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First Nations Health Authority backs harm reduction on B.C. overdose anniversary
WEST VANCOUVER - The top doctor at British Columbia's First Nations Health Authority says deaths from toxic drugs may have dipped, but now is not the time to pull back on life-saving measures, especia...
Apr 14, 2025
Attack by gunmen leaves at least 40 people dead in Nigeria, the country's president says
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) - Nigeria's president said on Monday that at least 40 people were killed when Muslim gunmen, believed to be herders, attacked a Christian farming community in the north-central par...
Apr 14, 2025
Short turnaround: Raptors upbeat about 2025-26 season after just one rebuilding year
TORONTO - Scottie Barnes leaned back in his chair, ran his hands through his hair, looked around the room and grinned when asked about the 2025-26 Toronto Raptors. "My expectations for the team? I exp...
Apr 14, 2025
Medicine Hat firefighters raise $13K for muscular dystrophy with rooftop campout
Medicine Hat Firefighters descended the roof of Fire Station No. 2 Sunday after a weekend of camping out to fundraise for people living with muscular dystrophy, raising $13,348 for the cause.The four ...
Apr 14, 2025
Canada scores five third-period goals, downs Czechia 7-1 in women's world hockey
ESK BUDJOVICE - Marie-Philip Poulin and Kristin O'Neill each scored twice for Canada in a 7-1 win over host Czechia at the women's world hockey championship Monday. Daryl Watts, Sophie Jaques and Jenn...
Apr 14, 2025
US Army to control land on Mexico border as part of base, migrants could be detained, officials say
WASHINGTON (AP) - A long sliver of federal land along the U.S.-Mexico border that President Donald Trump is turning over to the Department of Defense would be controlled by the Army as part of a base,...
Apr 14, 2025
Ticats quarterback sees addition of Kenny Lawler benefiting veteran Tim White
They're teammates now with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, but Tim White wants a lot more than just friendship from Kenny Lawler this season. Lawler signed a two-year deal with Hamilton as a free agent follo...
Apr 14, 2025
'We should be fine': Impact of U.S. tariffs not a major worry for new Flames arena
CALGARY - It's three floors down and nowhere to go but up for the new $900-million arena for the NHL's Calgary Flames, even with the ongoing tariff war with the United States. The building - to be nam...
Apr 14, 2025
SEAVC Rattlers teams bring home provincial medals
The South East Alberta Volleyball Club had a number of teams successful at their divisional provincials over the weekend.SEAVC Rattlers Gold Girls team won gold in the 18U division three category.SEAV...
Apr 14, 2025
Lockdown at Brooks high school lifted after Monday alert
A Brooks high school was placed on lockdown Monday morning after a report of a potential threat, police say.Brooks RCMP received the threat report for Brooks Composite High School at approximately 8:2...
Apr 14, 2025