin to meet some of his friends in the Dao County area, a long bus ride away. While his cousin caught up with his

Posted:9:32 AM on Monday
Topic: History
Hits: 208092
Rating: 20809
Poster: N_Fiddledog
New rules for heavy oil odours let government off hook, says Peace River farmer New rules for heavy oil odours let government off hook, says Peace River farmer

A Peace River farmer says new rules intended to deal with long-standing complaints about powerful, gassy smells from heavy oil operations have allowed the Alberta government to once again shift responsibility for the problem.

Posted:7:18 AM on Monday
Topic: Environmental
Hits: 207978
Rating: 20797
Poster: DrCaleb
RCMP commissioner warns continued IT failures will have 'catastrophic' consequences RCMP commissioner warns continued IT failures will have 'catastrophic' consequences

Canada's top cop says ongoing computer network failures and slipshod service from Shared Services Canada could have catastrophic consequences for police and the public.

Posted:7:10 AM on Monday
Topic: Political
Hits: 207920
Rating: 20792
Poster: DrCaleb
'Everything started to change': An asylum seeker explains why he illegally crossed into Canada 'Everything started to change': An asylum seeker explains why he illegally crossed into Canada

Like hundreds of others, Sid Ahmed Tfeil fled the United States and crossed illegally into Quebec last month seeking refugee status. The 32-year-old from Mauritania, who fears for his life if returned back, is hoping to start a new life in Montreal.

Posted:7:09 AM on Monday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207830
Rating: 20783
Poster: DrCaleb
Trump administration makes first tangible step to building border wall Trump administration makes first tangible step to building border wall

Posted:12:40 AM on Sunday
Topic: Uncle Sam
Hits: 207968
Rating: 20797
Poster: N_Fiddledog
Trump plans to skip White House press dinner Trump plans to skip White House press dinner

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he would not attend the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner, a high-profile event that draws celebrities, politicians and journalists.

Posted:5:14 PM on Saturday
Topic: Uncle Sam
Hits: 208061
Rating: 20807
Poster: ShepherdsDog
House Democrats plan to troll Trump at big speech House Democrats plan to troll Trump at big speech

Lawmakers are inviting 'Dreamers,' Muslim-Americans and others to his joint address before Congress on Tuesday.

Posted:3:53 PM on Saturday
Topic: Uncle Sam
Hits: 207895
Rating: 20790
Poster: N_Fiddledog
Meet the terrorist behind the next women’s march

Posted:3:32 PM on Saturday
Topic: Uncle Sam
Hits: 207908
Rating: 20791
Poster: N_Fiddledog
Arizona a Step Closer to Making Violent Riots a Serious Crime Arizona a Step Closer to Making Violent Riots a Serious Crime

Posted:3:19 PM on Saturday
Topic: Uncle Sam
Hits: 207918
Rating: 20792
Poster: N_Fiddledog
Trump, 'We are fighting the fake news,' our list shows one 'fake' story a day Trump, 'We are fighting the fake news,' our list shows one 'fake' story a day

President Trump's claim that he's been the subject of false and fake news stories has been mocked by an eye-rolling media, but a Secrets analysis of Trump coverage reveals that Team Trump have been hit with an average of one false, distorted or denied sto

Posted:3:17 PM on Saturday
Topic: Uncle Sam
Hits: 208302
Rating: 20830
Poster: N_Fiddledog
Muhammad Ali Jr. detained at Florida airport, asked, 'Are you Muslim'' Muhammad Ali Jr. detained at Florida airport, asked, 'Are you Muslim''

The son of legendary boxer Muhammad Ali was detained by immigration officials at an airport in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., according to a lawyer and family friend.

Posted:12:10 PM on Saturday
Topic: Uncle Sam
Hits: 208234
Rating: 20823
Poster: ShepherdsDog
Woman in feet-on-subway-seats video denies sitting on TTC user’s feet

Posted:11:40 AM on Saturday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207588
Rating: 20759
Poster: martin14
Transgender boy moves within 1 win of girls Texas title Transgender boy moves within 1 win of girls Texas title

A 17-year-old transgender boy has moved within one match of winning a Texas state girls wrestling title.

Posted:11:03 AM on Saturday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 207978
Rating: 20798
Poster: Strutz
Swedish politician proposes paid sex breaks for officials to boost morale Swedish politician proposes paid sex breaks for officials to boost morale

A politician in northern Sweden wants to list sex as an officially approved activity for civil servants during their daily paid lunchbreak.

Posted:10:55 AM on Saturday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 207881
Rating: 20788
Poster: Strutz
Parliamentary Press Gallery opposes planned security measures Parliamentary Press Gallery opposes planned security measures

The Parliamentary Press Gallery is opposing a plan to fingerprint and conduct criminal background checks on journalists who cover Parliament Hill.

