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The Art Gallery of Grande Prairie welcomes two new exhibits
Two new locally sourced exhibits are at the Art Gallery of Grande Prairie; with one from Northwestern Polytechnic and the other by a local Indigenous artist.The first exhibit 'What's Held' is about me...
Nov 22, 2022
Toronto FC paves the way for return of Spanish midfielder Víctor Vázquez
Toronto FC has selected Vctor Vzquez in Stage 2 of the Major League Soccer re-entry draft, paving the way for the Spanish midfielder's second stint with the club. The 35-year-old Vzquez joined TFC ahe...
Nov 22, 2022
Peace River MLA selected as new Deputy Whip for UCP
A Peace region MLA is the new Deputy Whip of the United Conservative Party. Peace River MLA Dan Williams has been selected by his fellow caucus members to the position on Tuesday.In a news release, Wi...
Nov 22, 2022
Break it down: Dancers begin charting path to Paris Olympics
NEW YORK (AP) - Breaking is in Victor Montalvo's blood. He is a descendant of twin breakers - his father and uncle - who were performing in Mexico long before they taught a young Montalvo to spin on h...
Nov 22, 2022
Raptors hit with another key injury as Barnes day-to-day with left knee sprain
Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes is out day-to-day with a left knee sprain and is questionable for the team's game Wednesday against the visiting Brooklyn Nets. The injury comes as Barnes, who d...
Nov 22, 2022
Here's a look at other times Canadian prime ministers testified at public inquiries
OTTAWA - The word "unprecedented" applies to some aspects of the massive public inquiry underway in Ottawa. After all, the commission is investigating the first-time use of the federal Emergencies Act...
Nov 22, 2022
Coroner's inquest hears of search for Montreal firefighter whose rescue boat capsized
JOLIETTE - A coroner's inquest into the 2021 drowning of Montreal firefighter Pierre Lacroix is hearing about the frantic search for him after his boat capsized in the Lachine Rapids during a rescue a...
Nov 22, 2022
Three-time Canadian Olympian Natalie Achonwa announces pregnancy
MINNEAPOLIS - Canadian basketball star Natalie Achonwa has announced she is pregnant. The three-time Olympian from Guelph, Ont., made the announcement on her 30th birthday, posting an image of an ultr...
Nov 22, 2022
History fuels Latvian determination to support Ukraine and resist Putin's Russia
RIGA, Latvia - The Ukrainian flag can be seen flying almost everywhere in the central neighbourhoods of Riga, the Latvian capital. Across from the Russian embassy, a giant portrait of Russian Presiden...
Nov 22, 2022
Canada captain says World Cup team already having an impact back home
DOHA, Qatar - Finally at the World Cup, captain Atiba Hutchinson is getting to reap the rewards of after 19 years service in a Canadian shirt. And so is Canada. "I've already seen it sparking a lot of...
Nov 22, 2022