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In otter news, orphaned B.C. pup is thriving but unlikely to return to wild
VANCOUVER - An orphaned sea otter pup rescued in critical condition in British Columbia last month is thriving under 24-hour care, but a veterinarian at the rescue facility says it's unlikely she will...
Jul 03, 2024

Letter: Central Alberta Chamber Orchestra looks ahead to 2024-25 season
We are delighted to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the City of Red Deer and its wonderful residents for their unwavering support of the Central Alberta Chamber Orchestra. Your enthusiastic backing ...
Jul 03, 2024

Canadian pro wrestler Sami Zayn tries standup comedy at historic Toronto venue
Sami Zayn loves to push himself creatively. Usually it's in the wrestling ring, but this Thursday he will step on stage as a standup comedian, sharpening his comic chops. Zayn said that he sees a lot ...
Jul 03, 2024

Central Alberta RCMP investigating serious assault
RCMP are seeking public assistance in locating a suspect wanted in connection with a serious assault in central Alberta last month. On June 17, 2024, Wetaskiwin RCMP received a report of an assault th...
Jul 03, 2024

Manitoba First Nation reports 150 anomalies at residential school site
CROSS LAKE, MAN. - A First Nation community in northern Manitoba says ground-penetrating radar has found 150 anomalies at the site of a former residential school, along with 59 unmarked graves at a ne...
Jul 03, 2024

Canadians with Caribbean ties scramble to escape powerful Hurricane Beryl
MONTREAL - George Grant last checked on his mother Wednesday afternoon as Hurricane Beryl bore down on his native Jamaica. In the hilly centre of the island, she is far away from potential flooding bu...
Jul 03, 2024

Senior defrauded in bail money scam
A Didsbury senior was defrauded out of thousands of dollars after receiving a call from a male claiming to be their grandson.Didsbury RCMP received a report about the suspicious call on June 13, 2024....
Jul 03, 2024

Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano out at least six weeks after arthroscopic surgery
TORONTO - Toronto Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano will be out several weeks after he underwent arthroscopic surgery to address an impingement in his right elbow. Blue Jays manager John Schneider said W...
Jul 03, 2024

Defense for Bob Menendez rests without New Jersey senator testifying
NEW YORK (AP) - The defense for Sen. Bob Menendez rested Wednesday without the New Jersey Democrat testifying at his New York bribery trial. Lawyers for Menendez called several witnesses over two days...
Jul 03, 2024

Ponoka's positive ticketing rewards youth for safe behaviours
The Town of Ponoka's Community Peace Officer (CPO) hopes to hand out a lot of tickets this summer, but it's not the type of ticket you might expect. "We're rolling out a Positive Ticketing Program tha...
Jul 03, 2024