Posted:10:46 AM on Saturday
Topic: Political
Hits: 207857
Rating: 20786
Poster: Strutz
Drunk driver who killed family of 4 moved to 'healing lodge' after serving 1 month Drunk driver who killed family of 4 moved to 'healing lodge' after serving 1 month

Posted:10:39 AM on Saturday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 208066
Rating: 20807
Poster: Strutz
No pledge to create new Canadian health care jobs in Chinese takeover No pledge to create new Canadian health care jobs in Chinese takeover

Posted:4:59 AM on Saturday
Topic: Health
Hits: 207896
Rating: 20790
Poster: Freakinoldguy
Tommy Chong on potential pot crackdown: 'Stay high' Tommy Chong on potential pot crackdown: 'Stay high'

Tommy Chong has a message for those fearing a crackdown on recreational marijuana use: Don't worry. Stay High.

Posted:6:22 PM on Friday
Topic: Funny
Hits: 208229
Rating: 20823
Poster: Strutz
Health Canada confirms laced chemicals found in illicit drugs in B.C. Health Canada confirms laced chemicals found in illicit drugs in B.C.

Health Canada tests have confirmed the presence of dangerous substances laced into other illicit drugs in two B.C. communities.

Posted:5:04 PM on Friday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 207703
Rating: 20770
Poster: Strutz
Raditas guilty of 1st-degree murder of teen son who weighed 37 lb. at death Raditas guilty of 1st-degree murder of teen son who weighed 37 lb. at death

The parents of a 15-year-old boy who died from starvation and neglect have been found guilty of first-degree murder by a Calgary judge.

Posted:5:03 PM on Friday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 207856
Rating: 20786
Poster: Strutz
How bad is Islamophobia' Someone finally asked Canadian Muslims How bad is Islamophobia' Someone finally asked Canadian Muslims

Posted:11:12 AM on Friday
Topic: Political
Hits: 207611
Rating: 20761
Poster: DrCaleb
Anti-foreigner mob rampages in ‘march of hatred’ in South Africa

Posted:11:11 AM on Friday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 207850
Rating: 20785
Poster: DrCaleb
Provincial carbon tax having major impact on majority of Alberta residents: poll  | Globalnews.ca Provincial carbon tax having major impact on majority of Alberta residents: poll | Globalnews.ca

A new Mainstreet/Postmedia poll shows 51 per cent of Albertans said the provincial carbon tax has had a major impact on their lives, while 42 per cent said the has had a minor impact.

Posted:8:45 AM on Friday
Topic: Provincial Politics
Hits: 207948
Rating: 20795
Poster: Alta_redneck
How many other Alberta bureaucrats are living the high life on the backs of taxp How many other Alberta bureaucrats are living the high life on the backs of taxp

Back in February 2016, the Canadian Taxpayers Federation first pointed out that Smith and her fellow panelists had racked up a $26,895.67 in limousine bills in just one year.By October 2016, Smith and her cohorts had racked up an additional $12,000

Posted:8:27 AM on Friday
Topic: Provincial Politics
Hits: 207789
Rating: 20779
Poster: Alta_redneck
MacDonald Dettwiler to buy satellite imagery firm DigitalGlobe for $3.1-billion MacDonald Dettwiler to buy satellite imagery firm DigitalGlobe for $3.1-billion

Under the deal, MacDonald Dettwiler will offer $17.50 in cash and 0.3132 of its shares for each DigitalGlobe share

Posted:8:00 AM on Friday
Topic: Business
Hits: 207657
Rating: 20766
Poster: DrCaleb
Alberta moving out of recession into modest recovery: quarterly update Alberta moving out of recession into modest recovery: quarterly update

The Alberta government had some good news to report with its latest quarterly update - real GDP is expected to grow by 2.4 per cent in 2017, meaning the province may be finally moving out of recession and into a modest recovery.

Posted:6:44 AM on Friday
Topic: Provincial Politics
Hits: 208003
Rating: 20800
Poster: DrCaleb
Alberta spends $2,700 more per person than B.C., collects $1,300 less tax Alberta spends $2,700 more per person than B.C., collects $1,300 less tax

The Alberta government spends nearly $2,700 more per man, woman and child in the province compared to British Columbia, while collecting roughly $1,300 less in tax.

Posted:6:27 AM on Friday
Topic: Political
Hits: 207735
Rating: 20774
Poster: uwish
Locals are freaking out over the weird-as-hell carcasses washing up in the Philippines Locals are freaking out over the weird-as-hell carcasses washing up in the Philippines

Strange things are happening on the shores of the Philippines right now, with two massive carcasses washing up in separate locations, sparking questions over what's been dredging them out of the sea.

