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Grande Prairie RCMP investigating threatening phone calls, but say there is no risk to the public
Grande Prairie RCMP says they are investigating more than a half-dozen potential phone threats.Mounties say they were notified just after 9 a.m. Monday (January, 9) by a resident who said they got a c...
Jan 09, 2023
Former CFL player Michael Bishop named U.S. College Football Hall of Fame
IRVING, Texas - Former CFL quarterback Michael Bishop was named for induction into the U.S. College Football Hall of Fame on Monday. Among those also named in the player category was Heisman Trophy-wi...
Jan 09, 2023
Alberta Minister unhappy with decision to close Moraine Lake Road in Banff National Park
Parks Canada announced last week that they have made the decision to close Moraine Lake Road to all personal vehicles year-round.According to the organization, demand to reach Moraine Lake far exceede...
Jan 09, 2023
Remembering Ian Tyson: Canadian folk icon
Sylvia Tyson is remembering her former husband Ian Tyson as a versatile and serious songwriter.The Canadian folk legend turned cowboy storyteller died at age 89 over the holidays.His manager says the ...
Jan 09, 2023
Chief: 6-year-old boy shot Virginia teacher during class
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) - A Virginia police chief says a 6-year-old student fired the handgun that wounded a first-grade teacher while she was teaching class. Newport News Police Chief Steve Drew on Mo...
Jan 09, 2023
All of California city under evacuation order amid deluge
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (AP) - The entire community of Montecito, California and surrounding canyons were ordered to evacuate Monday amid a deluge of rain that has flooded roads and swollen waterways. The ...
Jan 09, 2023
Kansas City Chiefs latest NFL team to take a look at B.C. Lions quarterback Rourke
Add the Kansas City Chiefs to the growing list of NFL clubs to take a look at CFL star quarterback Nathan Rourke. The Chiefs confirmed they hosted the 24-year-old Victoria native for a workout Monday....
Jan 09, 2023
Edmonton Elks sign all-star Loucheiz Purifoy after his release from B.C. Lions
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Elks have signed all-star defensive back Loucheiz Purifoy after his release last week from the B.C. Lions. The 30-year-old was a CFL all-star in 2022 compiling 55 tackles, thre...
Jan 09, 2023
Former Canada assistant coach takes over as head coach of the NWSL Portland Thorns
The Canadian connection continues at the Portland Thorns. The defending National Women's Soccer League champions have named assistant coach Mike Norris as the successor to head coach Rhian Wilkinson, ...
Jan 09, 2023
Hernan Losada era at CF Montreal officially begins with pre-season training session
MONTREAL - Hernan Losada officially started his tenure as manager of CF Montreal on Monday as the Major League Soccer club had its first official training session of the pre-season at Olympic Stadium....
Jan 09, 2023