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Province aiming to strengthen Alberta’s sport legacy
Alberta is welcoming five additional major sporting events to the province, bringing the province's total to 21 major competitions in 2024.Government officials say the province is set to host a series...
Aug 08, 2024

Alberta RCMP recommends motorcyclists with a need for speed take it to the track
Alberta RCMP are reminding motorcyclists that modern motorcycles are extraordinarily powerful and capable of extreme acceleration and high speeds.In a controlled environment, like a race track, Mounti...
Aug 08, 2024

Five homes unsafe following Vancouver fires, crane collapse: fire department
VANCOUVER - Vancouver Fire Rescue Services say five homes are unsafe to occupy after a massive fire and crane collapse in the city's Dunbar neighbourhood. The fire department says in a statement that ...
Aug 08, 2024

Canada beaten 3-1 by Mexico at CONCACAF Girls U-15 Championship but still moves on
ALAJUELA - Alyssa McLeod scored in a losing cause Thursday as Canada fell 3-1 to Mexico in its final group game at the CONCACAF Girl's U-15 Championship. Both teams had already qualified for the semif...
Aug 08, 2024

B.C. fisherman fined $33K for harvesting in 'globally unique' glass-sponge reefs
VANCOUVER - The owner of a commercial halibut vessel in British Columbia has received more than $33,000 in fines for fishing in a marine protected area containing glass sponge reefs unique to the wate...
Aug 08, 2024

Canada and Australia's defence ministers meet on co-operation
VANCOUVER - Canada and Australia's defence ministers say their countries are dealing with similar challenges in an era of global volatility not seen since the Second World War, and strengthening co-op...
Aug 08, 2024

Two nominees acclaimed to Town of Grimshaw council
Two nominees have been elected to Town of Grimshaw council by acclimation.Only two nomination packages were submitted, meaning Lynn Florence and Bob Regal will fill the vacant positions without runnin...
Aug 08, 2024

Saskatchewan government promises to cover $1M of landfill search for missing woman
SASKATOON, Sask. - The Saskatchewan government says it will pay $1 million to help cover the cost of a landfill search for the remains of a missing woman. Saskatoon police have said it cost $1.5 milli...
Aug 08, 2024

Quebec hotel workers in three cities strike over lagging contract talks
MONTREAL - About 2,600 unionized employees from hotels in some of the province's largest cities walked off the job Thursday, protesting an impasse in contract talks. The 24-hour strike hit 23 hotels i...
Aug 08, 2024

CFLPA executive director Brian Ramsay to leave union by end of next month
TORONTO - Brian Ramsay is stepping down as executive director of the CFL Players' Association, the union announced Thursday. The CFLPA said Ramsay "is pursuing a new opportunity," and will leave the o...
Aug 08, 2024