Posted:6:15 AM on Friday
Topic: Environmental
Hits: 207887
Rating: 20789
Poster: DrCaleb
What makes the chemical agent VX so deadly' What makes the chemical agent VX so deadly'

Banned chemical weapon VX, blamed for the death of Kim Jong-nam, is so potent that an amount weighing two pennies could kill 500 people

Posted:5:22 AM on Friday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 207927
Rating: 20793
Poster: DrCaleb
Plutocrats with their crony capitalism are taking over again in the U.S.: Don Pittis Plutocrats with their crony capitalism are taking over again in the U.S.: Don Pittis

Can a cabinet full of billionaires make poor people richer? Critics including Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Chrystia Freeland once warned of the effects of crony capitalism.

Posted:4:03 PM on Thursday
Topic: Uncle Sam
Hits: 207849
Rating: 20785
Poster: Robair
Giraffe stream flagged on YouTube for 'nudity & sexual content' Giraffe stream flagged on YouTube for 'nudity & sexual content'

Millions of people have been watching and waiting with anticipation to witness the birth of a baby giraffe at Animal Adventure Park in Harpursville, NY.

Posted:3:03 PM on Thursday
Topic: Arts & Entertainment
Hits: 207853
Rating: 20785
Poster: N_Fiddledog
Iraq suicide bomber was ex-Guantanamo Bay detainee compensated for torture | CTV News Iraq suicide bomber was ex-Guantanamo Bay detainee compensated for torture | CTV News

A suicide bomber who attacked a military base in Iraq this week was a former Guantanamo Bay detainee freed in 2004 after Britain lobbied for his release, raising questions about the ability of security services to track the whereabouts of potential terror

Posted:11:52 AM on Thursday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 207743
Rating: 20774
Poster: Freakinoldguy
Russia to build replica of Germany’s 1945 parliament building so military youth can practise attacking it

Posted:10:47 AM on Thursday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 207708
Rating: 20771
Poster: DrCaleb
Chasing Bobby Orr: Brent Burns has real shot at history Chasing Bobby Orr: Brent Burns has real shot at history

Brent Burns has a chance to move into the rarefied air of legendary defenceman Bobby Orr. The San Jose Sharks defenceman could become only the second defenceman to ever win the Art Ross trophy as the NHL's leading scorer, joining Orr who did it twice for

Posted:10:45 AM on Thursday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 207795
Rating: 20780
Poster: N_Fiddledog
Landlord accused of killing tenant over unpaid rent Landlord accused of killing tenant over unpaid rent

A New York City landlord is accused of stabbing his tenant to death following an apparent dispute over unpaid rent.

Posted:10:22 AM on Thursday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 207712
Rating: 20771
Poster: N_Fiddledog
Ont. vet found abusing animals on video is back to work Ont. vet found abusing animals on video is back to work

Posted:10:21 AM on Thursday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207788
Rating: 20779
Poster: N_Fiddledog
Thousands mourn 'blind sheikh' convicted in 1993 World Trade Center bombing Thousands mourn 'blind sheikh' convicted in 1993 World Trade Center bombing

GAMALIYA, Egypt (Reuters) - Thousands of mourners gathered in a small Egyptian town on Wednesday for the funeral of the Muslim cleric known as "the blind sheikh" who was convicted of conspiracy in the 1993 World Trade Center bombing in New York.

Posted:9:41 AM on Thursday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 207263
Rating: 20726
Poster: N_Fiddledog
Russell scores winner as Oilers edge Panthers in South Florida | Oilers | Sports Russell scores winner as Oilers edge Panthers in South Florida | Oilers | Sports

SUNRISE, Florida - The Edmonton Oilers lost a key piece of their back end for a second straight night but starting the game without Adam Larsson and going the last two periods without Andrej Sekera, they still managed a win against the hottest team in the

Posted:8:15 PM on Wednesday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 207525
Rating: 20753
Poster: Alta_redneck
7 Earth-like planets found orbiting star 39 light-years away 7 Earth-like planets found orbiting star 39 light-years away

Scientists have discovered seven Earth-sized planets orbiting a small star 39 light-years away, with several planets believed to be capable of having water.

Posted:7:13 PM on Wednesday
Topic: Science
Hits: 207724
Rating: 20772
Poster: Hyack
'It's like nothing else on earth': Rarest of gemstones fuels boom for Alberta miners 'It's like nothing else on earth': Rarest of gemstones fuels boom for Alberta miners

Posted:11:00 AM on Wednesday
Topic: Business
Hits: 208033
Rating: 20803
Poster: Robair
PM says expanded border preclearance bill offers greater protection | CTV News PM says expanded border preclearance bill offers greater protection | CTV News

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is defending proposed legislation to expand border preclearance at Canadian airports and other crossings.

