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Spain replaces French Barbarians as July opponent for Canadian men's rugby team
TORONTO - Spain has replaced the French Barbarians as Canada's opponent in a men's rugby match July 10 at Ottawa's TD Place. "We had an agreement from the French Barbarians that they would be travelli...
May 26, 2022
Making it easier for outdoor patios to be dog friendly
MEDICINE HAT, AB - The next time you go out to dinner at a patio or coffee shop there is a chance your favourite four-legged-pal may be able to come along.The provincial government is making it easier...
May 26, 2022
Victoria airport shutdown prompted by inert grenades, mischief charge expected: RCMP
NORTH SAANICH, B.C. - Police say the closure of the Victoria International Airport on Tuesday was triggered by a man travelling out of Canada with inert grenades in his luggage. RCMP Cpl. Andres Sanch...
May 26, 2022
Alberta funding Crime Stoppers for the first time
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Crime Stoppers has been operating in Alberta for 40 years, but for the first time, it has secured stable funding.The Government of Alberta announced $850,000 over the next three years...
May 26, 2022
Street hockey tournament coming to downtown
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Hockey players craving their fix of gameplay can get it next month right downtown at a four-on-four street hockey tournament.The inaugural Sticks on First event takes place June 24 ...
May 26, 2022
Gwendoline Dirk seeking NDP nomination in Brooks-Medicine Hat
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Retired Medicine Hat College instructor Gwendoline Dirk has announced her intention to seek the NDP nomination in Brooks-Medicine Hat for the next provincial election. Dirk has been...
May 26, 2022
Minke whale carcass found southeast of Montreal is likely one seen near city: expert
MONTREAL - A researcher says a dead whale found today in the St. Lawrence River southeast of Montreal is probably one of two minke whales seen near the city earlier this month. Robert Michaud, preside...
May 26, 2022
Supreme Court of Canada to rule on sentencing for Quebec City mosque shooter
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada will rule Friday on the sentencing of a man who went on a deadly shooting spree at a Quebec City mosque. The high court decision in Alexandre Bissonnette's case wi...
May 26, 2022
Vancouver Canucks sign Swedish prospect Linus Karlsson to entry-level deal
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks have signed forward prospect Linus Karlsson to an entry-level contract. Karlsson, 22, played 52 games for Skelleftea AIK of the Swedish Hockey League last season and ...
May 26, 2022
Murray Sinclair honoured with Order of Canada at Rideau Hall ceremony
OTTAWA - Murray Sinclair received the Order of Canada Thursday for dedicating his life to championing Indigenous Peoples' rights and freedoms. Sinclair held his wife's hand as the award was announced ...
May 26, 2022