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Canadian women finish tumultuous year unchanged at No. 6 in the FIFA rankings
The Canadian women will finish 2024 unchanged at No. 6 in the FIFA rankings, looking to put the drone-spying scandal at the Paris Olympics finally behind them. Canada lost its Olympic title and head c...
Dec 13, 2024

Nick Taylor's putter-toss logo to become permanent icon for RBC Canadian Open
Nick Taylor will now always be linked with the RBC Canadian Open. Golf Canada made Taylor's silhouette a permanent part of the Canadian Open's logo this morning, including adding it to the championshi...
Dec 13, 2024

Grande Prairie Mayor says AI data centre project could bring global investment to Peace Region
The mayor of Grande Prairie is calling the Wonder Valley Project a testament to what the Peace Region can achieve through collaboration.The Municipal District of Greenview has partnered with O'Leary V...
Dec 13, 2024

County of Grande Prairie accepting firework permit applications
The County of Grande Prairie is accepting applications from anyone wanting to celebrate the new year with fireworks. Firework permit applications are free to the public and can be filled out online, w...
Dec 13, 2024

About 3 in 10 are highly confident in Trump on Cabinet, spending or military oversight: AP-NORC poll
WASHINGTON (AP) - Americans may have recently elected Donald Trump to a second term, but that doesn't mean they have high confidence in his ability to choose well-qualified people for his Cabinet - or...
Dec 13, 2024

President Macron names centrist ally Bayrou as France's next prime minister
PARIS (AP) - French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday named centrist ally Franois Bayrou as prime minister, after a historic parliamentary vote ousted the previous government last week. Bayrou, 73, ...
Dec 13, 2024

President Macron names centrist ally Bayrou as France's next prime minister
PARIS (AP) - French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday named centrist ally Franois Bayrou as prime minister, after a historic parliamentary vote ousted the previous government last week. Bayrou, 73, ...
Dec 13, 2024

In the news today: Canada Post strike hits Day 29, sides far apart
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Canada Post strike hits Day 29, sides far apart It's Day 29 of the Canada Post strike, with Christmas fast app...
Dec 13, 2024

Climate groups tried to spur action with a Taylor Swift ticket giveaway. Can it work?
TORONTO - Taylor Swift commands a legion of devotees, but among the thousands decked out in cowboy boots, friendship bracelets and glitter at her Canadian performances, one was not like the others. Mi...
Dec 13, 2024

Canadian officials eyed 'new opportunities' no matter who won U.S. election: memos
OTTAWA - As the U.S. presidential election loomed, Canadian officials envisioned new opportunities for co-operation with their southern neighbour on nuclear energy, supply chain security and carbon ca...
Dec 13, 2024