Posted:9:49 AM on Wednesday
Topic: Political
Hits: 207843
Rating: 20784
Poster: uwish
Bee decline threatens US crop production Bee decline threatens US crop production

Posted:8:50 AM on Wednesday
Topic: Environmental
Hits: 207562
Rating: 20756
Poster: DrCaleb
CETA To Cost Average Working Canadian $2,460 In Lost Income: Report CETA To Cost Average Working Canadian $2,460 In Lost Income: Report

As Canada and the European Union reach the home stretch to an historic free trade deal, a new research report says the agreement was made on the basis of flawed, unrealistically optimistic economic models.

Posted:7:30 AM on Wednesday
Topic: Business
Hits: 207630
Rating: 20763
Poster: DrCaleb
Montreal police accused of fabricating evidence to silence whistleblowers Montreal police accused of fabricating evidence to silence whistleblowers

Montreal's police chief has asked Quebec provincial police to look into allegations that internal affairs investigators fabricated evidence to keep officers quiet about corruption within the force.

Posted:7:30 AM on Wednesday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 207493
Rating: 20749
Poster: DrCaleb
Report shows PCs knew farm worker insurance needed Report shows PCs knew farm worker insurance needed

A report commissioned by the previous Progressive Conservative government shows it was aware that Alberta farm workers needed workplace insurance protection.

Posted:6:27 AM on Wednesday
Topic: Provincial Politics
Hits: 207937
Rating: 20794
Poster: DrCaleb
Father and son killed in head-on collision with each other Father and son killed in head-on collision with each other

Authorities say a father and son have been killed in a head-on collision with each other in Fayette County, Alabama.

Posted:11:54 PM on Tuesday
Topic: Strange
Hits: 207771
Rating: 20777
Poster: Hyack
'Just not right': Pensioner sells home to pay for forced paint job 'Just not right': Pensioner sells home to pay for forced paint job

An 86-year-old pensioner says he had no choice but to sell his home after he was charged $4,000 for a paint job he did not ask for.

Posted:11:52 PM on Tuesday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207489
Rating: 20749
Poster: Hyack
'Extraordinary': Man hailed a hero after running into burning Toronto high-rise 'Extraordinary': Man hailed a hero after running into burning Toronto high-rise

A man is being hailed a hero after running into a burning apartment building in downtown Toronto to get residents away from the danger.

Posted:11:52 PM on Tuesday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207515
Rating: 20752
Poster: Hyack
Oilers fall 4-1 to Tampa Bay's triple threat | Hockey | Sports | Edmonton Sun Oilers fall 4-1 to Tampa Bay's triple threat | Hockey | Sports | Edmonton Sun

TAMPA � The Tampa Bay Lightning�s Triplets � Nikita Kucherov, Ondrej Palat and Tyler Johnson � provided all the thunder Tuesday against the Edmonton Oilers.

Posted:11:15 PM on Tuesday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 207644
Rating: 20764
Poster: Alta_redneck
U.S. aircraft carrier strike group patrols in South China Sea U.S. aircraft carrier strike group patrols in South China Sea

A U.S. aircraft carrier strike group has begun patrols in the South China Sea, the U.S. navy said on Saturday, amid renewed tension over the disputed waterway.

Posted:3:42 PM on Tuesday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 207564
Rating: 20756
Poster: Hyack
Canadian troops in Iraq mount pressure on ISIS around Syrian border Canadian troops in Iraq mount pressure on ISIS around Syrian border

Posted:3:40 PM on Tuesday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 207429
Rating: 20743
Poster: Hyack
Canadian Forces prepping for megathrust earthquake on the West Coast Canadian Forces prepping for megathrust earthquake on the West Coast

Posted:3:35 PM on Tuesday
Topic: Military
Hits: 208061
Rating: 20806
Poster: Hyack
Dog helps save N.S. man, boys in collapsed snow fort Dog helps save N.S. man, boys in collapsed snow fort

A Nova Scotia man is praising the efforts of the family dog for helping save him and two young boys who were buried under a heavy mountain of snow after their fort collapsed on top of them.

Posted:3:20 PM on Tuesday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207663
Rating: 20766
Poster: Hyack
Alt-right editor challenges journalists to visit Sweden Alt-right editor challenges journalists to visit Sweden

Infowars editor Paul Joseph Watson donates $2,000 to a US journalist to travel to Sweden.

Posted:11:36 AM on Tuesday
Topic: Political
Hits: 207758
Rating: 20776
Poster: DrCaleb
‘Won’t cover myself up:’ Le Pen refuses headscarf, cancels on Lebanese Grand Mufti

French right-wing presidential candidate Marine Le Pen has refused to wear a headscarf for a meeting with the Lebanese Grand Mufti. In her statement, Le Pen said she would not cover herself up and cancelled the encounter.

