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Trudeau pushes for RCMP reform during final days in office
OTTAWA - During his final days in office, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is pushing for long-promised reform to the RCMP. A government report released Monday, which highlights concerns about Canada's c...
Mar 10, 2025
Newly independent MLA Scott Sinclair disappointed, but not ruling out return to UCP
A rural United Conservative backbencher kicked out of caucus last week for opposing the government's budget says he's disappointed but isn't ruling out a return to the party.Scott Sinclair, the now-in...
Mar 10, 2025
New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole to have Tommy John surgery on Tuesday
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Yankees ace Gerrit Cole will have season-ending Tommy John surgery on his right elbow on Tuesday. The Yankees said the 34-year-old right-hander was examined Monday by Dr. Neal ElAtt...
Mar 10, 2025
New York State fires 2,000 prison guards who refuse to return to work after wildcat strike
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - New York fired more than 2,000 prison guards Monday for failing to return to work after a weekslong wildcat strike that crippled the state's correctional system, but said enough of...
Mar 10, 2025
Panthers' Aaron Ekblad suspended 20 games for violating NHL's performance-enhancing drug policy
NEW YORK (AP) - Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad has been suspended 20 games without pay for violating the NHL and NHL Players Association's policy on performance-enhancing drugs. The league a...
Mar 10, 2025
Reworking of problematic Medicine Hat intersection 'detrimental', business owner says
The re-engineering of a Medicine Hat intersection has nearby businesses up in arms about the city's priorities in the downtown core.---Third Street Southeast and Sixth Avenue Southeast has been labell...
Mar 10, 2025
Mark Carney is the new Liberal leader. What happens now?
OTTAWA - Mark Carney was elected to lead the Liberal party on Sunday and will soon become Canada's next prime minister. Carney captured 85.9 per cent of the Liberal vote - far ahead of opponents Chrys...
Mar 10, 2025
Precipitation for Medicine Hat in spring 'ideal' as Banff sees driest winter on record
Medicine Hat will require more precipitation this spring to avoid drought conditions later this year, an Environment Canada meteorologist says.While spring doesn't begin until March 20, meteorological...
Mar 10, 2025
Trump warns that arrest of Palestinian activist at Columbia will be 'first of many'
NEW YORK (AP) - President Donald Trump warned Monday that the arrest and possible deportation of a Palestinian activist who helped lead protests at Columbia University will be the first "of many to co...
Mar 10, 2025
Knight, Stacey, Rooney named PWHL's three stars of the week
TORONTO - Boston Fleet forward Hilary Knight, Montral Victoire forward Laura Stacey and Minnesota Frost goaltender Maddie Rooney are the Professional Women's Hockey League's three stars of the week. K...
Mar 10, 2025