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Organizers of papal visit warn not to buy tickets to open-air mass from resellers
EDMONTON - Organizers of the Pope's visit to Canada are warning the public not to buy tickets from resellers online, saying they may not be legitimate. Thousands of tickets for the Pope's open-air mas...
Jul 08, 2022
Carleton, Achonwa say attending Canada camp during WNBA break a no-brainer
TORONTO - Canada's women's basketball practice ended on Friday with a halfcourt shooting contest. Natalie Achonwa put $20 on the line. Her Minnesota Lynx teammate Bridget Carleton hit the winner, runn...
Jul 08, 2022
Rogers apologizes for outage, no word yet when it will be resolved
There is still no word from Rogers on when it might be able to resolve a widespread network outage that has left many customers without mobile and internet service. Rogers has apologized for the outag...
Jul 08, 2022
Source: Toronto FC acquires Canadian midfielder Mark-Anthony Kaye
Toronto FC continues to remake its roster, acquiring Canadian midfielder Mark-Anthony Kaye from the Colorado Rapids. A source confirmed that Kaye is coming to Toronto in exchange for Canadian midfield...
Jul 08, 2022
Busy local sports schedule this weekend
Sports people around Peace Country will be busy this weekend.Deken Race the 8 goes in Rycroft Friday through Sunday at the Rycroft Ag. Centre Grounds. Wagons start at 7 pm on Friday with thoroughbreds...
Jul 08, 2022
Kirby Dach relishing chance for a fresh start with Montreal Canadiens
MONTREAL - Kirby Dach knew the Chicago Blackhawks were heading into rebuild mode. What he didn't know was that he wasn't part of the team's blueprint. The Blackhawks dealt Dach to the Montreal Canadie...
Jul 08, 2022
Tringale holds steady against wind, leads Scottish Open by 3
NORTH BERWICK, Scotland (AP) - Cameron Tringale finally saw The Renaissance Club in windy weather and held his own Friday to stay three shots ahead in the Scottish Open as he tries to win for the firs...
Jul 08, 2022
CP NewsAlert: B.C. to offer COVID-19 booster for 12-plus starting this fall
VANCOUVER - COVID-19 booster shots will be available to British Columbians aged 12 and over starting this fall. Dr. Penny Ballem, the lead on B.C.'s COVID-19 immunization plan, says invitations start ...
Jul 08, 2022
FIFA, Qatar prepare beer policy for soccer fans at World Cup
DOHA, Qatar (AP) - Beer with alcohol is expected to be sold at World Cup stadiums in Qatar but fans may be allowed to take only non-alcoholic drinks to their seats. FIFA and Qatari organizers are stil...
Jul 08, 2022
Old Forestry Building in Peace River set ablaze in suspected arson
On July 6, 2022, at around 3:40 a.m., Peace Regional RCMP responded to a structure fire in the south end of Peace River on 103 Street. The structure on fire was the old, unoccupied Forestry Building. ...
Jul 08, 2022