Posted:11:08 AM on Tuesday
Topic: Business
Hits: 207801
Rating: 20780
Poster: N_Fiddledog
How saying yes to free Wi-Fi could mean 'you are the product' for businesses How saying yes to free Wi-Fi could mean 'you are the product' for businesses

More businesses are turning to Wi-Fi marketing, whereby users give permission to be targeted with ads in exchange for free internet.

Posted:7:41 AM on Tuesday
Topic: Business
Hits: 207604
Rating: 20760
Poster: DrCaleb
91% vs. 47%: Why vaccination rates are so different in these neighbouring Alberta towns 91% vs. 47%: Why vaccination rates are so different in these neighbouring Alberta towns

Pincher Creek has one of the highest rates of childhood immunization in Alberta but Fort Macleod, just down the road, ranks nearly dead last.

Posted:6:48 AM on Tuesday
Topic: Health
Hits: 207970
Rating: 20797
Poster: DrCaleb
Hackers who took control of PC microphones siphon 600 GB from 70 targets Hackers who took control of PC microphones siphon 600 GB from 70 targets

Researchers have uncovered an advanced malware-based operation that siphoned more than 600 gigabytes from about 70 targets in a broad range of industries, including critical infrastructure, news media, and scientific research.

Posted:6:47 AM on Tuesday
Topic: Tech
Hits: 207291
Rating: 20729
Poster: DrCaleb
Israeli soldier gets 18 months for killing wounded Palestinian attacker Israeli soldier gets 18 months for killing wounded Palestinian attacker

Elor Azaria's fatal shooting of a prone and wounded Palestinian knifeman split Israeli opinion.

Posted:3:27 AM on Tuesday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 207333
Rating: 20733
Poster: martin14
Shin Bet foils ISIS-affiliated terror attack Shin Bet foils ISIS-affiliated terror attack

Posted:10:30 AM on Monday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 207742
Rating: 20773
Poster: N_Fiddledog
US Defense Secretary Mattis: US will stay in Iraq a while US Defense Secretary Mattis: US will stay in Iraq a while

Posted:9:36 AM on Monday
Topic: Military
Hits: 207838
Rating: 20784
Poster: N_Fiddledog
SAS foil jihadi bomb attack by WEEING in fuel tank to break vehicle SAS foil jihadi bomb attack by WEEING in fuel tank to break vehicle

An SAS unit stopped a potentially deadly ISIS truck bombing by weeing into the fuel tank to disable the vehicle and bring their targets out to kill.

Posted:9:12 AM on Monday
Topic: Military
Hits: 207768
Rating: 20777
Poster: N_Fiddledog
Obama-linked activists have a ‘training manual’ for protesting Trump

Posted:8:58 AM on Monday
Topic: Uncle Sam
Hits: 207913
Rating: 20791
Poster: N_Fiddledog
Britain braces for a Jihadi bride invasion Britain braces for a Jihadi bride invasion

Secret intelligence analysis seen by The Mail on Sunday warns of the influx. The anticipated military defeat of IS in their stronghold of Raqqa is set to send jihadis back across Europe.

Posted:9:56 AM on Sunday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 207624
Rating: 20762
Poster: N_Fiddledog
Emerson homeowner blames Trudeau for spike in asylum crossings Emerson homeowner blames Trudeau for spike in asylum crossings

When Brad Renout stepped out to load his truck for work last weekend, 16 people who had illegally crossed the border were in his driveway.

Posted:12:16 AM on Sunday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 208069
Rating: 20806
Poster: N_Fiddledog
Five middle school students face charges after Trump motorcade hit by 2x4 Five middle school students face charges after Trump motorcade hit by 2x4

Authorities say a vehicle in U.S. President Donald Trump's motorcade was struck by a '2x4' and five middle school students are now facing charges.

Posted:12:15 AM on Sunday
Topic: Uncle Sam
Hits: 207899
Rating: 20789
Poster: N_Fiddledog
Spurned lesbian beat up 6 women who rejected her in a bar Spurned lesbian beat up 6 women who rejected her in a bar

Kimberly McLeod, 28, said she 'misread the signs' of the women dancing together at the venue. She attempted to kiss them but lashed out when they rejected her, bursting one victim's nose.

Posted:12:14 AM on Sunday
Topic: Lifestyle
Hits: 208140
Rating: 20813
Poster: N_Fiddledog
Abundant fish draw 1 million penguins to Argentine peninsula Abundant fish draw 1 million penguins to Argentine peninsula

More than a million penguins have travelled to Argentina's Punta Tombo peninsula during this year's breeding season, drawn by an unusual abundance of small fish.

