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Toews wants panel to review Alberta's revenue structure
CALGARY - Alberta's finance minister says he would like to see a panel formed within the next year and a half to address the province's often volatile revenue structure.Travis Toews told the Calgary C...
Mar 02, 2023
Canada claims double gold on world speedskating championship opening day
HEERENVEEN, Netherlands - Canada opened the world speedskating championship with a pair of gold medals. The men and women won the team sprints to kick off the four-day championship in Heerenveen, Neth...
Mar 02, 2023
Alberta Teachers' Association remains cautious with 2023 budget funding for new educational staff
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Alberta Budget 2023 provides $126 million over the next three years to hire more educational assistants, counsellors, psychologists and teachers, which should also help reduce class...
Mar 02, 2023
Ottawa Redblacks appoint Nadia Doucoure as offensive qualify control coach
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Redblacks appointed Nadia Doucoure as an offensive qualify control coach Thursday. Doucoure served as a scout with Ottawa last year after participating in the franchise's Women in ...
Mar 02, 2023
Conservative party admits error in failing to give notice of Patrick Brown fundraiser
OTTAWA - The Conservative Party of Canada says it made a mistake in failing to give notice of a fundraiser held by disqualified leadership contestant Patrick Brown. Spokeswoman Sarah Fischer says the ...
Mar 02, 2023
Quebec man found guilty of promoting hatred against Jews files application for appeal
MONTREAL - A Quebec man found guilty of wilfully promoting hatred against Jews is seeking leave to appeal his conviction. Gabriel Sohier Chaput's lawyer wrote in an application for permission to appea...
Mar 02, 2023
Guelph Gryphons teammates prepared to battle at CFL combine
They've been longtime teammates at the University of Guelph, but receiver Clark Barnes and defensive back Siriman Bagayogo will be all business at the CFL combine. Both players will attend the combine...
Mar 02, 2023
Oilers acquire veteran forward Nick Bjugstad from Coyotes
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers acquired forward Nick Bjugstad and defenceman Cam Dineen from the Arizona Coyotes for a third-round pick in the 2023 NHL draft and blue-liner Michael Kesselring on Thurs...
Mar 02, 2023
Yukon budget lays out $48.2-million surplus, funding for dental, inflation relief
WHITEHORSE - The Yukon government is predicting a $48.2-million surplus in 2023 with a budget promising cash for housing, health care, infrastructure and inflation relief. The document, tabled by Fina...
Mar 02, 2023
Alejandro Kirk welcomed to Blue Jays spring training after birth of first child
DUNEDIN, Fla. - The familiar horns of "El Mechon" by Banda MS blared in the Toronto Blue Jays minor league facility on Thursday to welcome back catcher Alejandro Kirk. Kirk was trumpeted in to the clu...
Mar 02, 2023