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South Carolina inmate dies by lethal injection in state’s first execution in 13 years
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina put inmate Freddie Owens to death Friday as the state restarted executions after an unintended 13-year pause because prison officials couldn't get the drugs needed...
Sep 20, 2024
Animal bones found underground during construction downtown Medicine Hat
Construction came to a standstill for a short period of time on Third Street Southwest in Medicine Hat's downtown on Thursday.The Medicine Hat Police Service had been notified about some bones found u...
Sep 20, 2024
Canadian cricketers defeat Oman for second straight win in World League 2 play
KING CITY, Ont. - Harsh Thaker scored 93 runs and captain Nicholas Kirton added 57 to help Canada defeat Oman by 59 runs Friday in ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 play. It marked a second straight half...
Sep 20, 2024
Vancouver Canucks goalie Silovs confident, calm heading into new season
PENTICTON, B.C. - Arturs Silovs was the Vancouver Canucks breakout star during last season's playoffs - and not only for his fashion sense. Now, with Vancouver's leading goalie Thatcher Demko sideline...
Sep 20, 2024
Joly says around 45,000 Canadians are in Lebanon as violence escalates
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Mlanie Joly says close to 45,000 Canadians are in Lebanon months after warning there is no guarantee Ottawa can evacuate them if the situation deteriorates further. J...
Sep 20, 2024
Canada announces $151 million for polio eradication, after outbreak in Gaza Strip
OTTAWA - Canada is setting aside $151 million for the fight to eradicate polio worldwide. International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen announced the news at a Rotary International conference in Tor...
Sep 20, 2024
Dozens rally in Medicine Hat to protect parental rights
Warning: This article contains strong langauge.About 50 people rallied to protect parental rights in Medicine Hat on Friday as part of a national protest simultaneously taking place across Canada.The ...
Sep 20, 2024
RCMP officers face firing over 'atrocious' racist behaviour, harassment
VANCOUVER - Three RCMP members from a Metro Vancouver detachment could be fired over alleged "atrocious," "racist" and "horrible" behaviour detailed by a fellow officer. A schedule from the RCMP shows...
Sep 20, 2024
Hobbled Redblacks look to clinch playoff spot with win over league-leading Alouettes
OTTAWA - Playoff hopes are on the line as the Ottawa Redblacks host the Montreal Alouettes on Saturday. The Alouettes (10-2-1) have already secured a playoff berth, but a win, coupled with a Toronto l...
Sep 20, 2024
Canadiens' St. Louis preaches patience as Laine, Dach, Newhook build chemistry
MONTREAL - Martin St. Louis knows Patrik Laine and Kirby Dach can be difference-makers on the Montreal Canadiens' second line. The Canadiens head coach says his job now is to preach patience as the tw...
Sep 20, 2024