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Canada-linked team finds Saturn has 128 more moons, leaving Jupiter in cosmic dust
VANCOUVER - Canadian and other researchers have confirmed Saturn as the solar system's undisputed "moon king," after discovering 128 more moons circling the ringed planet. The discovery by a team, inc...
Mar 12, 2025
Canada's short-track speedskaters to treat world championships as Olympic trial run
MONTREAL - Canada's short-track speedskaters are gearing up for the biggest event of their season. And a good showing at this weekend's world championships in Beijing is more meaningful than other yea...
Mar 12, 2025
Vatican says a chest scan confirms improvements in the pope's condition
ROME (AP) - The Vatican says a chest scan has confirmed improvements in Pope Francis' condition in his fourth week in the hospital for treatment of double pneumonia. The pope continues to receive high...
Mar 12, 2025
Province to boost school employment opportunities if Budget 2025 passes
New investments from Alberta's 2025 budget could mean employment expansions for Alberta Schools.If passed, Budget 2025 would work to address enrolment pressure on schools brought on by population grow...
Mar 12, 2025
City Hall hosting virtual information session on clean energy financing for contractors
The City of Grande Prairie is inviting local contractors to attend a virtual information session later this month on energy-efficient upgrades.The session, presented by the city and Alberta Municipali...
Mar 12, 2025
Storm net-minder listed in AJHL weekly awards
A member of the Grande Prairie Storm has once again been selected as a top player of the week in the AJHL, this time alongside two Calgary Canucks. Storm net-minder Nicholas Jones is the Defensive Pla...
Mar 12, 2025
Trump administration drops lawsuit against company over alleged abuse at its child migrant shelters
McALLEN, Texas (AP) - The Trump administration is dropping a civil lawsuit against the largest provider of housing for unaccompanied migrant children over allegations of repeated sexual abuse and hara...
Mar 12, 2025
Blue Jays sign right-hander Dillon Tate to one-year deal
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have signed right-hander Dillon Tate to a one-year contract, the team announced Wednesday. The deal is worth US$1.4 million. In a corresponding move, the Blue Jays tran...
Mar 12, 2025
Industry group says Trump tariffs could destroy U.S. demand for aluminum
MONTREAL - A representative of Canada's aluminum industry says the Trump administration's 25 per cent tariffs could destroy demand for the metal in the American market. Jean Simard, president and CEO ...
Mar 12, 2025
Canada calls for unity, pushes back on U.S. tariffs as G7 ministers gather in Quebec
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Mlanie Joly is welcoming her counterparts from some of the world's most powerful countries to Quebec this week, as Ottawa works to maintain unity between Washington a...
Mar 12, 2025