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No cause yet for Vancouver house fire that killed three family members
VANCOUVER - The smell of smoke lingered Monday after a house fire in Vancouver killed three members of the same family, including a child, and injured two others. Fire officials have yet to confirm wh...
Jan 31, 2022
With CFL negotiating window open, veteran QB Masoli drawing interest
His time in Hamilton might be over, but veteran quarterback Jeremiah Masoli appears to have CFL options. A league source, not authorized to speak publicly, said Monday the Ottawa Redblacks have shown ...
Jan 31, 2022
Mighty Max getting stronger & growing nearly a year after receiving Zolgensma
It has been just over one year since the Alberta government announced it will begin funding the drug Zolgensma on a case-by-case basis for those suffering from Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).Zolgensma ...
Jan 31, 2022
House of Commons pays tribute to ex-NDP leader Alexa McDonough, who died in January
OTTAWA - Politicians of all political stripes paid tribute to the late Alexa McDonough today and honoured her memory with a moment of silence in the House of Commons. McDonough, a former leader of the...
Jan 31, 2022
Mandate to vaccinate New Orleans schoolchildren kicking in
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - As school systems across the U.S. struggle to keep classrooms open amid the pandemic, New Orleans is set to become the nation's first major district to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations...
Jan 31, 2022
Cavalry FC captain Nik Ledgerwood calls a close to playing career
CALGARY - Cavalry FC captain Nik Ledgerwood, whose Canada career spanned a decade, has announced his retirement. The 37-year-old from Lethbridge, Alta., was one of the Canadian Premier League team's f...
Jan 31, 2022
Tail cracks on military's new helicopters likely due to weight of equipment: DND
OTTAWA - The Department of National Defence is blaming an apparent design flaw for the cracks recently discovered in the tails of most of the military's new Cyclone helicopters. The department says it...
Jan 31, 2022
Calgary Stampeders re-sign linebacker Jameer Thurman and running back Ka'Deem Carey
CALGARY - Linebacker Jameer Thurman and running back Ka'Deem Carey are staying put. The Calgary Stampeders re-signed both Thurman and Carey on Monday. The two players were eligible to become free agen...
Jan 31, 2022
Grande Prairie Slow Roll Freedom Convoy viewed as success by organizer
Many Peace Region residents who participated in Saturday's Slow Roll Freedom Protest in Grande Prairie were happy with the turnout. Organizer Elliot McDavid says they were standing up for their rights...
Jan 31, 2022
Federal election cost estimated $630M, but many First Nations had no polling station
OTTAWA - Elections Canada says last year's federal election cost an estimated $630 million - more than the estimated $502 million bill for the 2019 poll - partly because of extra costs associated with...
Jan 31, 2022