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Conor McGregor says he's returning to octagon vs Michael Chandler. UFC neither confirms nor denies
Conor McGregor announced Sunday he's returning to the octagon for a fight against Michael Chandler on June 29 in Las Vegas. McGregor made the announcement in a video posted to one of his social media ...
Dec 31, 2023
City of Grande Prairie Municipal Development Plan review forum closing Jan. 1
Grande Prairie residents still have time to share their thoughts on draft amendments to the Municipal Development Plan.The City of Grande Prairie's online forum tool for residents to submit feedback o...
Dec 31, 2023
Drag performer slur perpetuates myths, Ont. judge rules, defamation suit advances
A lawyer for a drag performer says a recent Ontario court ruling signals people using dangerous anti-LGBTQ slurs can't hide behind certain free speech protections to shield themselves from legal accou...
Dec 31, 2023
NASCAR Hall of Famer Cale Yarborough, a 3-time Cup champion in the 1970s, dies at 84
Cale Yarborough, considered one of NASCAR's all-time greatest drivers and the first to win three consecutive Cup titles, died Sunday. He was 84. NASCAR announced the death of the Hall of Famer and Sou...
Dec 31, 2023
Senators name Staios as general manager, sign Poulin and Bowness to management roles
The Ottawa Senators have appointed Steve Staios as the team's general manager, removing the interim tag from the title he held. Dave Poulin, who played for the Philadelphia Flyers and Boston Bruins be...
Dec 31, 2023
Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II to step down from throne on Jan. 14
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) - Denmark's Queen Margrethe II announced Sunday that she plans to leave the throne to make way for her son, Crown Prince Frederik. The queen announced during her New Year's sp...
Dec 31, 2023
Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi is declared winner of election that opposition wants redone
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) - Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi has won reelection with more than 70% of the vote, the country's election commission said Sunday as opposition candidates and their supporters...
Dec 31, 2023
Veteran forward Ann-Sophie Bettez adds a wealth of experience to Montreal’s PWHL team
MONTREAL - Ann-Sophie Bettez feels like she's part of hockey history with the Professional Women's Hockey League just hours away from its inaugural season. But had the league formed a year later, ther...
Dec 31, 2023
While some Montreal streets boom, downtown is dotted with vacant storefronts
MONTREAL - Wellington Street in Montreal's Verdun borough is booming, with cheerful shop facades lining a district bustling with pedestrians. With a commercial vacancy rate the local business associat...
Dec 31, 2023
Year in review: A look at news events in December 2023
A look at news events in December 2023: 1 - Israel's war with Hamas resumes in full force with the renewed hostilities highlighting concerns for about 140 hostages still held captive by Hamas and othe...
Dec 31, 2023