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Environment Canada issues multiple warnings as B.C. braces for weekend heat
VANCOUVER - Environment Canada has issued a series of heat warnings for British Columbia stretching into next week, with parts of the province forecast to reach "very high temperatures" beginning Frid...
Jul 04, 2024

Calgary Stampede rodeo medical clinic treats a parade of aches and pains
CALGARY - The action behind the bucking chutes can be as hectic as the rodeo infield at the Calgary Stampede. The rodeo's medical clinic under the grandstand is a revolving door that starts whirling b...
Jul 04, 2024

Blue Jays drop series finale against Astros as offence fizzles after first inning
TORONTO - The Blue Jays and Astros provided some early July 4 fireworks Thursday, but Toronto was unable to keep the offence rolling past the first inning in a 5-3 loss to Houston. The teams combined ...
Jul 04, 2024

Alberta deserves a summer gas tax cut
Thousands of people are hoping to hit the open road this summer and head to Drumheller to see the dinosaurs or to the Western Development Museum to learn about the olden days. There's just one problem...
Jul 04, 2024

Border workers who nearly went on strike in June ratify new contract
OTTAWA - The union representing Canada's border workers says members have voted 91 per cent in favour of a new collective agreement. More than 9,000 Canada Border Services Agency workers were planning...
Jul 04, 2024

Tentative agreement reached for 9,000+ CBSA workers
The country's border workers might not go on strike after all.The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and Customs and Immigration Union (CIU) say their members with the Canada Border Services Age...
Jul 04, 2024

Ponoka Aquaplex hosting free activity week
National Drowning Prevention Week falls from July 21-27 this year, and the Ponoka Aquaplex is hosting a variety of fun, free activities in its recognition.The activities planned at the Ponoka Aquaplex...
Jul 04, 2024

Springer posts the 14th sub-60 round in PGA Tour history with his eagle-birdie finish for a 59
SILVIS, Ill. (AP) - Hayden Springer posted the 14th sub-60 round in PGA Tour history when he finished eagle-birdie in the John Deere Classic on Thursday for a 12-under 59. Springer shot 27 on the fron...
Jul 04, 2024

Saskatchewan files for injunction over Canada Revenue Agency collecting carbon money
REGINA - The Saskatchewan government says it has filed for an injunction to stop the Canada Revenue Agency from collecting carbon levy dollars the province owes. Justice Minister Bronwyn Eyre didn't p...
Jul 04, 2024

Deputy prime minister says 'vast, vast majority' of Liberal caucus supports Trudeau
HAMILTON - Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland says the "vast, vast majority" of Liberal MPs continue to support their leader. Her comments come as questions continue to swirl about Prime Minister...
Jul 04, 2024