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RCMP offer safety tips as motorcyclists hit the road
As the pavement dries and motorcyclists start hitting the road again, Alberta RCMP are reminding riders and regular drivers to be aware of each other on the roadways. Last year, there were 235 collisi...
May 06, 2025
Under pressure, Quebec finds money to pay for renovations to major Montreal hospital
QUBEC - The Quebec government says it has found the funds to begin much-needed repairs this year to a major Quebec hospital, following severe criticism from the opposition. The Coalition Avenir Qubec ...
May 06, 2025
Israel's military says it has fully disabled Yemen's main airport with airstrikes
JERUSALEM (AP) - Israel's military said Tuesday it launched airstrikes against Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen that fully disabled the country's international airport in the capital, Sanaa. The ...
May 06, 2025
Organ donation checkbox on AB tax forms a great step, says advocate
A Lethbridge man says the Alberta Government is taking a positive step forward by making it easier for more people to register as organ and tissue donors.On May 5, the province said that this year's T...
May 06, 2025
Toronto teen Mboko qualifies for Italian Open main draw with comeback win
ROME - Canada's Victoria Mboko qualified for the Italian Open main draw Tuesday with a 4-6, 6-1, 6-1 comeback win over ninth-seeded Kamilla Rakhimova. The 18-year-old from Toronto fired six aces, won ...
May 06, 2025
Grande Prairie Regional Hospital relaunches urology services
Grande Prairie Regional Hospital has fully re-launched its urology services.The local urology program has been closed since 2022, but can now be offered again thanks to the arrivals of urologic surgeo...
May 06, 2025
The Latest: Carney meets with Trump in Washington to talk trade, security
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney faces the first major test of his term today - meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington. Carney said last week that he expects a "difficult but constr...
May 06, 2025
Saddle Hills County partnering with PWPSD to appoint additional Outreach and Mental Health Professional
Saddle Hills County is partnering with Peace Wapiti Public School Division to provide additional mental health support to northern students.Saddle Hills County Council has committed $112,500 to hire a...
May 06, 2025
Sceptres set for playoff rematch against defending Walter Cup champion Frost
TORONTO - Natalie Spooner is happy to get a second crack at the post-season. Spooner and the Toronto Sceptres are locked into a best-of-five semifinal rematch against the defending Walter Cup champion...
May 06, 2025
Oilers, Golden Knights open second-round NHL playoff series tonight
LAS VEGAS - The Edmonton Oilers can be forgiven for holding their cards much closer to their chests this year - they're in Las Vegas, a place of broken dreams and sleepless nights. The Oilers open the...
May 06, 2025