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5 Memphis officers plead not guilty in death of Tyre Nichols
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Five former Memphis police officers pleaded not guilty Friday to second-degree murder and other charges in the violent arrest and death of Tyre Nichols. Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius...
Feb 17, 2023
Time, games running out for beleaguered Canada women ahead of summer World Cup
ORLANDO, Fla. - After coming out flat against the U.S. under the shadow of a bitter labour dispute with Canada Soccer, the Canadian women hope to find their game in Nashville where they play Brazil ne...
Feb 17, 2023
Ottawa Redblacks sign veteran Canadian receiver Lemar Durant
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Redblacks signed veteran Canadian receiver Lemar Durant to a one-year contract Friday. Durant, 30, had 12 catches for 112 yards and a TD in 11 regular-season games with the Hamilto...
Feb 17, 2023
Chinese balloon flew through 'radar gaps' during journey over Canada: Norad
OTTAWA - The deputy commander of Norad says a suspected Chinese spy balloon passed through "radar gaps" during its flight over Canada. Lt.-Gen. Alain Pelletier says that affected the military's abilit...
Feb 17, 2023
Canadian women shows effects of off-field labour distractions in 2-0 loss to U.S.
ORLANDO, Fla. - Struggling to find their focus after the off-field drama of a bitter labour dispute with Canada Soccer, the Canadian women took it on the chin in a 2-0 loss to the U.S. at the SheBelie...
Feb 17, 2023
Chinese balloon flew through 'radar gaps' during journey over Canada: Norad
OTTAWA - The deputy commander of Norad says a suspected Chinese spy balloon passed through "radar gaps" during its flight over Canada. Lt.-Gen. Alain Pelletier says that affected the military's abilit...
Feb 17, 2023
Andrea Vavrek Dine & Dance 4 HOPE set for Saturday
The Andrea Vavrek Dine & Dance 4 Hope in support of organ donation is set for Saturday night in Sexsmith.Organizer Larry Vavrek says since it started, this event has raised $100,000 for the HOPE P...
Feb 17, 2023
County of Grande Prairie looking at new campsites, dock at Bear Lake Campground
The County of Grande Prairie is looking at making some changes at Bear Lake Campground that includes adding eight new pull-through, powered campsites and a watercraft dock with a kayak launch.The tota...
Feb 17, 2023
Skrlik, Team Alberta play Lawes in first draw at Scotties Tournament of Hearts
The Scotties Tournament of Hearts starts tonight in Kamloops.The first draw at 7 p.m. Alberta time will have Team Alberta, skipped by Kayla Skrlik, up against Wild Card #1, skipped by Kaitlyn Lawes.Sk...
Feb 17, 2023
Joanne Courtney joins TSN broadcast team as an analyst at Scotties
Joanne Courtney's first major assignment as a curling television broadcaster involved regular overnight work from a studio booth some 10,000 kilometres away from the action. She'll be rinkside for her...
Feb 17, 2023