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Disability advocates warn eligibility for federal dental-care plan may be cumbersome
OTTAWA - The federal government's new dental insurance plan has yet to be introduced, but advocates are warning the eligibility criteria for people with disabilities could be cumbersome and may not ca...
Oct 06, 2023
Canada women to play Brazil in Montreal, Halifax soccer friendlies later this month
Canada Soccer confirmed Friday that the Canadian women will play Brazil later this month in Montreal and Halifax during the FIFA international window. The friendlies, scheduled for Oct. 28 at Montreal...
Oct 06, 2023
Grande Prairie-Mackenzie MP calls spat between Canada and India "an unprecedented situation"
The diplomatic spat between Canada and India continues.Both countries have told diplomatic staff from the other to leave their country after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told the House of Commons tha...
Oct 06, 2023
A judge rules against a Republican challenge of a congressional redistricting map in New Mexico
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) - A New Mexico state judge ruled against a Republican Party challenge of new congressional boundaries approved by Democrats that divvied up a politically conservative oil-producing...
Oct 06, 2023
Atlantic Division rivals ready for another NHL season of attrition: 'It's like hell'
Dylan Larkin paused for a moment to ponder the question. What, the Detroit Red Wings captain was asked, is it like to play in the Atlantic Division night in, night out? "It's like hell," Larkin finall...
Oct 06, 2023
Veteran quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell will start for Tiger-Cats in Regina
Hamilton Tiger-Cats quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell, who suffered a broken leg earlier this season, will get the start against the Saskatchewan Roughriders in Regina on Saturday. Mitchell, 33, was placed...
Oct 06, 2023
CF Montreal faces crucial game against visiting Portland Timbers
MONTREAL - After managing to steal a point in a game against Houston earlier this week with a goal deep into added time, CF Montreal now faces a must-win scenario against the Portland Timbers on Satur...
Oct 06, 2023
Several bear warnings in place in Rockies west of Calgary after surprise encounters
Several bear warnings are in place in Kananaskis Country after some surprise encounters with both black and grizzly bears.The 4,000-square-kilometre area in the foothills and on the eastern slopes of ...
Oct 06, 2023
Police find at least 115 bodies at Colorado ‘green’ funeral home under investigation
CAON CITY, Colo. (AP) - Police said Friday they have found at least 115 bodies at Colorado 'green' funeral home under investigation for improper handling of remains. Fremont County Sheriff Allen Coope...
Oct 06, 2023
Early work to begin on project to divert trains from downtown Lac-Mégantic
LAC-MGANTIC, Que. - Federal Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez says two important agreements have been signed for the project to divert trains from downtown Lac-Mgantic, Que., part of which was destro...
Oct 06, 2023