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New Zealand men and women dominate while Canada teams struggle at HSBC Sydney Sevens
SYDNEY, Australia - The New Zealand men and women both won their finals at the Sydney Sevens on Sunday to extend their leads atop the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series standings. The New Zealand men blan...
Jan 29, 2023
Canada's Cyle Larin has dream debut in Spain, scores winner for Real Valladolid
VALLADOLID, Spain - Canadian forward Cyle Larin had a dream debut for Spain's Real Valladolid CF on Sunday, scoring off the bench in the 90th minute for a 1-0 victory over Valencia CF. Larin acrobatic...
Jan 29, 2023
Convoy to Coutts marks one year since start of border blockade
LETHBRIDGE, AB -Multiple vehicles made their way to Coutts, Alberta on Saturday morning, Jan. 28.The convoy marked the one-year anniversary of a 2022 blockade at the United States border in Coutts aim...
Jan 29, 2023
University of Lethbridge issues statement in response to controversial speaker
LETHBRIDGE, AB - An upcoming speaking engagement at the University of Lethbridge (U of L) has prompted backlash from the public.Frances Widdowson is set to speak at the university on February 1, 2023....
Jan 29, 2023
Quebec basic income program begins, but advocates say many low-income people excluded
MONTREAL - For the first time in many years, Monique Toutant thinks she might be able to buy herself some better groceries and a few new clothes. As a longtime social assistance recipient, the 62-year...
Jan 29, 2023
Djokovic beats Tsitsipas for 10th Australian Open, 22nd Slam
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Novak Djokovic was simply too good at the most crucial moments and claimed his 10th Australian Open championship and 22nd Grand Slam title overall by beating Stefanos Tsits...
Jan 29, 2023
Province says natural gas rates declining in February
EDMONTON, AB - Officials with the Alberta government say the natural gas rebate and other supports remain in place to help consumers as natural gas rates decline in February.In Alberta, February's hig...
Jan 29, 2023
UK leader fires party chairman over tax bill allegations
LONDON (AP) - British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak fired the chairman of his ruling Conservative Party Sunday over a "serious breach" of the ministerial code. Pressure had been building on Nadhim Zahawi...
Jan 29, 2023
Actress and former senator Viola Léger, best known as La Sagouine, dies at 92
Actress, teacher and former senator Viola Lger has died at the age of 92. A release from management company Le Grenier musique says Lger died Saturday in Dieppe, New Brunswick. Lger was best known for...
Jan 29, 2023
Achiuwa leads Raptors to 123-105 win over Trail Blazers
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Precious Achiuwa scored 27 points and grabbed 13 rebounds in place of the injured OG Anunoby to lead the Toronto Raptors to a 123-105 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on S...
Jan 28, 2023