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Higher rates of mental disorders, suicidal thoughts among transgender people: study
TORONTO - Serious mental health disorders and thoughts of suicide are more prevalent among people who are transgender or gender diverse in Canada, researchers say. Their study published recently in th...
Oct 09, 2024

Feds move ahead with sustainable investing guidelines, but details still scarce
TORONTO - Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says the federal government is moving ahead with guidelines around sustainable investing and corporate climate disclosures, but details on the plans are sc...
Oct 09, 2024

Red Deer women get probation and community service after assault of Innisfail RCMP member
Two women from Red Deer who were accused of assaulting an Innisfail police officer in 2023 have been sentenced.An RCMP media release at the time of the incident shared the following:It was June 3, 202...
Oct 09, 2024

'I feel very, very lucky': Canucks centre J.T. Miller set to play 800th game
VANCOUVER - There was a time J.T. Miller struggled to work his way into an NHL lineup. Now the 31-year-old is a stalwart centre for the Vancouver Canucks - and he's set to play his 800th regular-seaso...
Oct 09, 2024

'Wired' after election debate, NDP's Eby says he'll focus on relaying improvements
RICHMOND, B.C. - British Columbia New Democrat Leader David Eby says he was "wired" and had trouble falling asleep after the televised election debate, adding that he would see his performance as succ...
Oct 09, 2024

Alberta Sports Hall of Fame offering a Night at the Museum
Red Deer youth are invited to spend a Nigh at the Museum: Epic Edition, a sleepover adventure at the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame. Designed for ages 10-15, the night will be filled with games and inter...
Oct 09, 2024

Red Deer Hospital seeking visitor navigation volunteers
The Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre (RDRHC) is seeking volunteers for its wayfinding team to help visitors navigate the building amidst increasing construction activity.Wayfinders are expected to he...
Oct 09, 2024

U15 AAA Rebels hosting Fall Classic Oct. 10-13
The annual U15 AAA Rebels Fall Classic is happening Oct. 10-13 at the G.H. Dawe Community Centre.The tournament features 15 teams, mostly from around Alberta, but also visitors from Vancouver, B.C., P...
Oct 09, 2024

Canadian Karina LeBlanc to step down as Thorns GM, take new role with team ownership
PORTLAND - Canadian Karina LeBlanc is stepping down as GM of the Portland Thorns at the end of the NWSL season, the team announced Wednesday. The former Canadian international goalkeeper will transiti...
Oct 09, 2024

MLSE boss says 'everything is on the table' at Toronto FC, including the Italians
TORONTO - Change is coming at Toronto FC. And while Toronto (11-19-4) was just eliminated from playoff contention, work has been underway for months on what's needed to revive the ailing Major League ...
Oct 09, 2024