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Robocalls: A year in, report on Elections Canada probe of mystery calls ... - Edmonton Journal
"The guys are waiting it out," said one person who spoke on condition of anonymity. "From my understanding, their lawyers are just saying there's nothing they can do to stick it to them." The small group of people who are believed to have knowledge of ...
From debt to defence, Harper has his hands full at G8/NATO summits - Edmonton Journal
A Canadian official speaking on background said Canada also supports the "smart defence" proposal. The fact the budget cuts are coming at a time when members are embroiled in a debate over what kinds of missions the alliance should be undertaking, ...
Fantino offshore banking documents fake: conflict commissioner - Edmonton Journal
Lorello received them from an anonymous source after he publicly raised questions about financial matters involving the Conservative riding association there. Lorello asked for the commissioner to determine whether the documents are legitimate.
Maryland public school workers mega winners - Edmonton Journal
They chose to remain anonymous - as Maryland law allows them to do - but were described as a woman in her 20s, a man in his 40s and another woman in her 50s, lottery officials said. Two other winning tickets were sold in Kansas, where a winner came ...
Yemeni Nobel Laureate tells Syrians: Assad's time is up - Edmonton Journal
Our people continue to die,” said one 46-year old woman outside the tent who declined to give her name. A mother of nine, the woman said she had left some of her children in Syria. Two of her daughters were in Lebanon and two of her sons had managed to ...
'Nervous' Tories said to be pushing for May election - Edmonton Journal
EDMONTON - A group of “nervous nellies” within the Tory caucus have told colleagues they want the upcoming spring election pushed back into May to give the party more time to conduct damage control, sources close to Premier Alison Redford's campaign ...
Young Conservative staffer was shocked to be named in robocalls affair: source - Edmonton Journal
A source close to Sona said Tuesday that he did not talk to investigators on Monday. "He never spoke to Elections Canada yesterday, so whoever spoke to Elections Canada is not him," the source said. "Whoever did, and confessed, it's not him.
Hackers stole Jackson music files, sources say - Edmonton Journal
The company later revealed hackers had stolen data from 25 million accounts of a separate system, its Sony Online Entertainment PC games network. Industry sources said there was nothing to suggest that the large-scale hacking cases were linked to the ...
The tomb that could be the last resting place of Christ's disciples - Edmonton Journal
"His Jesus theory is conjecture built upon deception built upon wilful misinterpretation in order to spin a money-making yarn and garner publicity," said one archeologist who asked not to be identified in order not to link his name to the claims.
Mexican beating victim likely to need more facial surgery - Edmonton Journal
The Calgary office manager, 37, was released from Foothills Medical Centre and is "currently being cared for by her family, with the help of some very close and great friends," said a family member, who asked not to be named.
Mexico beating victim likely to need additional surgery to her face - Edmonton Journal
The 37-year-old office manager was released from Foothills Medical Centre and is "currently being cared for by her family, with the help of some very close and great friends," said a family member, who asked not to be named.
Scoring machine stalls - Edmonton Journal
"I know there's all this talk about concentrating more on defence," said an NHL coach, who spoke on condition of anonymity, "but he's still getting a minute and 30 on every power play. That's where you get your points." Ovechkin's ice time is also down ...
Injured hockey player still in critical condition, AHS says - Edmonton Journal
It was a solid shot from the point (and it) hit him in a fluky spot, I guess,” said one witness who asked not to be identified. Friends and teammates of Fundytus took to Twitter Saturday evening to send him their best wishes. By late Sunday morning, ...
Minor hockey player hit with puck in critical condition - Edmonton Journal
The player appeared motionless, said the witness, who declined to give his name. Fundytus, who plays centre, was hit in the neck during the third period of a game against Maple Leaf Athletic Club Raylin MFG, according to a witness who spoke to Global ...
Hockey player hit with puck in critical condition - Edmonton Journal
The player appeared motionless, said the witness, who declined to give his name. The injured teen plays for the Southside Athletic Club Don Wheaton Midget AA team. The player was hit in the neck during the third period of a game against Maple Leaf ...
Teen hockey player reported in critical condition following on-ice injury - Edmonton Journal
The player appeared motionless, said the witness, who declined to give his name. Another witness told Global News the player was hit in the neck by a puck while he blocked a shot. The injured player is on the Southside Athletic Club Don Wheaton Midget ...
Perry fundraising takes a dive - Edmonton Journal
Fundraising for Republican presidential hopeful Rick Perry, who has raised millions since declaring his candidacy in August, has slowed significantly, exacerbated by poor debate performances, sources close to his campaign said on Friday. ...
Colombia mudslide toll rises to 16 - Edmonton Journal
Mudslides in western Colombia after days of heavy rain have killed 16 people and many more are missing, a government official said in an updated toll Sunday. At least four people were buried alive as they slept in their homes in one of several separate ...
Case against Shakespeare a flimsy one - Edmonton Journal
Now, in clear violation of Occam's razor, we have someone who chose to remain anonymous, completely succeeded and who, of course, left no manuscripts either. ? ? It's not as if the other Elizabethan playwrights were of noble birth or left hundreds of ...
Libya ends public showing - Edmonton Journal
Since then they have been quiet," said the official who asked not to be named. NTC head Mustafa Abdel Jalil said the council had formed a committee to decide the fate of Gadhafi's corpse and would follow guidance from Libya's religious authorities. ...
Parkland teacher's death ruled a homicide - Edmonton Journal
"If you wanted to be like someone, it would be her," said the woman, who asked not to be named. "This is devastating." RCMP officers were called to Cote's home in a large, new house northeast of Spruce Grove at about 6 am on Thursday morning for a ...
CRTC chief to step down - Edmonton Journal
“He's expected to meet meet with them and [tell] them,” a person close to the chairman's thinking said. A letter to staffers obtained by the National Post also confirms Mr. von Finckenstein's intentions to leave the Canadian Radio-television and ...
Katz reportedly living in Vancouver - Edmonton Journal
An individual familiar with the project, who asked to remain anonymous, confirmed that Katz currently owns the penthouse unit. Since Katz is immersed in protracted negotiations with the City of Edmonton for a proposed new $450-million downtown arena ...
Katz reportedly living in Vancouver - Edmonton Journal
An individual familiar with the project, who asked to remain anonymous, confirmed that Katz currently owns the penthouse unit. Since Katz is immersed in protracted negotiations with the City of Edmonton for a proposed new $450-million downtown arena ...
Five-year-old grandson of chief killed in Hobbema shooting - Edmonton Journal
“I think about two or three,” said the woman, who asked that her name not be used. “It was just loud,” she said, adding that it sounded like fireworks. After the shots rang out, she said she heard shouting but could not make out what was being said. ...