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Quebec police investigating overnight fire at shrimp processing plant in Matane
MATANE, Que. - Quebec provincial police have taken over an investigation into an overnight fire at a shrimp processing plant in the town of Matane, roughly 350 kilometres northeast of Quebec City. The...
Mar 30, 2024
Canada's Gushue edges Czechia's Klima in extra end at world men's curling playdowns
SCHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland - Canada's Brad Gushue defeated Czechia's Lukas Klima 9-8 in an extra end on Saturday at the world men's curling championship. Gushue, from St. John's, N.L., made a hit-and-s...
Mar 30, 2024
New Canada Soccer boss provides financial update and the news isn't good
The newly appointed CEO and general secretary of Canada Soccer has provided an update on the governing body's finances and the news isn't good. Kevin Blue, who took up his post on March 14, says the g...
Mar 30, 2024
Medicine Hat Tigers lose game one in double overtime, game two Saturday at Co-op Place
The Medicine Hat Tigers looked like they were going to run away with game one of their Western Hockey League playoff series against the Red Deer Rebels early in the game on Friday night.Hometown produ...
Mar 30, 2024
Brooks Bandits complete regular season home games with an undefeated record at Centennial Regional Arena, team awards announced
For just the second time in team history, the Brooks Bandits have gone undefeated at home following a 3-1 victory over the Spruce Grove Saints on Friday at the Centennial Regional Arena.Keith McInnis,...
Mar 30, 2024
Nationwide Carbon Tax protests take place Monday, Medicine Hat area protest starts in Walsh
A nationwide protest is planned at a variety of locations around Canada on Monday, April 1 when the Carbon Tax increase comes into effect.In the Medicine Hat area protesters will be meeting in Walsh, ...
Mar 30, 2024
Wellspring Alberta receives funding from Medicine Hat Health Foundation
A donation from the Medicine Hat Health Foundation will bolster efforts to offer in-person cancer support programs for those living in Medicine Hat and area.The funding in the amount of $48,000 to Wel...
Mar 30, 2024
Ships with a second round of aid for Gaza have departed Cyprus as concerns about hunger soar
JERUSALEM (AP) - An international charity says a three-ship convoy has left a port in Cyprus to deliver 400 tons of food and other supplies to Gaza as concerns about hunger there soar. World Central K...
Mar 30, 2024
Police say multiple people are being held hostage in a Dutch town. They have evacuated nearby homes
EDE, Netherlands (AP) - Heavily armed police cordoned off part of a Dutch town on Saturday, saying that multiple people were being held hostage in a building there. Police spokesman Simen Klok told Th...
Mar 30, 2024
Is this real? AI ramps up risk of April Fools' Day foul-ups for corporate brands
Rebranding as "Voltswagen." Shutting down Trader Joe's. Emailing confirmation of a $750 food delivery. The range of April Fools' Day marketing pranks gone awry is as varied as their reception. Met wit...
Mar 30, 2024