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Martin, Robinson lead Heat to 112-103 victory over Raptors
TORONTO - Caleb Martin scored 23 of his 24 points in the first half and grabbed 12 rebounds as the Miami Heat pulled out a 112-103 win over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night. Duncan Robinson adde...
Dec 6, 2023
Matt Percillier joins Canada as an injury replacement at South Africa Sevens
Matt Percillier has joined Canada ahead of this weekend's HSBC SVNS Cape Town, stepping in for the injured Alex Russell. The South African competition is the second stop of the HSBC SVNS season, forme...
Dec 6, 2023
US military grounds entire fleet of Osprey aircraft following a deadly crash off the coast of Japan
WASHINGTON (AP) - The military announced late Wednesday it was grounding all of its Osprey V-22 helicopters, one week after eight Air Force Special Operations Command service members died in a crash o...
Dec 6, 2023
Former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori is freed from prison on humanitarian grounds
LIMA, Peru (AP) - Peru's former President Alberto Fujimori was released from prison Wednesday on humanitarian grounds, despite a request from a regional human rights court to delay his release. Fujimo...
Dec 6, 2023
Major League Rugby's New York Ironworkers join Toronto Arrows in folding
The New York Ironworkers, who won the Major League Rugby championship in 2022, have joined the Toronto Arrows in closing shop. The league confirmed Wednesday that the New York franchise was folding. "...
Dec 6, 2023
Province aiming to help industry reduce emissions and create jobs
The Alberta government says it is investing $31.3 million in new projects to reduce global emissions, create value-added bitumen products and drive the province's economy forward.Provincial officials ...
Dec 6, 2023
Shortage of Ozempic, 2 other diabetes drugs expected to last into 2024: Health Canada
Health Canada says it is working with manufacturers to make diabetes drugs, including Ozempic, more available during a worldwide shortage fuelled by high demand that's expected to last into the new ye...
Dec 6, 2023
Province helping Albertans recover from June flooding
Officials with the Alberta government say up to $68 million is available in disaster recovery funding to help Edson, Whitecourt, Yellowhead County and Woodlands County recover from June flooding.From ...
Dec 6, 2023
Alberta RCMP offers crime prevention tips to avoid getting “Grinched” this holiday season
As mail delivery ramps up for the holiday season, Alberta RCMP want you to ensure it's a December to remember for all the right reasons.Mounties say mail theft is often a crime of opportunity and happ...
Dec 6, 2023
Grande Prairie man wins $100,000 from Circle K scratch ticket
A Grande Prairie man is now $100,000 richer, after playing a $5 Hidden Gems Scratcher from the Circle K on 76 Ave. Brennan Willier said he only bought the ticket after winning $50 on the Peppermint Pa...
Dec 6, 2023