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Calgary Stampeders in danger of missing CFL playoffs for first time since 2004
The Calgary Stampeders' streak of consecutive playoff appearances is in jeopardy. Calgary has made 18 straight trips to the playoffs, which is the longest active streak in the CFL and fourth-longest i...
Oct 02, 2024
Cybersecurity head says there's no chance a foreign adversary can change US election results
WASHINGTON (AP) - Security for America's election systems has become so robust that Russia, Iran or any other foreign adversary will not be able to alter the outcome of this year's presidential race, ...
Oct 02, 2024
Canadian figure skater Sorensen suspended at least 6 years for 'sexual maltreatment'
Canadian figure skater Nikolaj Sorensen has been suspended for at least six years for "sexual maltreatment," the Office of the Sport Integrity Commissioner announced Wednesday. The suspension was list...
Oct 02, 2024
Quebec premier says Ottawa should forcibly relocate half of asylum seekers
PARIS - Premier Franois Legault says the federal government should force asylum seekers arriving in Quebec to move to other provinces, including people who have already settled in the province. Legaul...
Oct 02, 2024
Edmonton's Wil Bateman continues to grow on Korn Ferry Tour with steady approach
Edmonton's Wil Bateman has learned to ride the waves of being a professional golfer in his second season on the Korn Ferry Tour. Bateman is one of three Canadians competing in this week's Korn Ferry T...
Oct 02, 2024
Alberta maintains not allowing alcohol sales in grocery and convenience stores
The Alberta government said Wednesday it will stick with its current model for alcohol sales after hearing back from a committee.The MLA Advisory Committee has completed its review into the potential ...
Oct 02, 2024
Blue Jays president Shapiro says GM Atkins will continue in current role
TORONTO - Team president Mark Shapiro says Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins will continue in his current role. Shapiro says it was an "incredibly disappointing season," but notes Atkins guided th...
Oct 02, 2024
Premier Smith to introduce bill regarding transgender youths, pronouns in schools
Premier Danielle Smith confirmed on Wednesday that new rules regulating gender transitioning for youths and the use of pronouns in schools is coming forward in the legislature this fall.Smith said in ...
Oct 02, 2024
Ottawa bantamweight Liam Macfadyen no stranger to world of combat sports
TORONTO - Liam (The Celtic Samurai) Macfadyen grew up in combat sports, surrounded by black belts, Olympians and Hall of Famers. His mother, Tina Takahashi, holds a seventh-degree black belt in judo a...
Oct 02, 2024
Medicine Hat holding open houses on proposed substation
The City of Medicine Hat is holding a pair of public open houses to gather feedback on its proposed southwest substation.They will run from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Oct. 15 and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct...
Oct 02, 2024