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Engineers say better forecasting, warnings could protect B.C. from disasters
VANCOUVER - A panel of engineers says better forecasting and co-ordination could help prepare British Columbia for natural disasters, while they warn the spring thaw and rain could compound damage cau...
Dec 15, 2021
Blackhawks, Beach's attorney meet with mediator for 1st time
CHICAGO (AP) - Representatives for the Chicago Blackhawks and a former player who is suing the team over how it handled his allegations of sexual assault against an assistant coach were meeting with a...
Dec 15, 2021
NHL Notebook: Players weigh risks, look for information as Olympic decision looms
NHL players had been expressing an overwhelming desire to take part in the Beijing Olympics. After the league skipped the sporting showcase four years ago, it could be the last chance for some of the ...
Dec 15, 2021
Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies named Canada Soccer player of the year
OTTAWA - Bayern Munich star and national men's team anchor Alphonso Davies was named Canada Soccer player of the year on Wednesday. Davies, who had five goals and eight assists for Canada this year, e...
Dec 15, 2021
UK COVID cases hit record; Top doctor warns of worse to come
LONDON (AP) - The U.K. recorded the highest number of confirmed new COVID-19 infections Wednesday since the pandemic began, and England's chief medical officer warned the situation is likely to get wo...
Dec 15, 2021
Blue Bombers quarterback Zach Collaros headlines list of CFL all-stars
TORONTO - Quarterback Zach Collaros of the Grey Cup champion Winnipeg Blue Bombers headlined Wednesday's list of Canadian Football League all-stars for the 2021 season. Collaros, the league's most out...
Dec 15, 2021
Teachers and parents score curriculum victory but work remains, says ATA
The Alberta Teachers Association is sharing its thoughts on the Alberta government's announcement on Monday that it is taking steps to address feedback from parents, teachers and subject matter expert...
Dec 15, 2021
Crescent Heights drama readying SpongeBob Musical for next year
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Tickets are on sale for the first public performances by Crescent Heights High School's drama department in almost two years.In February 2022, the school will present The SpongeBob ...
Dec 15, 2021
Critics still worried about immigration backlog after feds pledge $85M
OTTAWA - Opposition critics say they're still skeptical the federal government will be able to quickly plow through the massive backlog in immigration applications after Trudeau's Liberals promised to...
Dec 15, 2021
Cowessess to get $700,000 from feds for names on unmarked graves
The Cowessess First Nation in Saskatchewan is to receive more than $700,000 from the federal government to help put names to unmarked graves found at a former residential school.In June, the First Nat...
Dec 15, 2021