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Fentanyl has killed thousands. Here are some facts about the powerful opioid
Fentanyl has emerged as the primary cause of illicit drug deaths in Canada and the United States, and its trafficking has been cited by U.S. President Donald Trump to justify his threat of steep tarif...
Feb 05, 2025
Honolulu records 6th death from massive explosion of illegal fireworks over New Year's
HONOLULU (AP) - A sixth person has died as a result of a massive explosion of illegal fireworks over New Year's in Honolulu, police said Wednesday. A 30-year-old woman died at a local hospital at abou...
Feb 05, 2025
CPL champion Cavalry FC ready for CONCACAF Champions Cup challenge in Mexico's Pumas
Cavalry FC coach and general manager Tommy Wheeldon Jr. concedes the Canadian Premier League champions will have to punch above their weight against Mexico's Pumas UNAM in CONCACAF Champions Cup play ...
Feb 05, 2025
Honolulu records 6th death from massive explosion of illegal fireworks over New Year's
HONOLULU (AP) - A sixth person has died as a result of a massive explosion of illegal fireworks over New Year's in Honolulu, police said Wednesday. A 30-year-old woman died at a local hospital at abou...
Feb 05, 2025
Amid U.S. tariff threats, a fight may be brewing over Canadian supply management
MONTREAL - The federal government and the Canadian dairy industry are vowing to protect the country's supply management system in the face of threats from the United States. But some observers, and ev...
Feb 05, 2025
Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby is being evaluated for upper-body injury
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (AP) - Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby is being evaluated for an upper-body injury. Crosby did not practice on Wednesday, less than 24 hours after he got caught betwe...
Feb 05, 2025
California looks to Canadian timber to help in fire rebuild, despite tariff threat
SACRAMENTO - California homebuilders say they will have few options but to keep buying Canadian lumber even if it's hit with 25 per cent tariffs as they rebuild thousands of homes destroyed by devasta...
Feb 05, 2025
Primary Care Alberta's Virtual MD service hits 100,000 callers milestone
Primary Care Alberta is celebrating a significant milestone with their Virtual MD service.Since its launch in 2022, the service has surpassed the 100,000-caller milestone, connecting Health Link 811 c...
Feb 05, 2025
Luge world championships an Olympic 'dress rehearsal' for young Canadian team
WHISTLER, B.C. - It's been nearly 15 years since Caitlin Nash stood on the sidelines, watching wide-eyed as luge sleds flew by at stunning speeds, all in pursuit of Olympic glory. Now it's her turn to...
Feb 05, 2025
Lethbridge to host 2025 Senior AA Men’s Provincial Hockey Championships
The City of Lethbridge will host this year's rendition of the Senior AA Men's Provincials.On Wednesday, February 5, 2025, Hockey Alberta announced that the Senior AA Men's Provincial Championships wil...
Feb 05, 2025