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Training Camp 2.0: Toronto Raptors have crash course over three-day break
TORONTO - A new-look Toronto Raptors team means turning a three-day break into a mini-training camp. The Raptors have introduced five new players to their roster in the past month, trading for Canadia...
Jan 24, 2024
'These girls work very hard': Four Medicine Hat gymnasts prepare for Alberta Winter Games
Every two years the Alberta Winter Games brings together the best young talent from all over the province. With the Games around the corner in February, there will be some Medicine Hat gymnastics tale...
Jan 24, 2024
Canada's Aaron Cockerill off to flying start on DP World Tour after tie for fourth
Just nine tournaments into the DP World Tour season, Canada's Aaron Cockerill is already in the best position of his career. Cockerill, from Stony Mountain, Man., tied for fourth at the Dubai Desert C...
Jan 24, 2024
Sutton-Québec president arrested on arson charges, allegedly against competitors
MONTREAL - The president and co-founder of real estate firm Sutton-Qubec is facing arson and conspiracy charges linked to fires allegedly started in buildings housing other brokers. Court documents in...
Jan 24, 2024
CP NewsAlert: Man faces seven weapons charges after Edmonton City Hall shooting
EDMONTON - A man is facing weapons charges, including the use of incendiary devices, after shots were fired Tuesday at Edmonton City Hall. The seven charges against 28-year-old Bezhani Sarvar also inc...
Jan 24, 2024
As Ottawa warms up, Rideau Canal to close for skaters just four days after opening
Ottawa's Rideau Canal is set to close for skating at 10 p.m. this evening, just four days after a section of the skateway was first opened for the season. The National Capital Commission says on its w...
Jan 24, 2024
Bank of Canada holds key interest rate at 5 per cent, signals shift toward rate cut talks
The Bank of Canada held its key interest rate at five per cent Wednesday and signalled it has begun discussing when it should start cutting rates."With overall demand in the economy no longer running ...
Jan 24, 2024
'0 to 1% vacancy rate': Medicine Hat Economic Development rejigging incentives in the face of rental challenges
Medicine Hat Economic Development, formerly known as Invest Medicine Hat, has focused on attracting and incentivizing businesses to invest in the city for years.Regular incentives include tax relief f...
Jan 24, 2024
Mooibroek joins Epping, Howard as favourites in deep Ontario curling playdowns field
Glenn Howard and John Epping are usually the skips to beat at the Ontario men's curling championship. Add another name to that list for this week's playdowns in Dorchester, Ont. Sam Mooibroek's young ...
Jan 24, 2024
Ohio bans gender-affirming care and restricts transgender athletes despite GOP governor's veto
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Ohio has banned gender-affirming care for minors and restricted transgender women's and girls' participation on sports teams, a move that has families of transgender children scr...
Jan 24, 2024