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West Virginia couple convicted of forced labor, human trafficking of adopted kids
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - A West Virginia couple accused of neglect and forced labor involving their adopted children was convicted by a jury on Wednesday after eight hours of deliberations. Jeanne Kay...
Jan 29, 2025
Smith announces new Crown corporation to oversee Alberta's rainy day fund
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has announced a new Crown corporation to oversee the province's rainy day fund.The Heritage Fund Opportunities Corporation is to direct policy for the Heritage Fund, whi...
Jan 29, 2025
Alberta doctors warn obstetrician-gynecologist shortage could mean more preemies
The group representing Alberta doctors says a shortage of obstetrician-gynecologists in rural and urban areas could mean more babies are being born prematurely and could have ongoing health issues.The...
Jan 29, 2025
Alberta holds auction, bidder ponies up S$400,000 to hunt a bighorn sheep
The right to hunt bighorn sheep, Alberta's official mammal, has netted the province US$400,000 at auction.The Alberta government says it's a ``record-setting'' price and hopefully a sign of what's to ...
Jan 29, 2025
David scores eighth Champions League goal in Lille's thrilling 6-1 win against Feyenoord
LILLE, France (AP) - When Lille lost its opening Champions League match in September, only a few bold gamblers would have bet on the Ligue 1 side to qualify for the last 16 of European club soccer's e...
Jan 29, 2025
Teenage striker Marsel Bibishkov signs two-year contract with CPL's York United
York United FC has officially added 17-year-old striker Marsel Bibishkov to its roster, signing the former Juventus under-17 player to a two-year contract with club options for 2027 and 2028. Bibishko...
Jan 29, 2025
These industries would be hit hardest by Trump's 25 per cent tariffs
OTTAWA - U.S. President Donald Trump could be just days away from hitting Canada with punishing tariffs. Here's a look at the industries that would be hit the hardest. Statistics Canada says the value...
Jan 29, 2025
CBC head calls for a ‘national conversation’ on Conservatives' pledge to defund
OTTAWA - With Donald Trump making "territorial claims," the new head of CBC says defunding the public broadcaster could erode a pillar of Canada's cultural identity. Marie-Philippe Bouchard, CEO of CB...
Jan 29, 2025
Curling Canada seeks to ease broom tension ahead of national championships
CALGARY - Curling Canada's chief executive officer says the message to athletes competing in the upcoming men's and women's national championship is no one is cheating. Tension over broom technology h...
Jan 29, 2025
Canada’s top doctor concerned about measles outbreaks in Ontario, Quebec
Canada's top doctor says she is concerned about measles outbreaks with a growing number of cases acquired locally and spreading in Ontario and Quebec. Dr. Theresa Tam says the majority of recent infec...
Jan 29, 2025