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Statue of Vancouver's Gastown founder torn down during women's memorial march
VANCOUVER - Police say they are investigating after a statue commemorating the founder of a Vancouver neighbourhood was pulled down during the annual Women's Memorial March on Monday. Police say sever...
Feb 14, 2022
Flames acquire forward Tyler Toffoli from Canadiens for two players, two draft picks.
CALGARY - The Calgary Flames added a new face on Monday, but also a familiar face to many. The acquisition of forward, Tyler Toffoli, in a trade with the Montreal Canadiens reunites the 29-year-old wi...
Feb 14, 2022
Comfort kits will honour Jaylyn Layton, help kids in hospital
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Jaylyn Layton passed away in 2014 after a battle with osteogenic sarcoma, the same cancer Terry Fox had.Now, Jaylyn's family will see her legacy live on at Medicine Hat Regional Hos...
Feb 14, 2022
CF Montreal seeks retribution against Mexico's Santos Laguna in Champions League
MONTREAL - March 5, 2009 is a day that lives in infamy for many Montreal soccer fans. The Montreal Impact were in Mexico and just five minutes away from pulling off an incredible upset and advancing t...
Feb 14, 2022
Federal government expands Fintrac powers to crack down on blockade financing
OTTAWA - The federal government is broadening the scope of anti-money laundering rules and directing banks to cut off services to those suspected of aiding the trucker protesters as it looks to put an...
Feb 14, 2022
Known active COVID-19 cases dropping quickly in city, province
The number of known active COVID-19 cases in Medicine Hat is down by nearly 200 since Friday and by more than 3,300 in the province.There are now 1,528 Albertans in hospital with COVID-19, 124 of whic...
Feb 14, 2022
Current event: Boat launched by US students lands in Norway
RYE, N.H. (AP) - A small boat launched in October 2020 by some New Hampshire middle school students and containing photos, fall leaves, acorns and state quarters has been found 462 days later - by a s...
Feb 14, 2022
Changes made to City Hall public access and capacity limits
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Regular public access has been reopened at Medicine Hat City Hall.Effective today, the citizens can enter city hall through any of the three public entrances - the southwest corner ...
Feb 14, 2022
Canada to give $500M loan, send $7.8M in lethal weapons to Ukraine: Trudeau
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada will provide a $500-million loan and $7.8 million worth of lethal equipment and ammunition to Ukraine as the threat of a Russian invasion grows. He s...
Feb 14, 2022
Teen who recorded Floyd's killing cries on witness stand
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - The teenager who recorded the widely seen video of George Floyd's killing began crying Monday as she started testifying in the federal trial of three former Minneapolis police o...
Feb 14, 2022