Posted:12:13 AM on Sunday
Topic: Environmental
Hits: 208053
Rating: 20806
Poster: N_Fiddledog
Gracie the wallaby reunited with owners after 3 days on the lam Gracie the wallaby reunited with owners after 3 days on the lam

A woman drinking coffee on her deck spotted the adventurous marsupial in her backyard on Saturday morning.

Posted:12:12 AM on Sunday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207691
Rating: 20769
Poster: N_Fiddledog
B.C. oysters linked to hundreds of norovirus infections across Canada B.C. oysters linked to hundreds of norovirus infections across Canada

Posted:7:43 PM on Saturday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207387
Rating: 20739
Poster: Alta_redneck
Oilers steal win in Windy City Oilers steal win in Windy City

Posted:7:40 PM on Saturday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 207900
Rating: 20790
Poster: Alta_redneck
The student Left’s culture of intolerance is creating a new generation of conservatives

Posted:2:56 PM on Saturday
Topic: Lifestyle
Hits: 208283
Rating: 20828
Poster: N_Fiddledog
Douglas Garland rushed to hospital after jailhouse beating: sources Douglas Garland rushed to hospital after jailhouse beating: sources

Convicted triple murderer Douglas Garland was rushed to hospital in Calgary Friday night after being beaten by fellow inmates at the Calgary Remand Centre, sources confirm to Global News.

Posted:2:45 PM on Saturday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 206459
Rating: 20646
Poster: Alta_redneck
Magnitude 4.2 earthquake detected north of Powell River Magnitude 4.2 earthquake detected north of Powell River

The tremor was reportedly felt on Vancouver Island, according to Earthquakes Canada. Earthquakes Canada says a 4.0 magnitude quake occurred 120 kilometres northwest of Pemberton just after 6 a.m.

Posted:2:17 PM on Saturday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207631
Rating: 20763
Poster: Hyack
Trudeau says Canada one of NATO's 'strongest actors' without committing more money Trudeau says Canada one of NATO's 'strongest actors' without committing more money

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke about Canada's diverse contributions to the NATO partnership without committing to up its defence spending when he addressed a news conference in Berlin.

Posted:7:05 PM on Friday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207780
Rating: 20778
Poster: martin14
500 migrants smash through Moroccan border fences into Spanish territory 500 migrants smash through Moroccan border fences into Spanish territory

Almost 500 migrants have broken through gates and forced their way into Spanish territory in Morocco. A Ceuta regional government official said 498 migrants made it into Spanish territory following the 6am incident, in which more than 50 people were injur

Posted:3:12 PM on Friday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 208168
Rating: 20817
Poster: N_Fiddledog
Premier Wynne's popularity 'abysmal': Poll Premier Wynne's popularity 'abysmal': Poll

Posted:2:59 PM on Friday
Topic: Provincial Politics
Hits: 208155
Rating: 20816
Poster: N_Fiddledog
Among 'last defenders' of liberal world order, Merkel does the heavy lifting Among 'last defenders' of liberal world order, Merkel does the heavy lifting

Notwithstanding Canada's proximity to the U.S., it is Angela Merkel and Germany that stand at the front line in the battle to defend the familiar world order.

Posted:2:04 PM on Friday
Topic: Political
Hits: 207825
Rating: 20783
Poster: N_Fiddledog
‘Luckily I escaped’: Man accused of role in deadly Pakistan mosque attack tells of his return to Canada

'Someone who has taken part in religious persecution in another country should not have safe haven in Canada'

Posted:11:41 AM on Friday
Topic: Religion
Hits: 207906
Rating: 20791
Poster: N_Fiddledog
Government to compensate torture victims nine years after inquiry findings Government to compensate torture victims nine years after inquiry findings

The federal government will give apologies and compensation to three Canadians who were tortured in Syria.

Posted:11:11 AM on Friday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 207642
Rating: 20764
Poster: DrCaleb
Urban crime rates and the changing face of immigration: Evidence across four decades Urban crime rates and the changing face of immigration: Evidence across four decades

Research has shown little support for the enduring proposition that increases in immigration are associated with increases in crime. Although classical criminological and neoclassical economic theories would predict immigration to increase crime, most emp

Posted:9:42 AM on Friday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 207655
Rating: 20766
Poster: DrCaleb
'How would you know what your rights are'': Secret policies govern cellphone searches at the Canadian border 'How would you know what your rights are'': Secret policies govern cellphone searches at the Canadian border

Posted:8:20 AM on Friday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 207764
Rating: 20776
Poster: DrCaleb
Trump's battle with U.S. intelligence community could slow the flow of key security info to Canada Trump's battle with U.S. intelligence community could slow the flow of key security info to Canada

Canadian intelligence agencies could end up feeling the pain of the bruising political fight unfolding in Washington over leaks and the alleged ties of some in the Trump administration to Russia, experts warned on Thursday.

