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Canada Wolverines men's rugby league team searching for new head coach
TORONTO - Interested in coaching the Canadian men's rugby league team? The Canada Rugby League Association is taking applications. And while the position is voluntary and part-time, it has already rec...
May 26, 2020

Commissioner Ambrosie not counting on specific funding from federal government
TORONTO - Commissioner Randy Ambrosie continues to work with the federal government, but isn't banking on CFL-specific funding to help the league through the COVID-19 pandemic. The CFL approached Otta...
May 26, 2020

Federal deficit likely now at $260 billion due to COVID-19, PBO says
OTTAWA - Parliament's spending watchdog says the estimated federal deficit for the year has likely risen to about $260 billion with new measures rolled out in recent weeks. Budget offic...
May 26, 2020

Fate of two Canadians could be affected by Meng decision: former ambassador
VANCOUVER - A former ambassador to China says Wednesday's decision in the extradition case of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou could also determine the fate of two Canadians detained in China. David Mulr...
May 26, 2020

More work needed before Range Road 62 flyover can be shovel ready
The County of Grande Prairie Council has directed Administration to work with an engineering firm to create a conceptual design and find out the costs of an overpass that would connect Range Road 62 o...
May 26, 2020

New this week: Lady Gaga, 'Space Force,' Ghibli films on HBO
Here's a collection curated by The Associated Press' entertainment journalists of what's arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. MUSIC Lady Gaga: After taking a departure fro...
May 26, 2020

Alberta Wildfire downgrades fire ban to advisory in Forest Protection Area
Alberta Wildfire says that due to recent rain in many parts of the province, the fire ban in the Forest Protection Area has been downgraded to a fire advisory.With the drop to an advisory, wood campfi...
May 26, 2020

Canadian international Vanessa Gilles signs new deal with France's Bordeaux
Canadian international defender Vanessa Gilles has signed a contract extension with France's FC Girondins de Bordeaux. The new deal will keep the 24-year-old from Ottawa with the French club thro...
May 26, 2020

Province looking for feedback on commercial rent challenges
The Alberta government wants to hear from tenants and landlords about its efforts to keep businesses open and Albertans working during the COVID-19 pandemic.A survey available on the government's webs...
May 26, 2020

City of Calgary bans practice of conversion therapy
City councillors in Calgary have voted to join other municipalities in the province by prohibiting businesses that claim they can change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity.A bylaw passed...
May 26, 2020