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National unemployment rate hits new record low, local jobless rate holds steady
The unemployment rate for the economic region that includes Grande Prairie and the Peace region held steady in May.It remains at 4.7 per cent, the second-lowest rate in the province behind only the 4....
Jun 10, 2022
Canada to welcome just 4,000 additional migrants from Americas by 2028: White House
LOS ANGELES - The White House has released details of Canada's contribution to a hemispheric effort at the Summit of the Americas to ease the pressure caused by irregular migration. The U.S. says Cana...
Jun 10, 2022
Star Canadian defender Buchanan signs three-year deal with Chelsea
LONDON - Star Canadian defender Kadeisha Buchanan has signed a three-year deal with English soccer giant Chelsea. Buchanan joins the storied London club's women's team after a highly successful run wi...
Jun 10, 2022
Veteran Evans comfortable in starting role with Hamilton Tiger-Cats
HAMILTON - The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are now Dane Evans' team. The affable quarterback begins his fourth campaign with Hamilton, but first as its starter. Evans shared No. 1 duties with veteran Jeremiah...
Jun 10, 2022
Auger-Aliassime through to Libema Open semifinals with win over Khachanov
'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, Netherlands - Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime advanced to the semifinals of the Libema Open grass-court tennis tournament with a 7-6 (5), 6-4 win over Karen Khachanov on Friday. The t...
Jun 10, 2022
'He did nothing': Top court releases reasons for restoring foster dad's conviction
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada has released written reasons for its decision to uphold the conviction of a foster father in the starvation death of one child and the near death of her sister. Bo...
Jun 10, 2022
Planning for papal visit to Canada continue as Pope Francis cancels Africa trip
Plans continue to move forward for Pope Francis's visit to Canada, even as the pontiff cancels a planned trip to Africa on doctors' orders. The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops says it is in re...
Jun 10, 2022
Jones says Elks going back to 'square one' this season after dismal 2021 campaign
EDMONTON - Chris Jones didn't mince words when asked about the state of the Edmonton Elks as they attempt to recover from one of the worst seasons in franchise history - and a pre-season that hasn't a...
Jun 10, 2022
Quebec Halloween 2020 murderer sentenced to life in prison, will appeal
QUEBEC - The man found guilty of using a sword to murder and maim in Quebec City's historic district on Halloween 2020 has been sentenced to life in prison with no possibility of parole for 25 years. ...
Jun 10, 2022
Ecuador keeps World Cup spot as FIFA rejects Chile complaint
ZURICH (AP) - Ecuador kept its place at the World Cup on Friday when a FIFA legal ruling rejected a complaint by Chile about an alleged ineligible player. FIFA said its disciplinary committee closed t...
Jun 10, 2022