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Former Liberal fisheries minister Bernadette Jordan named consul general in Boston
OTTAWA - Bernadette Jordan, a former Liberal member of Parliament and a minister in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's cabinet, has been named Canada's new consul general in Boston. Jordan, who was first...
Dec 04, 2023
Travelling with Dan: Dinosaur Provincial Park
Welcome to Travelling with Dan. Hitting the road to explore sites on and off the beaten path is a passion of mine and I'd like to share some of my experiences with you.Travelling with Dan is presented...
Dec 04, 2023
Alpine Canada hoping Tremblant World Cup becomes a fixture after successful weekend
MONT-TREMBLANT, Que. - Alpine Canada president and chief executive officer Thrse Brisson gives Mont-Tremblant's first World Cup event in 40 years a "10-on-10" rating - and hopes it's here to stay. Fan...
Dec 04, 2023
A rare four-day break helps Raptors focus on consistency at season's quarter mark
TORONTO - A rare weekend off gave Pascal Siakam time to rest, recharge, and reflect on the first quarter of the NBA season. His conclusion? The Toronto Raptors must become more consistent. Siakam and ...
Dec 04, 2023
Taber man dies in industrial accident
TABER, AB - On November 27, 2023, the Taber Police and Emergency Services responded to an industrial accident in the 5800 block of 54th Avenue.Police say the initial investigation revealed that a 36-y...
Dec 04, 2023
Redblacks name veteran coach Tommy Condell as new offensive co-ordinator
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Redblacks have named Tommy Condell as their new offensive co-ordinator. The 52-year-old veteran CFL coach spent the past four seasons as offensive co-ordinator with the Hamilton Ti...
Dec 04, 2023
Ingram, Barzal, Hughes named NHL's three stars of the week
NEW YORK - Arizona goaltender Connor Ingram, New York Islanders centre Mathew Barzal and New Jersey centre Jack Hughes are the NHL's three stars of the week. Ingram went 3-0-0 with a 1.63 goals-agains...
Dec 04, 2023
NDP agriculture critic says he's not impressed by grocers' plans to stabilize prices
OTTAWA - New Democrat MP Alistair MacGregor says he has reviewed the major grocers' plans to stabilize prices, and he's unimpressed by what is in them. MacGregor, the NDP agriculture critic, spoke to ...
Dec 04, 2023
Man who swerved car near pro-Palestinian protester arrested for assault: Victoria PD
VICTORIA - Police in Victoria have arrested a man they say accelerated his car towards a pro-Palestinian protester near the British Columbia legislature over the weekend. Victoria Police say the man w...
Dec 04, 2023
Canadian defender Kyle Hiebert rewarded with new deal with St. Louis City FC
ST. LOUIS - Canadian defender Kyle Hiebert has signed a new contract with St. Louis City FC that runs through 2026 with a club option for 2027. Ignored in the 2022 MLS draft despite a stellar collegia...
Dec 04, 2023