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As viral illnesses surge, pressure starts to build on southern Alberta hospitals
MEDICINE HAT, AB - A surge of viral illnesses are putting strain on hospitals over capacity and understaffed in Alberta's big cities that, left unattended, could bring consistently longer wait times t...
Dec 13, 2023
University of Wisconsin regents back GOP deal for funding in exchange for limiting diversity efforts
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - In a surprising about-face, the Universities of Wisconsin regents approved a deal Wednesday evening with Republican legislators to limit diversity positions at the system's two do...
Dec 13, 2023
Suspended Chicago Wolves coach Bob Nardella denies using anti-gay language
Chicago Wolves head coach Bob Nardella has denied directing a homophobic remark toward an official a day after receiving a 10-game suspension from the American Hockey League. The AHL said in a stateme...
Dec 13, 2023
Macklin Celebrini makes Canada's world junior roster
OAKVILLE, Ont. - Macklin Celebrini will be on the plane to Sweden. The 17-year-old presumptive No. 1 pick at June's NHL draft was named to Canada's roster announced Wednesday for the 2024 world junior...
Dec 13, 2023
House approves impeachment inquiry into President Biden as Republicans rally behind investigation
WASHINGTON (AP) - The House on Wednesday authorized the impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, with every Republican rallying behind the politically charged process despite lingering concerns a...
Dec 13, 2023
Alberta expands access to Cystic Fibrosis medication to those aged two to five
EDMONTON, AB - The Government of Alberta has approved increased access to an important medication.On December 13, 2023, the province announced that access to Trikafta has been expanded, allowing it to...
Dec 13, 2023
Stranger charged with break-in, murder in slaying of Detroit synagogue leader
DETROIT (AP) - Authorities filed a murder charge Wednesday in the October slaying of a Detroit synagogue leader, alleging that she was killed by a stranger who broke into her home. There was not a "sh...
Dec 13, 2023
Charges stayed against Medicine Hat man accused of kidnapping
MEDICINE HAT, AB - A stay of proceedings has been entered in the case of a Medicine Hat man accused of kidnapping.READ MORE: Local man will stand trial for kidnappingSixty-six year old Lester Landry w...
Dec 13, 2023
French actor Gérard Depardieu stripped of Order of Quebec after documentary remarks
QUEBEC - The Quebec government has stripped French actor Grard Depardieu of his Order of Quebec after "shocking" comments made by the actor came to light in a documentary film The release of a documen...
Dec 13, 2023
Former captains highlight list of Rugby Canada's Hall of Fame Class of '23
Former Canada captains Mike James and Jen Kish lead the list of nine inductees to Rugby Canada Hall of Fame as the Class of 2023. They are joined by fellow players Andrea Burk, Mark Cardinal, Steve Gr...
Dec 13, 2023