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John Bean to step down as Flames president and CEO, will be replaced by Robert Hayes
Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation president and chief executive officer John Bean will step down and be replaced by Robert Hayes. Lorenzo DeCicco joining CSEC as chief operating officer was...
May 13, 2024
Canadian swimming sensation Summer McIntosh sets early tone at Olympic Trials
TORONTO - Swimming sensation Summer McIntosh is setting the early tone at the weeklong Olympic & Paralympic Trials. The 17-year-old from Toronto finished first in the women's 400-metre freestyle a...
May 13, 2024
B.C. moves to prevent offender name changes after child killer legally gets new name
VICTORIA - Offenders in British Columbia convicted of serious Criminal Code offences will no longer be permitted to legally change their names under legislation introduced today. Health Minister Adria...
May 13, 2024
Ottawa city officials say Israel flag-raising ceremony will be private event
Ottawa city officials say Israel's flag will be raised Tuesday in a private event to mark the country's national day. In a statement, the city says it's agreed to allow the Jewish Federation of Ottawa...
May 13, 2024
Stampeders sign first draft pick Labrosse after his NFL camp
CALGARY - The Calgary Stampeders have signed the team's first overall pick in this year's CFL draft. The Stampeders chose defensive back Ben Labrosse of Greenfield Park, Que., fourth overall. The six-...
May 13, 2024
Ontario sweeps gold medals at NAHC
One province won both gold medals at the National Aboriginal Hockey Championships played in Grande Prairie. Ontario beat Alberta 3-0 in the girl's gold medal game Saturday at the Design Works Centre.O...
May 13, 2024
Crews conduct controlled demolition on Baltimore bridge span as cleanup continues at collapse site
BALTIMORE (AP) - Crews conducted a controlled demolition Monday to break down the largest remaining span of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. It marked a major step in freeing the g...
May 13, 2024
B.C., Ottawa put up nearly $254M to expand heat pump rebates
VICTORIA - The B.C. and federal governments have set aside nearly $254 million to expand rebates to convert home heating and cooling systems to more climate-friendly options with a focus on low- and m...
May 13, 2024
Criminal trial of ‘Freedom Convoy’ organizer Pat King begins with not guilty plea
As his criminal trial got underway Monday, "Freedom Convoy" organizer Pat King pleaded not guilty to a list of nine charges related to the major protest that paralyzed downtown Ottawa in 2022.King was...
May 13, 2024
Light rain expected to help Fort McMurray wildfire as Grande Prairie blaze to grow
Crews battling a wildfire outside Fort McMurray, are expecting a little help from the weather.READ: Environment Canada warns parts of Alberta have poor air quality as wildfires ragePredicted light sho...
May 13, 2024