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Grande Prairie Sirens win championship
The Grande Prairie Sirens are the Division 2 women's champions in the Edmonton Rugby Union.The Sirens beat St. Albert 45-10 in the final played Saturday at Macklin Field.The Grande Prairie Centaurs al...
Sep 16, 2024
Sebastian Coe among 7 IOC members to enter race to succeed Thomas Bach as president
GENEVA (AP) - Two former Olympic champions are in the race to be the next IOC president. So is a prince of a Middle East kingdom and the son of a former president. The global leaders of cycling, gymna...
Sep 16, 2024
Quebec labour tribunal says nurses cannot pressure the province by refusing overtime
MONTREAL - Quebec's labour tribunal has stymied the latest negotiation tactic of a union representing most of the province's nurses. Fdration Interprofessionnelle de la sant du Qubec had threatened th...
Sep 16, 2024
Respected soccer historian Colin Jose documented the beautiful game for decades
Canada Soccer Hall of Famer Colin Jose, a soccer historian who spent decades documenting the beautiful game, has died at the age of 88. He died Saturday in London, Ont., 39 years to the day after Cana...
Sep 16, 2024
Jays claim catcher Heineman off waivers from Red Sox, designate Serven for assignment
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays claimed Tyler Heineman off waivers from the Boston Red Sox on Monday and designated fellow catcher Brian Serven for assignment. Heineman, who had two short stints with ...
Sep 16, 2024
Chris Jones having an immediate impact upon Hamilton Tiger-Cats defence
It hasn't taken Chris Jones long to make an impact with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats' defence. The unit has forced 10 turnovers in three games under Jones, Hamilton's senior defensive assistant. Six (three...
Sep 16, 2024
B.C. mayors seek 'immediate action' from federal government on mental health crisis
VANCOUVER - Mayors and other leaders from several British Columbia communities say the provincial and federal governments need to take "immediate action" to tackle mental health and public safety issu...
Sep 16, 2024
After years of rebuilding, Canadiens hope to be 'in the mix' for playoffs
LAVAL, Que. - After three years near the NHL's basement, the Montreal Canadiens want to fight for a playoff spot this season. Whether or not that means actually reaching the post-season, general manag...
Sep 16, 2024
City and County of GP partner with MD of Greenview for Invest NW Alberta initiative
The City and County of Grande Prairie and the Municipal District of Greenview are partnering up in a new initiative to showcase investment opportunities in Northwest Alberta.Invest NW Alberta is a joi...
Sep 16, 2024
MPs return to Ottawa for what promises to be a boisterous sitting
OTTAWA - Members of Parliament are back in Ottawa today to begin a busy and potentially precarious sitting for the governing Liberals. The New Democrats broke their political pact with the government,...
Sep 16, 2024