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Three Montreal schools to face Education Department probe over toxic climate
MONTREAL - Three French-language Montreal schools are facing an Education Department investigation after audits found multiple issues relating to a toxic climate. Education Minister Bernard Drainville...
Dec 11, 2024
Drivers being reminded to pull over for emergency vehicles
Grande Prairie Enforcement Services is urging the public to follow the rules of the road when it comes to emergency vehicles. If an emergency vehicle with its sirens/lights on is approaching you, it h...
Dec 11, 2024
Vancouver Whitecaps sign midfielders Ngando, Priso to new contracts
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps have locked up a pair of midfielders, signing J.C. Ngando and Ralph Priso to new contracts. The 'Caps announced the deals Wednesday, both of which run through the 2...
Dec 11, 2024
BMX racer Molly Simpson looks to build on fifth-place finish at the Paris Olympics
BMX racer Molly Simpson is still riding the high of a fifth-place finish at the Paris Olympics. But the 22-year-old from Red Deer, Alta., has plenty more to do. And as evidenced by a pair of recent fi...
Dec 11, 2024
Calgary's Wilm takes bronze in 100-metre backstroke at short-course worlds
BUDAPEST - Calgary swimmer Ingrid Wilm picked up her second medal of the short-course world championships Wednesday after finishing third in the women's 100-metre backstroke. Wilm finished in 55.75 se...
Dec 11, 2024
Complaints body probes military police's handling of Lt.-Gen. Steven Whelan case
OTTAWA - The Military Police Complaints Commission is investigating the military's handling of the case against a former general who was ousted from his high-ranking position after a sexual misconduct...
Dec 11, 2024
Former Raptors Carter, McGrady among 10 limited partners who've joined Bills' ownership group
IRVING, Texas (AP) - NBA Hall of Famers and former Toronto Raptors Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady are among 10 limited partners who have joined the Buffalo Bills' ownership group. The noncontrolling, ...
Dec 11, 2024
Montreal snow removal towing operation ends after gunshot fired
MONTREAL - Montreal police say an argument over towing during a snow-clearing operation escalated to the point where a gunshot was fired. No one was injured by the bullet, which was allegedly fired by...
Dec 11, 2024
Wisconsin kayaker who faked his death and fled to Eastern Europe has willingly returned to the US
GREEN LAKE, Wis. (AP) - A Wisconsin man who faked his own drowning and left his wife and three children and was believed to have been in Eastern Europe willingly returned to the U.S. after roughly fou...
Dec 11, 2024
FIFA names Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host; Spain, Portugal and Morocco to co-host 2030 edition
ZURICH (AP) - Saudi Arabia has been officially confirmed by FIFA as host of the 2034 World Cup in men's soccer. The Saudi bid was the only candidate and was acclaimed by the applause of more than 200 ...
Dec 11, 2024