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Players concerned about MLB's deals with gambling companies
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The head of the baseball players' association is worried about the sport's increased commercial deals with sports gambling companies. A BetMGM Retail Sportsbook opened this year at ...
Jul 19, 2022
House approves same-sex marriage bill, retort to high court
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. House overwhelmingly approved legislation Tuesday to protect same-sex and interracial marriages amid concerns that the Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade abortion ...
Jul 19, 2022
Canadian Olympic Committee sees 'ample time' for 2030 bid as BC cities discuss doubts
VANCOUVER - The path for British Columbia to host another Winter Olympic Games remains uncertain as cities voice concern about its feasibility. Whistler and Vancouver city councils are both scheduled ...
Jul 19, 2022
More than 78 % of Peace Region crop in good to excellent condition says Alberta Agriculture
The July 12 crop report from Alberta Agriculture says 78.1 per cent of the Peace Region crop was in good to excellent condition as of that date. The five-year average for this time of year is 57.3 per...
Jul 19, 2022
Toronto Raptors sign guard Jeff Dowtin Jr. to two-way contract
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors have signed guard Jeff Dowtin Jr. to a two-way contract. The six-foot-three, 185-pound Dowtin joined the Raptors for this year's NBA Summer League, where he averaged 16 p...
Jul 19, 2022
Co-owner Grant not messing with Bulldog Hanover's winning formula
Brad Grant isn't one to mess with a winning formula. Neither he nor co-owner/trainer Jack Darling have been present for many of Bulldog Hanover's harness wins. Afraid to jinx the heralded colt, Grant ...
Jul 19, 2022
Crown calls final witness in trial for Dutch man accused of extorting B.C. teen
NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. - Crown prosecutors have called their last witness in the British Columbia Supreme Court trial for the Dutch man accused of extorting Port Coquitlam teenager Amanda Todd before s...
Jul 19, 2022
Province outlines roadmap to tackle racism
EDMONTON, AB - The Government of Alberta has laid out its Anti-Racism Action Plan.The plan highlights the government's commitment to play a leading role in addressing racism. It outlines actions that ...
Jul 19, 2022
Enhanced supports for victims of crime coming September 1, 2022
SYLVAN LAKE, AB - The Alberta Government is making changes to the way it supports the victims of crime.The government established a working group co-chaired by Lethbridge-East MLA Nathan Neudorf and A...
Jul 19, 2022
Cypress County families suffered ‘tremendous loss’ in storm says CAO
DUNMORE, AB - Cypress County officials are surveying the damage and gathering data on Tuesday, 24 hours after a violent storm ripped through the region.Cypress County CAO Tarolyn Aaserud said the toll...
Jul 19, 2022