Posted:6:54 AM on Friday
Topic: Political
Hits: 207645
Rating: 20765
Poster: DrCaleb
America next' How Canada curbed foreign workers and hobbled its meat industry America next' How Canada curbed foreign workers and hobbled its meat industry

Posted:6:39 AM on Friday
Topic: Business
Hits: 207409
Rating: 20741
Poster: DrCaleb
Woolly mammoth on verge of resurrection, scientists reveal Woolly mammoth on verge of resurrection, scientists reveal

Posted:5:48 AM on Friday
Topic: Science
Hits: 207520
Rating: 20752
Poster: DrCaleb
Canada's 'birth certificate' remains locked up in the U.K. Canada's 'birth certificate' remains locked up in the U.K.

It's considered one of Canada's most important founding documents.But the British North America Act, signed in 1867, remains under lock and key in the United Kingdom, where the government charges more than $350 for visitors to take a peek.

Posted:2:33 AM on Friday
Topic: History
Hits: 208043
Rating: 20804
Poster: Hyack
WISCONSIN STUDENTS DEMAND FREE TUITION FOR BLACK STUDENTS WISCONSIN STUDENTS DEMAND FREE TUITION FOR BLACK STUDENTS

MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Black students should be offered free tuition and housing at the University of Wisconsin-Madison because blacks were legally barred from education during slavery and university

Posted:12:08 AM on Friday
Topic: Strange
Hits: 207601
Rating: 20760
Poster: N_Fiddledog
Prep school cancels party at Trump Wollman Rink over parents’ protests

Posted:12:07 AM on Friday
Topic: Uncle Sam
Hits: 207620
Rating: 20762
Poster: N_Fiddledog
Crosby notches 1,0000th point in Penguins win over Jets | NHL | Hockey | Sports Crosby notches 1,0000th point in Penguins win over Jets | NHL | Hockey | Sports

Posted:10:20 PM on Thursday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 207405
Rating: 20741
Poster: Alta_redneck
Oilers double up Flyers 6-3 Oilers double up Flyers 6-3

Posted:10:07 PM on Thursday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 207724
Rating: 20772
Poster: Alta_redneck
Great Canadian flag project breaks ground Great Canadian flag project breaks ground

Work crews finally broke ground this week on the Great Canadian Flag Project. The group behind the project plan to erect a massive flag that stretches 18 metres by nine metres on the city's waterfront.

Posted:8:59 PM on Thursday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207650
Rating: 20765
Poster: Hyack
From itty to bitty: Canada's tiniest town gets even tinier From itty to bitty: Canada's tiniest town gets even tinier

They might be down, but they're not out. The four remaining full-time residents of Tilt Cove on Newfoundland's Baie Verte peninsula have no plans to leave Canada's tiniest incorporated town.

Posted:8:57 PM on Thursday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 208231
Rating: 20823
Poster: Hyack
World's oceans losing oxygen, threatening marine life, study finds World's oceans losing oxygen, threatening marine life, study finds

The oxygen content in the world's oceans has decreased by more than two per cent in the last 50 years and could decrease by seven per cent by 2100, a new study shows.

Posted:6:57 PM on Thursday
Topic: Environmental
Hits: 207833
Rating: 20784
Poster: Hyack
Police say 12-year-old boy arrested in N.B. armed robbery Police say 12-year-old boy arrested in N.B. armed robbery

Police have arrested an unlikely suspect after an armed robbery of a New Brunswick corner store: A 12-year-old boy. Police say the boy was being held in custody and was due to appear in Moncton provincial court.

Posted:6:54 PM on Thursday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 207369
Rating: 20737
Poster: Hyack
Highway closures in B.C. raise concerns about local food security during disaster Highway closures in B.C. raise concerns about local food security during disaster

A recent spate of road closures has highlighted how dependent B.C. communities are on regular shipments of food and other supplies. Produce sections in B.C. grocery stores were running low, just one day after the Lower Mainland was cut off from the rest o

Posted:6:50 PM on Thursday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207497
Rating: 20750
Poster: Hyack
Plenty of snow in B.C. cities, but 2017 snowpack actually below average Plenty of snow in B.C. cities, but 2017 snowpack actually below average

British Columbians have seen plenty of snow this winter, but that doesn't mean it's landing in all regions of the province. Snow fell much more in populated centres and valleys than at the tops of mountains, Campbell said, resulting in lower snowpacks in

Posted:6:48 PM on Thursday
Topic: Environmental
Hits: 207812
Rating: 20782
Poster: Hyack
Avalanche risk shuts Trans-Canada east of Golden, B.C. Avalanche risk shuts Trans-Canada east of Golden, B.C.

