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B.C. minister Bowinn Ma tells of 'frightening' incident at her constituency office
NORTH VANCOUVER - British Columbia's infrastructure minister, Bowinn Ma, says there was a "frightening" security incident at her constituency office in North Vancouver early Friday. Ma says in a state...
Jun 27, 2025

Alberta strikes deal to off-load remaining batch of controversial children's medicine
The Alberta government has reached a deal to off-load what remains of its controversial stockpile of unused children's pain and fever medicine.Kristi Bland, with Alberta Health Services, says they are...
Jun 27, 2025

Quebec air ambulance company pays homage to four victims of helicopter crash
MONTREAL - The company that operated an air ambulance that crashed on Quebec's North Shore on June 20 is honouring the four victims who perished. Airmedic says three of its crew members died as heroes...
Jun 27, 2025

Town of Grimshaw appoints new Acting CAO
The Town of Grimshaw has appointed a new acting Chief Administrative Officer.Belinda Russell will be taking over from Brian Allen, who is pursing a new role as CAO for the Municipal District of Peace....
Jun 27, 2025

Quarterback issues loom over Riders-Lions game with Harris out, Rourke questionable
REGINA - The CFL is only in its fourth week of the regular season but starting quarterbacks are having issues staying in the lineup. Of the 1,310 offensive plays in the first three weeks of the regula...
Jun 27, 2025

University of Virginia president resigns under Trump administration pressure on DEI, AP source says
WASHINGTON (AP) - The president of the University of Virginia is resigning his position under pressure from the Justice Department, which had pushed for his departure amid scrutiny of the school's div...
Jun 27, 2025

Defender Zane Monlouis the latest to join Toronto FC's growing injury list
TORONTO - The hurt continues for Toronto FC, with defender Zane Monlouis the latest player to be sidelined. The former England youth international, who left the Arsenal under-23 side to sign with TFC ...
Jun 27, 2025

Veterans Memorial Gardens hosting ceremony to mark the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Netherlands
Grande Prairie's Veterans Memorial Gardens will host a ceremony on Saturday to mark the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Netherlands by Canadian soldiers in World War II.A release says this d...
Jun 27, 2025

Funeral home owner who stashed nearly 190 decomposing bodies sentenced to 20 years prison
DENVER (AP) - A Colorado funeral home owner who stashed nearly 190 dead bodies in a decrepit building and sent grieving families fake ashes was sentenced to 20 years in prison in federal court Friday ...
Jun 27, 2025

Reports: Montreal Canadiens acquire defenceman Noah Dobson from New York Islanders
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens acquired offensive defenceman Noah Dobson from the New York Islanders, according to media reports. In return, the Islanders reportedly receive forward Emil Heineman a...
Jun 27, 2025