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Ovarian cancer can be hard to detect: What to know about prevention, symptoms
Canadian-American figure skater Piper Gilles announced earlier this week that she had her left ovary removed after she was diagnosed with Stage 1 ovarian cancer in January. Gilles, 31, said she feels ...
May 11, 2023
Alleged victim of Quebec businessman accused of paying for sex sues for $8 million
MONTREAL - Another alleged victim of a prominent Quebec businessman accused of exploiting minors and young adults for sex has filed a lawsuit against him. Montreal-based law firm CaLex filed an $8-mil...
May 11, 2023
Man arrested at Alberta legislature after gun pointed at construction workers: police
EDMONTON - Police say a man has been arrested at the Alberta legislature after a gun was allegedly pointed at some construction workers.Edmonton police say they were told that a man was spray-painting...
May 11, 2023
Ticats name veteran CFL coaches Reinebold, Milanovich to coaching staff
HAMILTON - Jeff Reinebold is back with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. The veteran CFL coach was named Hamilton's special-teams co-ordinator and assistant defensive backs coach Thursday. This marks Reinebold...
May 11, 2023
Disaster risk profile warns Canada ill-prepared for a major earthquake
OTTAWA - The first draft of a new national disaster risk assessment report warns that a major earthquake in British Columbia or parts of Ontario and Quebec could swiftly become the most costly natural...
May 11, 2023
Military being deployed to help battle Alberta wildfires
Members of the Canadian military have begun to deploy to support Alberta in its fight against wildfires raging in the province as Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement about hot, d...
May 11, 2023
Former intelligence officer calls on Canada to expel more Chinese diplomats
OTTAWA - A former intelligence officer with Canada's spy agency is calling on the federal government to kick out more Chinese diplomats, saying they have too big a presence in the country. Michel June...
May 11, 2023
US ambassador accuses South Africa of providing arms to Russia; president cites investigation
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) - The U. S. ambassador to South Africa accused the country Thursday of providing weapons to Russia via a cargo ship that docked secretly at a naval base near the city of C...
May 11, 2023
UCP, NDP leaders set to make announcements in Calgary as election campaign continues
Alberta's election campaign continues with United Conservative Leader Danielle Smith and NDP Leader Rachel Notley both scheduled to make announcements in Calgary today.Voters go to the polls on May 29...
May 11, 2023
Canada women look to end HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series season on high note in France
A season of change wraps up this weekend in Toulouse, France, for the Canadian women's rugby sevens side. While the eighth-ranked Canadians have not made the podium as they have in the past, coach Jac...
May 11, 2023