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Man charged with storming Capitol made rap videos about riot
A South Dakota man charged this week with storming the U.S. Capitol last year performed rap songs about the riot in videos posted on his YouTube channel, federal authorities say. A relative told the F...
Jan 13, 2022
New vaccination incentives needed, says Alberta's former top doctor
A former chief medical health officer says Alberta needs new COVID-19 vaccination incentives to help protect health care and the public.Dr. James Talbot says that should include both positive and nega...
Jan 13, 2022
Prince Andrew stripped of military titles and patronages
LONDON, U.K. - A major shakeup at Buckingham Palace. The Royal Family put out a brief statement Thursday, saying that "The Duke of York's military affiliations and Royal patronages have been returned ...
Jan 13, 2022
Province announces new immigration pathway to help growing tech sector
EDMONTON, AB - The province has announced a new initiative that will help attract "tech-savvy newcomers" to Alberta in order to support the economy and tech industry.The Accelerated Tech Pathway will ...
Jan 13, 2022
Tim Hortons coming to Maple Creek
MAPLE CREEK, SK - One of Canada's most well-known fast-food chains is coming to Maple Creek.A Tim Hortons will soon be under construction and is expected to open in town this summer.The idea was first...
Jan 13, 2022
Curlers Homan and Morris to represent Canada in mixed doubles at Beijing Games
Curlers John Morris and Rachel Homan have been picked to represent Canada in mixed doubles at the Beijing Olympics. Curling Canada consulted with the Canadian Olympic Committee and Own the Podium befo...
Jan 13, 2022
Canada joins with Mexico to dispute how U.S. interprets USMCA auto rules of origin
WASHINGTON - Canada is joining forces with Mexico to challenge how the United States is interpreting the new rules that govern duty-free cars and trucks. Mexico last week asked for a dispute resolutio...
Jan 13, 2022
Canada's Auger-Aliassime faces 90th-ranked Finn to kick off Australian Open campaign
MELBOURNE, Australia - Felix Auger-Aliassime, the top-ranked Canadian at the Australian Open, will face Finland's Emil Ruusuvuori in the first round of the first tennis major of the year. The 21-year-...
Jan 13, 2022
FuboTV acquires Canadian rights to English Premier League
TORONTO - FuboTV, a streaming service that offers sports and entertainment programming, has secured Canadian rights to the English Premier League for the next three seasons starting this summer. The d...
Jan 13, 2022
Russia warns of Cuba, Venezuela deployment if tensions mount
MOSCOW (AP) - A senior Russian diplomat warned on Thursday that a Russian military deployment to Cuba and Venezuela can't be excluded if tensions with the United States mount. Deputy Foreign Minister ...
Jan 13, 2022