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Report says at least 55 children died or disappeared at B.C. residential school
A British Columbia First Nation says at least 55 children died or disappeared while attending a residential school near Williams Lake, more than triple the number recorded for the institution in the N...
Oct 11, 2024
Stampeders look to avoid going winless versus Elks, finish woeful season strong
CALGARY - Not much has gone right for the Calgary Stampeders this season, but head coach Dave Dickenson wants a strong finish from his team. Since defeating the Toronto Argonauts 27-23 on Aug. 4, the ...
Oct 11, 2024
Halifax port disruption sinks Senators’ gravy boat giveaway promotion
OTTAWA - A disruption at the Halifax port has left the Ottawa Senators' gravy boat giveaway stranded, forcing a last-minute change in plans for fans this Thanksgiving. The Senators were looking to dis...
Oct 11, 2024
Health Sciences Association of Alberta says AHS' monetary proposal is "insulting"
The Health Sciences Association of Alberta (HSAA) claims collective bargaining with Alberta Health Services (AHS) has broken down over the employer's refusal to negotiate wages.In a statement Friday, ...
Oct 11, 2024
Alberta nurses to hold ratification vote on mediator-recommended agreement
Nurses in Alberta are set to vote later this month on a mediator's recommended settlement with their employers.The United Nurses of Alberta says an online ratification vote will take place on Oct. 30....
Oct 11, 2024
Shead and Mitchell bringing renewed depth at guard is helping Raptors defensively
Any team facing the Toronto Raptors' second unit this season can expect a rough ride as soon as they approach the three-point arc. Depth at the guard position has been an issue for the Raptors since a...
Oct 11, 2024
Riders not feeling the pressure aiming to secure home playoff game versus Lions
REGINA - Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive lineman Micah Johnson doesn't see there being any added pressure despite the playoff implications in Saturday's game against the B.C. Lions. The Riders ente...
Oct 11, 2024
Retiring as a Vancouver Canuck 'special' for longtime defenceman Alex Edler
VANCOUVER - Hearing the roar of the crowd in Rogers Arena last spring twigged Alex Edler's emotions. The longtime NHL defenceman had brought his daughter to watch a Canucks playoff game and the experi...
Oct 11, 2024
Canadian striker Theo Bair hopes to seize opportunity in French top flight
MONTREAL - Theo Bair says he's finally living a dream after an up-and-down road to one of Europe's top leagues. Once a top prospect in the Vancouver Whitecaps academy, the 25-year-old from Ottawa parl...
Oct 11, 2024
United Way Northwest hosting Fall Fair this weekend
United Way Northwest will be hosting its Fall Fair Saturday and Sunday at Country Roads RV Park.There will be wagon rides, a pumpkin patch, corn maze in the shape of United Way's 50th anniversary logo...
Oct 11, 2024