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Alberta activates contingency mail delivery plan amid Canada Post strike
While Canada Post is temporarily closed during a nationwide strike, Albertans will still be able to send and receive mail.Starting on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, mail can be accepted from Albertans at...
Nov 15, 2024
Alberta announces successful crackdown on invasive mussels
The provincial government says there have been a record number of inspections in 2024 with the goal of keeping Alberta -- much like it is rat-free -- void of zebra and quagga mussels.These species can...
Nov 15, 2024
Blue Bombers defensive back Tyrell Ford focused as Winnipeg returns to Grey Cup
VANCOUVER - Jordan Younger knew right away that Tyrell Ford was a special talent. He first noticed the Canadian defensive back at the CFL combine in 2022 and was impressed. "I could see by the way he ...
Nov 15, 2024
Leafs set to face milestone-reaching McDavid; Matthews still out injured
TORONTO - John Tavares met Connor McDavid before the phenom had ever played a shift in junior. Chris Tanev has trained alongside the superstar each off-season for more than a decade. Both will once ag...
Nov 15, 2024
From last pick to first-liner: Swedish star Ljungblom making waves with Victoire
MONTREAL - The Montreal Victoire anticipated Swedish star Lina Ljungblom's arrival from overseas for more than a year. They're confident it was well worth the wait. "We wanted a game breaker," head co...
Nov 15, 2024
Acadian journalist appointed lieutenant-governor of New Brunswick
FREDERICTON - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today announced the appointment of a former journalist and women's rights advocate as the next lieutenant-governor of New Brunswick. Louise Imbeault was a r...
Nov 15, 2024
Canadian men start climb back up rugby sevens ladder later this month at RAN Sevens
Canada looks to take the first step back up the rugby sevens ladder when it competes in the Rugby Americas North (RAN) Sevens later this month. The Canadian men were relegated from the elite HSBC SVNS...
Nov 15, 2024
Trump names Interior-designee Doug Burgum to head new White House council on energy
WASHINGTON (AP) - President-elect Donald Trump announced Friday that North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, Trump's choice to head the Interior Department, will also lead a newly created National Energy Counc...
Nov 15, 2024
CRTC launches public consultation to review what is Canadian content
OTTAWA - The CRTC is looking at how to redefine Canadian content, launching a new consultation with plans to hold a public hearing in the spring. That includes asking questions about whether artificia...
Nov 15, 2024
Canadian under-17 team blanks Costa Rica 3-0 in men's soccer friendly
SAN JOS - Aghilas Sadek, Will Daniels and Aidan Evans scored to help the Canada under-17 team blank Costa Rica 3-0 in a friendly Friday. The young Canadians play Mexico on Sunday, also in San Jose. Sa...
Nov 15, 2024