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AFC Toronto expects new signing Sofia Manner to be a commanding presence in goal
TORONTO - AFC Toronto can look forward to a commanding presence in goal in the form of six-foot-one Sofia Manner. The 27-year-old Finn arrives via transfer from the NWSL champion Orlando Pride. "One o...
Jan 14, 2025
Canada's Denis Shapovalov, Gabriel Diallo open with wins at Australian Open
MELBOURNE - Canadian tennis players Denis Shapovalov and Gabriel Diallo battled through challenging first-round matches to advance at the Australian Open on Tuesday. Shapovalov, ranked 56th, defeated ...
Jan 14, 2025
Light agenda for first Grande Prairie City Council meeting of 2025
City council held its first meeting of 2025 on Monday.Since nearly all of the committee meetings were cancelled last week, the agenda was very light.- Council approved a $10,000 sponsorship for the 7 ...
Jan 14, 2025
Leadership change for Grande Prairie Regional Sport Connection
The Grande Prairie Regional Sport Connection has seen a change in leadership.Marketing and communications coordinator Heather Llewellyn is taking over as acting executive director from former executiv...
Jan 14, 2025
Grande Prairie Intercultural Association announces Black History Month 2025 festivities
The Grande Prairie Intercultural Association, Grande Prairie Public Library, and community partners have announced several events for Black History Month this February.Things kick off with an opening ...
Jan 14, 2025
Odyssey House appoints new executive director
Odyssey House women's shelter has announced a change in leadership.Lisa Watson has stepped down as executive director after five years on the job.Mikaela Peters will be taking over from Watson.Odyssee...
Jan 14, 2025
NATO announces a new mission to protect undersea cables in the Baltic Sea region
HELSINKI (AP) - NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte announced Tuesday that the alliance is launching a new mission to protect undersea cables in the Baltic Sea region. Rutte said at a meeting in Helsink...
Jan 14, 2025
NATO announces a new mission to protect undersea cables in the Baltic Sea region
HELSINKI (AP) - NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte announced Tuesday that the alliance is launching a new mission to protect undersea cables in the Baltic Sea region. Rutte said at a meeting in Helsink...
Jan 14, 2025
One in 10 Canadians live in places susceptible to green transition disruption: report
One in 10 Canadians live in communities susceptible to workforce disruption from the transition to a greener economy, a new report suggests while underlining solutions that could help those regions ad...
Jan 14, 2025
In the news today: Champagne to announce leadership intentions today
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Champagne to announce leadership intentions today Industry Minister Franois-Philippe Champagne plans to reveal...
Jan 14, 2025