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Senate Republicans block bipartisan border package, scuttling deal they had demanded from Democrats
WASHINGTON (AP) - Senate Republicans blocked a bipartisan border package Wednesday, scuttling months of negotiations with Democrats on legislation intended to cut back record numbers of illegal border...
Feb 07, 2024

Canadian artistic swimming great Frechette wowed by Simoneau's golden performance
Artistic swimming great Sylvie Frechette could barely stand the uncertainty in the moments before Canada's Jacqueline Simoneau won a world title at the world aquatic championships in Doha, Qatar. Frec...
Feb 07, 2024

Former MVP Martinez wants to make history at CF Montreal: 'I still have the energy'
Josef Martinez isn't scoring at the goal-per-game rate he used to in Major League Soccer. But the 30-year-old striker believes he still has a lot to give, especially to a developing club like CF Montr...
Feb 07, 2024

Winnipeg native Brady Oliveira looking to help Bombers win multiple titles
He entertained offers and seriously considered his football future, but Brady Oliveira just couldn't leave his hometown. The 2023 CFL rushing leader signed a two-year contract extension with the Blue ...
Feb 07, 2024

Grande Prairie A's begin their quest for NPHL title
The North Peace Hockey League playoffs will kick off tomorrow night. (Thursday, February 8)To kick things off the Grande Prairie A's host Spirit River at the Design Works Centre, and Fort St. John tak...
Feb 07, 2024

City reopens ODR's thanks to colder temperatures
The City of Grande Prairie has reopened all outdoor rinks for public use. The City had to close down these rinks to the public Friday, February 2, due to the warmer temperatures.Now thanks to some col...
Feb 07, 2024

Five climate protesters arrested after pink paint splashed on PM's office building
OTTAWA - Five people are facing mischief charges after the building that houses the Prime Minister's Office was doused with splashes of pink paint. It is the second such protest in less than a year by...
Feb 07, 2024

Two new charges for alleged Chinese spy who worked for Quebec hydro utility
MONTREAL - The RCMP say a former employee of Quebec's hydro utility who is accused of spying on behalf of China is facing two new charges. Yuesheng Wang is the first person to be charged with economic...
Feb 07, 2024

Canadian marathoners Elmore, Levins earn Paris 2024 early nominations
TORONTO - Malindi Elmore and Cam Levins are heading to Paris this summer. Athletics Canada announced the two marathon runners earned early nominations to represent Canada at the 2024 Paris Olympics. I...
Feb 07, 2024

Loggerhead turtle rarely seen in B.C. waters is rescued, suffering hypothermia
VANCOUVER - A loggerhead sea turtle rarely seen in British Columbia waters has been rescued after being found suffering from hypothermia near Victoria. The Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Soci...
Feb 07, 2024