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Canada women to open play in Houston in inaugural CONCACAF W Gold Cup in 2024
The inaugural CONCACAF W Gold Cup will be held next year in Houston, Los Angeles, San Diego and Carson, Calif., CONCACAF announced Tuesday, Games will be played at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles and Digni...
Nov 28, 2023
PWPSD announces 2023 Christmas Card Art contest winner
The Peace Wapiti Public School Division has announced the winner of this year's 2023 PWPSD Christmas Card Art Contest. Harry Balfour's own Grade 5 student, Charlotte Dembicki.With a theme set as " The...
Nov 28, 2023
Québec solidaire loses longtime member after deciding men can't run in byelections
MONTREAL - A three-time Qubec solidaire candidate says he's leaving the left-wing party after it adopted a resolution to nominate only women and non-binary people as candidates in future byelections. ...
Nov 28, 2023
Federal politicians criticize Alberta Energy Regulator over oilsands leak, monitoring
OTTAWA - Federal politicians have criticized the Alberta Energy Regulator at an environment committee meeting looking into two releases of oilsands wastewater at Imperial Oil's Kearl mine earlier this...
Nov 28, 2023
GPPL launches 'Giving tree' donation drive for local organizations
The Grande Prairie Public Library is accepting donations for three different organizations this holiday season.It has set up three 'Giving Trees' in different departments, each accepting donations of ...
Nov 28, 2023
Blue Bombers hand two-year extension to general manager Kyle Walters
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have signed general manager Kyle Walters to a two-year contract extension. Assistant GM and director of U.S. scouting Danny McManus and senior assistant GM and dir...
Nov 28, 2023
After athletes voice concerns, Grand Slam of Curling organizers change course
The Grand Slam of Curling has changed course after some of the sport's top players shared concerns about recent format changes on the five-event circuit. Tiebreaker games - a key issue for the curlers...
Nov 28, 2023
Blackhawks say Corey Perry engaged in unacceptable conduct and move to terminate his contract
CHICAGO (AP) - The Chicago Blackhawks said veteran winger Corey Perry engaged in unacceptable conduct and took a step Tuesday toward terminating his contract. The Blackhawks in a statement said an int...
Nov 28, 2023
Pope cancels trip to Dubai for UN climate conference on doctors' orders after getting the flu
VATICAN CITY (AP) - Pope Francis canceled his trip to Dubai for the U.N. climate conference on doctors' orders Tuesday, even though he is recovering from the flu and lung inflammation, the Vatican sai...
Nov 28, 2023
Senators' MacEwen fined by NHL for unsportsmanlike conduct against Panthers
NEW YORK - The NHL has fined Senators forward Zack MacEwen for unsportsmanlike conduct for his role an incident during Ottawa's 5-0 loss to Florida. The league fined MacEwen US$2,018.23, the maximum a...
Nov 28, 2023