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Albertans asked to exercise caution as bear activity increases
A public safety advisory has been issued in Alberta as bears begin emerging from hibernation across the province. With increasing bear activity expected throughout the coming months, Forestry and Park...
Apr 12, 2025
Cory Stillman to serve as Canadian coach at U18 men's world hockey championship
CALGARY - Cory Stillman will serve as coach of the Canadian team at the IIHF U18 men's world championship, Hockey Canada said Saturday. He'll be joined by associate coach Travis Crickard, assistant co...
Apr 12, 2025
B.C. players surge onto Canadian women's hockey team after drought
ESK BUDJOVICE - Women's hockey in British Columbia is having a long-awaited moment. Three players from the province on Canada's world championship roster is the most ever. It was initially four until ...
Apr 12, 2025
Quebec teen, 15, dies after falling into silo at closed factory in Shawinigan, Que
SHAWINIGAN - Quebec provincial police say a 15-year-old girl has died after a fall at the site of a shuttered factory in Shawinigan, northeast of Montreal. One of the girl's relatives alerted emergenc...
Apr 12, 2025
Fairview RCMP seize 91 firearms, stolen goods, from same property
Fairview RCMP say they continue to investigate after firearms and stolen property were recovered during separate searches.Mounties say on April 5, information from the public led to a search of a prop...
Apr 12, 2025
Iran says 'indirect talks' begin with a US envoy over Tehran's rapidly advancing nuclear program
MUSCAT, Oman (AP) - Iran and the United States have begun negotiations in Oman over Tehran's rapidly advancing nuclear program. Esmail Baghaei, a spokesman for Iran's Foreign Ministry, made the announ...
Apr 12, 2025
Artificial intelligence, wearable tech can improve safety in stroke rehab: study
Artificial intelligence combined with wearable technology has the potential to improve safety among people recovering from a stroke, suggests a study from researchers, including a team from Simon Fras...
Apr 12, 2025
Polls open in Gabon's first presidential election since the 2023 military coup
LIBREVILLE, Gabon (AP) - Voters in Gabon headed to polling stations on Saturday in the first presidential election since a 2023 military coup ended a political dynasty that lasted over 50 years. Analy...
Apr 12, 2025
Flames show up with complete effort to keep playoff hopes alive
CALGARY - In their biggest game of the season, the Calgary Flames responded with one of their most complete efforts. Led by Mikael Backlund's opening goal, Calgary built up a four-goal lead and cruise...
Apr 12, 2025
Oilers clinch playoff spot, but lose two key players in the process
EDMONTON - Connor McDavid assisted on all four goals as the Edmonton Oilers clinched a playoff berth with a 4-2 victory over the last-place San Jose Sharks on Friday - but it came at a cost as injurie...
Apr 11, 2025