The Trans-Canada Highway is shut down in both directions near Golden, B.C. because of a high avalanche hazard. There is a detour around the area, which stretches from 2.4 kilometres to 17.2 kilometres east of the town, but travel is not recommended.

Posted:6:43 PM on Thursday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207420
Rating: 20742
Poster: Hyack
How chinook winds bring warmth to southern Alberta How chinook winds bring warmth to southern Alberta

Posted:6:09 PM on Thursday
Topic: Weather
Hits: 208040
Rating: 20804
Poster: Hyack
Bannon Wins, As Navy Officer Rejects National Security Advisor Job | Foreign Policy Bannon Wins, As Navy Officer Rejects National Security Advisor Job | Foreign Policy

Posted:6:08 PM on Thursday
Topic: Uncle Sam
Hits: 207423
Rating: 20742
Poster: ShepherdsDog
Mariner's guide to B.C. whales urges ship captains to slow down Mariner's guide to B.C. whales urges ship captains to slow down

A new industry handbook provides information and practical advice for ships to help avoid collisions in areas with large cetacean populations.

Posted:5:04 PM on Thursday
Topic: Environmental
Hits: 207483
Rating: 20748
Poster: Hyack
Disabled Navy veteran beaten after defending turtle Disabled Navy veteran beaten after defending turtle

Two men and a teenager in Florida are behind bars after they attacked a disabled Navy veteran who was trying to protect a turtle that they were torturing, according to police and the vet's family.

Posted:2:11 PM on Thursday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 207685
Rating: 20769
Poster: N_Fiddledog
The future of solar power technology is bright The future of solar power technology is bright

From photovoltaic paint to thermal fuel, we peek at a future beyond today's solar cells.

Posted:8:25 AM on Thursday
Topic: Science
Hits: 207501
Rating: 20750
Poster: DrCaleb
As the Douglas Garland jury deliberates, here's what they didn't see As the Douglas Garland jury deliberates, here's what they didn't see

WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT As disturbing as some of the images shown jurors in the Douglas Garland triple-murder trial were, they could have been worse.

Posted:7:17 AM on Thursday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 207356
Rating: 20736
Poster: DrCaleb
Statistics Canada, police in talks about publishing data on unfounded cases Statistics Canada, police in talks about publishing data on unfounded cases

The agency stopped releasing unfounded numbers 14 years ago despite warnings from criminologists and policy analysts that it would prevent researchers from scrutinizing statistics that many say reveal how often police believe complainants

Posted:7:10 AM on Thursday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 207335
Rating: 20734
Poster: DrCaleb
Stuart McLean, CBC Radio host and award-winning humorist, dead at 68 Stuart McLean, CBC Radio host and award-winning humorist, dead at 68

Posted:6:11 AM on Thursday
Topic: Arts & Entertainment
Hits: 207932
Rating: 20793
Poster: DrCaleb
Boy recorded by students in bathroom, mom blasts school staff in Harbour Grace Boy recorded by students in bathroom, mom blasts school staff in Harbour Grace

The mother of a Grade 7 student in Harbour Grace is fuming after her son was videotaped in a school bathroom stall by a group of boys, and even madder at how the school reacted.

Posted:4:38 PM on Wednesday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 207699
Rating: 20770
Poster: Strutz
U.S. Senate rejects rule to block mentally impaired from buying guns U.S. Senate rejects rule to block mentally impaired from buying guns

The Republican-led U.S. Senate has voted to block an Obama-era regulation that would prevent an estimated 75,000 people with mental disorders from being able to purchase a firearm.

Posted:4:29 PM on Wednesday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 207462
Rating: 20746
Poster: Strutz
California’s drought causing the bottom to drop out of its aqueducts

While the Oroville Dam in northern California has been flirting with disaster due to excessive rainfall, the water story in the Golden State has been much more about lack than excess in recent years. In an unfortunate double consequence, the recent drough

Posted:12:06 PM on Wednesday
Topic: Environmental
Hits: 207459
Rating: 20746
Poster: DrCaleb
Electric buses are now cheaper than diesel/CNG and could dominate the market Electric buses are now cheaper than diesel/CNG and could dominate the market

Posted:10:36 AM on Wednesday
Topic: Environmental
Hits: 207326
Rating: 20733
Poster: DrCaleb
North Korea tries to BLOCK autopsy of Kim Jong-Nam North Korea tries to BLOCK autopsy of Kim Jong-Nam

Kim Jong-Nam was reportedly killed by two female Pyongyang operatives who grabbed him from behind and poisoned him at Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Malaysia.

Posted:9:53 AM on Wednesday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 207508
Rating: 20751
Poster: N_Fiddledog


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