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NHL schedule leaves room for Olympic break, league says talks ongoing
The schedule for the upcoming NHL season leaves room for an Olympic break, but the league says no final decision has been made on whether players will compete in the 2022 Beijing Games. The NHL said i...
Jul 22, 2021
Sail Canada launching three new development centres across the country
KINGSTON, Ont. - Sail Canada is planning to launch three new national sailing centres across the country in an effort to help athletes further develop. The organization says the centres will be set up...
Jul 22, 2021
New agriculture program for students at Irvine School
IRVINE, AB - It doesn't look like much right now but in a few weeks, it will be an innovative outdoor classroom. The new Agriculture Discovery Centre at Irvine School will be a student-led farm.Studen...
Jul 22, 2021
Without rain, fire risk still high in city and region
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Even though temperatures have cooled a bit this week the risk of fire remains high in the city and surrounding area. "The best I can say is it's imperative people to understand that...
Jul 22, 2021
Dany Fortin says 'career appears to be over' after leak of misconduct investigation
OTTAWA - Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin says his career "appears to be over" after he was abruptly removed from his role overseeing Canada's COVID-19 vaccine rollout because of a decades-old allegation of sexu...
Jul 22, 2021
Funding announced for mental health supports for residential school survivors
EDMONTON, AB - Survivors of residential schools and their families will soon have better mental health supports.Health Minister Tyler Shandro announced nearly $8 million Thursday to support Indigenous...
Jul 22, 2021
Liberals interfering with 'exclusive jurisdiction' of House, Speaker tells court
OTTAWA - House of Commons Speaker Anthony Rota says a federal attempt to shield documents related to the firing of two scientists is a violation of parliamentary privilege and must be tossed out of co...
Jul 22, 2021
Montreal Canadiens captain Shea Weber won't play next season, possibly ever again: GM
MONTREAL - Marc Bergevin says injuries will keep Montreal Canadiens captain Shea Weber off the ice next season and the veteran defenceman may have played the last game of his hockey career. The Habs g...
Jul 22, 2021
'Escalation' of threats, vandalism against Vancouver churches: police
VANCOUVER - There's been a "dramatic increase" in the number of vandalism or mischief incidents against properties owned by churches in Vancouver, and police say they're concerned an escalation could ...
Jul 22, 2021
Veteran CFL linebacker Henoc Muamba is settling into life with the Toronto Argonauts
TORONTO - Different team, different city, same scenario for Henoc Muamba. The veteran linebacker is in his first training camp with the Toronto Argonauts after signing with them in March. But change i...
Jul 22, 2021