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Last troops exit Afghanistan, ending America's longest war
WASHINGTON (AP) - The United States completed its withdrawal from Afghanistan late Monday, ending America's longest war and closing a chapter in military history likely to be remembered for colossal f...
Aug 30, 2021
Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign veteran American receiver Naaman Roosevelt
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have signed veteran receiver Naaman Roosevelt. The native of Buffalo, N.Y., played with the Saskatchewan Roughriders from 2015-19. Roosevelt was Saskatchewan's mos...
Aug 30, 2021
4th annual International Drug Overdose Awareness Day event happening Tuesday
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Tomorrow evening, the Medicine Hat Drug Coalition will host its fourth annual event dedicated to honoring loved ones lost to overdoses.Every year on August 31, the world recognizes ...
Aug 30, 2021
Alberta announces new 'micro-credential opportunities' in Lethbridge post-secondary schools
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge College and the University of Lethbridge are making flexible learning options to help people take the next step in their profession or explore new career opportunities."As ...
Aug 30, 2021
NDP's Phillips says UCP has abandoned Albertans in COVID's fourth wave
Alberta's NDP is calling on the United Conservative government to "stop hiding and show leadership" to get the province through the fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.Lethbridge-West MLA Shannon Phi...
Aug 30, 2021
Tory candidate in N.S. withdraws from race after online sexual assault allegations
HALIFAX - A Conservative candidate in Nova Scotia withdrew from the federal election Monday after an allegation of sexual assault surfaced on social media. Troy Myers, the candidate for Dartmouth-Cole...
Aug 30, 2021
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, a 'foreigner' in Ottawa
OTTAWA - One day in April 2020, Bloc Qubcois leader Yves-Franois Blanchet felt he'd had it with the games surrounding politics. At the time, the COVID-19 pandemic had forced his party and the New Demo...
Aug 30, 2021
Curling Canada to require COVID-19 vaccinations to attend or play in events
Curling Canada says all athletes, fans, staff and media will have to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to participate in or attend affiliated events. The country's governing body for curli...
Aug 30, 2021
'A lot more to be done': Three women vie for Nunavut's single seat in Parliament
IQALUIT, Nunavut - For the second federal election in a row, three women will face off for Nunavut's only seat in Parliament. The riding is up for grabs Sept. 20 after New Democratic Party MP Mumilaaq...
Aug 30, 2021
Quebec Health Department recommends third COVID-19 vaccine dose for immunocompromised
MONTREAL - Quebec's Health Department is recommending a third dose of COVID-19 vaccine for people who are immunocompromised or on dialysis. The department said today its recommendation is based on adv...
Aug 30, 2021