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A rare four-day break helps Raptors focus on consistency at season's quarter mark
TORONTO - A rare weekend off gave Pascal Siakam time to rest, recharge, and reflect on the first quarter of the NBA season. His conclusion? The Toronto Raptors must become more consistent. Siakam and ...
Dec 4, 2023
Nominations open for FCSS Passionate Heart Awards
Family and Community Support Services is accepting nominations for the Annual Passionate Heart Awards.The awards recognize individuals and organizations in the City, and County of Grande Prairie and t...
Dec 4, 2023
Redblacks name veteran coach Tommy Condell as new offensive co-ordinator
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Redblacks have named Tommy Condell as their new offensive co-ordinator. The 52-year-old veteran CFL coach spent the past four seasons as offensive co-ordinator with the Hamilton Ti...
Dec 4, 2023
Ingram, Barzal, Hughes named NHL's three stars of the week
NEW YORK - Arizona goaltender Connor Ingram, New York Islanders centre Mathew Barzal and New Jersey centre Jack Hughes are the NHL's three stars of the week. Ingram went 3-0-0 with a 1.63 goals-agains...
Dec 4, 2023
NDP agriculture critic says he's not impressed by grocers' plans to stabilize prices
OTTAWA - New Democrat MP Alistair MacGregor says he has reviewed the major grocers' plans to stabilize prices, and he's unimpressed by what is in them. MacGregor, the NDP agriculture critic, spoke to ...
Dec 4, 2023
Man who swerved car near pro-Palestinian protester arrested for assault: Victoria PD
VICTORIA - Police in Victoria have arrested a man they say accelerated his car towards a pro-Palestinian protester near the British Columbia legislature over the weekend. Victoria Police say the man w...
Dec 4, 2023
Nitehawk Ski Hill "hopes" to open this weekend
Due to less than wintry weather, Nitehawk Year-Round Adventure Park has remained closed longer than in past years. However, a tentative opening date has been set for Saturday, December 9.Nitehawk's Ge...
Dec 4, 2023
Criminal use of cryptocurrency expected to grow, Canada's financial intel agency says
OTTAWA - Canada's financial intelligence agency says it expects to see criminals increase their use of cryptocurrency to raise, move and hide funds outside the traditional banking system. In its newly...
Dec 4, 2023
NDP calls for Canada to bring extended family of Canadians safely out of Gaza
OTTAWA - The New Democrats are calling for Ottawa to create special immigration measures to help get Canadians' extended family members out of the Gaza Strip, as it has during other crises in recent y...
Dec 4, 2023
Redesign being considered for County of Grande Prairie Administrative Complex
The County of Grande Prairie is looking at a redesign for the Administrative Complex in Clairmont.Council has approved a contract for just under $688,950 excluding GST with FWBA Architects to do the r...
Dec 4, 2023