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Official bilingualism in Canada a 'myth,' says new poll
MONTREAL - A new poll reveals a stark divide between Quebec and the rest of Canada about whether the country should be bilingual. In a Leger poll conducted for The Canadian Press, only 43 per cent of ...
Jun 21, 2024

Alouettes crush Redblacks 47-21 after unveiling Grey Cup championship banner
MONTREAL - Cody Fajardo threw three touchdowns and rushed for another, the Montreal Alouettes' defence dominated and the Grey Cup champions crushed the Ottawa Redblacks 47-21 after raising their banne...
Jun 20, 2024

Lexi Thompson shoots 68 to take 1st-round lead at the Women's PGA Championship
SAMMAMISH, Wash. (AP) - Lexi Thompson knew some form of the question was coming after shooting a 4-under 68 and taking the first-round lead Thursday in the KPMG Women's PGA Championship. Would a major...
Jun 20, 2024

South Korea says it fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers made 3rd temporary incursion
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - South Korea's military said Friday that it had fired warnings shots the previous day to repel North Korean soldiers who temporarily crossed the rivals' land border for the th...
Jun 20, 2024

Canada 'keeper puts on a show but Canada still falls to Argentina at Copa America
ATLANTA - Canada held top-ranked Argentina scoreless in the first half but conceded a Julian Alvarez goal early in the second, eventually falling 2-0 to the star-studded South Americans in the opening...
Jun 20, 2024

Appeals court panel refuses to delay Trump ally Steve Bannon’s 4-month contempt prison sentence
WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal appeals court panel on Thursday rejected longtime Donald Trump ally Steve Bannon's bid to stay out of prison while he fights his conviction for defying a subpoena from the ...
Jun 20, 2024

After 27 years as an MP, Liberal John McKay won’t run in next election
OTTAWA - Liberal John McKay, who has been an MP since 1997, says he won't run for office again. The Scarborough-Guildwood MP won his seat in the past nine federal elections. First elected when Jean Ch...
Jun 20, 2024

Oilers embracing Edmonton's playoff fever: 'The excitement's high'
EDMONTON - Mattias Ekholm got off the plane and headed to the pitch. After the long journey from Florida to Edmonton - including a refuelling stop - the Oilers defenceman went to watch his son's socce...
Jun 20, 2024

Team Canada fights for third consecutive title at 2024 IFAF U20 World Tackle Football Championships
Edmonton will welcome 360 of the world's best junior football players for the 2024 IFAF U20 World Tackle Football Championships June 22-30.Provincial officials say Alberta's long-standing reputation a...
Jun 20, 2024

NDP leadership hopeful Naheed Nenshi urges grassroots to engage neighbours
Alberta NDP leadership candidate Naheed Nenshi is urging grassroot supporters to engage with neighbours and friends to build up momentum in their communities ahead of the next provincial election."Rig...
Jun 20, 2024