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Atlanta to host 2025 MLB All-Star Game after losing 2021 game over objections to voting law
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Major League Baseball will play its 2025 All-Star Game in Atlanta, four years after moving the game from Truist Park to Denver's Coors Field over objections to changes in Georg...
Nov 16, 2023
Province taking nominations for Alberta Sport Recognition Awards
The Government of Alberta is now taking nominations for the next batch of Alberta Sport Recognition Awards.Established in 1987, the awards acknowledge the outstanding achievements and commitment of co...
Nov 16, 2023
Foreign workers who claim exploitation by Quebec company say Ottawa no longer helping
MONTREAL - A group of foreign workers who allege they were lured to Canada under false pretences are accusing the federal government of reneging on its promise to help them get work permits. Octavio Z...
Nov 16, 2023
In Montreal, a visual competition between pro-Israel, pro-Palestinian demonstrators
MONTREAL - In Montreal, symbols of the war between Israel and Hamas are everywhere. Jarring signs and graffiti demonstrating support for the Israeli or Palestinian causes have become part of the citys...
Nov 16, 2023
Help make Christmas brighter for families fleeing domestic violence
Medicine Hat, AB--Hatters are being encouraged to help make the holidays merry and bright for those fleeing family violence in our city.The Medicine Hat Women's Shelter Society is kicking of the annua...
Nov 16, 2023
Montreal Alouettes kick returner James Letcher Jr. turns heads after biding his time
HAMILTON - Having waited his turn this season, Alouettes kick returner James Letcher Jr. is making the most of his close-up. Promoted from the practice roster for Week 17 of the CFL season, the diminu...
Nov 16, 2023
Jury reaches verdict in trial of man accused in London, Ont., attack
WINDSOR, Ont. - The jury at the trial of a man accused of killing four members of a Muslim family in London, Ont., has reached a verdict. Jurors began their deliberations on Wednesday evening, after r...
Nov 16, 2023
Provincial program to provide Oyen seniors with accessible transportation
EDMONTON, AB. - Oyen is one of five rural communities in Alberta that will receive funding for accessible transportation for seniors. Oyen will receive $242,000 for the program, part of a total of $1....
Nov 16, 2023
Montreal-area mayor receives death threats over plan to cull deer in local park
LONGUEUIL, Que. - The mayor of a Montreal-area city has allegedly been targeted by death threats in connection with a plan to cull most of the white-tailed deer living in a local park. A spokesman for...
Nov 16, 2023
Australia beats South Africa in thriller to set up Cricket World Cup final against India and Kohli
KOLKATA, India (AP) - Australia will play Virat Kohli and India for the Cricket World Cup trophy after beating South Africa by three wickets in a semifinal thriller on Thursday. After restricting the ...
Nov 16, 2023