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Senate confirms Marco Rubio as secretary of state, giving Trump the first member of his Cabinet
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate quickly confirmed Marco Rubio as secretary of state Monday, voting unanimously to give President Donald Trump the first member of his new Cabinet on Inauguration Day. Rubi...
Jan 20, 2025

Tom McVie's hockey career took him from the Johnstown Jets to the Boston Bruins
Tom McVie, who coached the New Jersey Devils, Washington Capitals and Winnipeg Jets, has died. He was 89. McVie, also a longtime member of the Boston Bruins organization, died Sunday at his home in Va...
Jan 20, 2025

CFLPA 'strongly protests' league's suspension of veteran DB Loucheiz Purifoy
TORONTO - The CFL Players' Association says it "strongly protests" the CFL's suspension of defensive back Loucheiz Purifoy for violating its drug policy. Hours before the CFL announced it was suspendi...
Jan 20, 2025

Premier Danielle Smith welcomes U.S. tariff reprieve but calls for action
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith welcomed the U.S. tariff reprieve and called for strategic action in a statement on Jan. 20.-READ: Donald Trump doesn't mention Canada in inaugural speech as Trudeau cal...
Jan 20, 2025

Vancouver Canucks willing to consider trades if the fit is right: GM
VANCOUVER - Vancouver Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin says he's open to making a trade - as long as the deal makes sense for the team. His remarks come as reports continue to swirl about the fut...
Jan 20, 2025

York United FC acquires Canadian midfielder Steffen Yeates from Pacific FC
York United FC has acquired Steffen Yeates from Pacific FC, signing the 25-year-old Canadian midfielder to a two-year contract with a club option for another year. Yeates joined Pacific in December 20...
Jan 20, 2025

Environment minister says Donald Trump pulling out of Paris pact is "deplorable"
MONTEBELLO, QUEBEC - Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says it's "deplorable" that President Donald Trump is again pulling the U.S. out of the 2015 Paris Accord. He says it's "quite ironic" that ...
Jan 20, 2025

'Blue Monday' recognized as most depressing time of year — but there's hope in Medicine Hat
Jan. 20 is Blue Monday, observed by many as the most depressing day of the year.This takes into account weather conditions and the time of year, being one month into winter.Jeremy Fonteyne, provisiona...
Jan 20, 2025

Alberta RCMP and law enforcement partners launch Operation Cold Start
The Alberta RCMP are partnering with law enforcement partners across the province for Operation Cold Start from Jan. 20 to Jan. 24.The program is designed to work with the public to reduce the theft o...
Jan 20, 2025

Donald Trump doesn't mention Canada in inaugural speech as Trudeau calls for unity
After two months of political consternation over U.S. President Donald Trump's plans for his country's relationship with Canada, the Republican leader's inaugural speech marking his return to the Whit...
Jan 20, 2025