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Private donation helps attract teachers to rural B.C. with $10,000 cash welcome gifts
A rural school district in the British Columbia Interior has filled a shortfall of teachers with help from an anonymous benefactor who donated $200,000 to welcome new educators. At a time when schools...
Sep 07, 2023
Trudeau visits Singapore to promote Canadian businesses, products
SINGAPORE - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is continuing his tour of the Indo-Pacific region this week with a visit to Singapore to promote Canadian business and products. His two-day visit is expected...
Sep 06, 2023
Carlos Alcaraz averts an early challenge from Alexander Zverev to return to the US Open semifinals
NEW YORK (AP) - Carlos Alcaraz found himself in a hint of a predicament 35 minutes into his U.S. Open quarterfinal against Alexander Zverev on Wednesday night. At 3-all in the first set under the ligh...
Sep 06, 2023
Ottawa Senators sign defenceman Jake Sanderson to eight-year, US$64.4M extension
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators have signed defenceman Jake Sanderson to an eight-year, US$64.4-million extension, the team announced Wednesday. Sanderson had four goals and 28 assists in 77 games as a r...
Sep 06, 2023
Former Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum to be the ruling party's presidential candidate
MEXICO CITY (AP) - The former mayor of Mexico City will be the dominant ruling party's presidential candidate, making it highly likely that Mexico will elect its first female president next year. The ...
Sep 06, 2023
Police return emotional support rabbit that ran loose in Vancouver SkyTrain station
VANCOUVER - A rabbit that hopped the tracks at a downtown Vancouver transit station was reunited with its owner after efforts by passengers and police. Metro Vancouver Transit Police say the bunny was...
Sep 06, 2023
Rep. Chris Stewart’s ex-staffer Celeste Maloy wins Utah special election primary to replace him
A former staffer for Utah Rep. Chris Stewart won a three-way Republican primary in a special election to succeed him after he resigns from office. Celeste Maloy defeated former state Rep. Becky Edward...
Sep 06, 2023
Man convicted of killing woman in Saskatchewan arrested in B.C., parole suspended
VICTORIA - A man who brutally murdered an Indigenous woman in Saskatoon is back in custody and his parole has been suspended. Victoria police say Kenneth MacKay, who is 49, was arrested Friday but did...
Sep 06, 2023
Ratepayers react to council relief program, further investigation of rate setting
MEDICINE HAT, AB - The immediate cost pressure relief approved by city council on Tuesday is getting overall thumbs up from utility ratepayers but are still waiting for a longer-term solution.Councill...
Sep 06, 2023
City dealing with invasive species after fish dumped in Medicine Hat pond
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Invasive species released into ecosystems often have no natural predators, and outcompete native species in the area. This can create an unbalanced and unhealthy ecosystem. And in o...
Sep 06, 2023