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Province to extend some child-care programs longer than expected
The Alberta government says it is extending some 25-dollar-a-day child-care programs until June instead of ending them in March as expected.Some daycare operators say the decision still puts pressure ...
Jan 16, 2020
Prolific Canadian goal-scorer Evelyne Viens goes fifth overall in NWSL draft
BALTIMORE - Canadian forward Evelyne Viens went fifth overall to Sky Blue FC in Thursday's National Women's Soccer League draft. A prolific sniper at the University of South Florida, the native of&nbs...
Jan 16, 2020
Joel Waterman makes history, the first CPL player to be sold to another league
The 14th pick in the inaugural CPL-U Sports Draft, Joel Waterman arrived in the Canadian Premier League with little fanfare to most. But Cavalry FC coach and GM Tommy Wheeldon Jr. knew what ...
Jan 16, 2020
Beltrán out as Mets manager in wake of sign-stealing scandal
NEW YORK - Carlos Beltrn is out as manager of the New York Mets before managing even a single game, the latest fallout from the Houston Astros' sign-stealing scandal that has rocked Major League Baseb...
Jan 16, 2020
RCMP investigating unconfirmed carjacking in the Avondale neighbourhood
A man is recovering in the hospital after being the victim of a possible assault and carjacking on Wednesday morning.RCMP confirm they responded to a call at 109 avenue and 102 street at 4:30 a.m. Wed...
Jan 16, 2020
AP sources: FBI to keep states in loop on election breaches
WASHINGTON - The FBI, in a change of policy, is committing to inform state officials if local election systems have been breached, federal officials told The Associated Press. In the past, the FBI wou...
Jan 16, 2020
Over 16,000 people nabbed by RCMP between border crossings in 2019
OTTAWA - New figures from the federal government show 16,503 people were intercepted by the RCMP last year crossing between formal border points, likely to seek asylum in Canada. Those numbe...
Jan 16, 2020
Aiming to return to top 50, Pospisil feeling balanced, healthy and confident
Even though Vasek Pospisil missed the first six months of the 2019 season to recover from back surgery, the Canadian tennis veteran still feels it was one of the best years of his career. During ...
Jan 16, 2020
Thierry Henry sees need for better defence after first practice with Impact
MONTREAL - Thierry Henry is fully aware the Montreal Impact are lacking depth on defence after just one practice. The former Arsenal and Barcelona star, who was hired as Montreal's head coach in ...
Jan 16, 2020
B.C. court rules in favour of dad seeking power to immunize his children
SALMON ARM , B.C. - A judge says the father of two boys has the right to ensure his children receive necessary immunizations and dental treatments, despite objections from the children's mother. ...
Jan 16, 2020