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47% of Albertans $200 or less away from bankruptcy; report
Nearly half of Albertans say there is a short distance between themselves and financial insolvency.That is according to the latest Consumer Debt Index report from MNP.About 47 per cent of Albertans wh...
Jul 16, 2025
Montreal Canadiens sign local forward Joe Veleno to one-year contract
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens have signed forward Joe Veleno to a one-year contract, the NHL club announced Wednesday. The 25-year-old from Montreal had eight goals and nine assists in 74 games la...
Jul 16, 2025
Syla Swords powers Canada past South Korea into U19 FIBA World Cup quarters
BRNO - Syla Swords scored 15 points to lead Canada past South Korea 70-58 Wednesday in the Round of 16 at the Under-19 FIBA Women's World Cup. Canada, which went 3-0 in group play, used a 15-0 run in ...
Jul 16, 2025
A key coalition partner of Netanyahu is quitting, leaving him with minority in Israeli parliament
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) - A key governing partner of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday it is quitting the government, leaving him with a minority in parliament. The Shas ultra-Ort...
Jul 16, 2025
Edmonton's Royal Mayfair Golf Club to host CPKC Women's Open in 2026
EDMONTON - Edmonton's Royal Mayfair Golf Club will host the 2026 CPKC Women's Open. Golf Canada made the announcement on Wednesday morning, setting up next year's national women's championship. Royal ...
Jul 16, 2025
Wildfires show why CBC needs public safety mandate: researcher
OTTAWA - The wildfires that are flaring up across Canada again are one of the reasons public safety should be added to CBC/Radio-Canada's mandate, a new report from a research centre at McGill Univers...
Jul 16, 2025
Medicine Hat Jr. Mavs start quest for Little League glory with win
The Medicine Hat U13 Jr. Mavs start their quest for a Canadian Little League Intermediate Championship on Wednesday.The first game of the tournament for the Mavs was July 16 at 8:30 a.m. against Team ...
Jul 16, 2025
Camp Day fundraiser hosted by Tim Hortons Wednesday
Tim Hortons is hosting it's annual Camp Day fundraiser on Wednesday, July 16.100 per cent of the proceeds from every hot and iced coffee sold on Camp Day goes to support TimHortons Foundation Camps.Th...
Jul 16, 2025
Air quality statement ends in Medicine Hat area Wednesday afternoon
An air quality statement in effect for Medicine Hat, in place since following a warning on Monday was lifted Wednesday afternoon.Environment Canada had the air quality at a high risk of seven early We...
Jul 16, 2025
CFL reinstates veteran defensive lineman Shawn Lemon after gambling suspension
TORONTO - The CFL has reinstated veteran defensive lineman Shawn Lemon. The CFL suspended Lemon, 36, indefinitely April 24, 2024 for wagering on league games in 2021 while a member of the Calgary Stam...
Jul 16, 2025