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'Diagolon' founder Jeremy MacKenzie expected to testify at Emergencies Act inquiry
OTTAWA - The public inquiry into the federal government's use of the Emergencies Act during "Freedom Convoy" protests says it expects to call "Diagolon" founder Jeremy MacKenzie as a witness. Public O...
Oct 31, 2022

Santa Claus isn't coming to town, Vancouver parade cancelled for third year
VANCOUVER - The Santa Claus Parade in downtown Vancouver has been cancelled for a third straight year, but this time COVID-19 isn't playing the Grinch. The Vancouver Santa Claus Parade Society instead...
Oct 31, 2022

Randy Schmid, AP science writer with a whimsical touch, dies
WASHINGTON (AP) - Randy Schmid, a retired Associated Press science writer who seldom missed a chance to add a whimsical touch to his authoritative stories, has died. Schmid, 78, died at a nursing home...
Oct 31, 2022

World Series rainout, Astros-Phils to play Game 3 Tuesday
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Game 3 of the World Series between the Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros was postponed by rain Monday night with the matchup tied 1-1. The rainout moved Game 3 to Tuesday ni...
Oct 31, 2022

World Series rainout, Astros-Phils to play Game 3 Tuesday
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Game 3 of the World Series between the Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros was postponed by rain Monday night with the matchup tied 1-1. The rainout moved Game 3 to Tuesday ni...
Oct 31, 2022

Red Deer Polytechnic signs United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Accord
Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) officially signed the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SGA) Accord on Monday to show their commitment to the listed initiatives as an educational institution.Th...
Oct 31, 2022

Online sessions to help participants improve heart health
Local residents looking to manage their cholesterol and blood pressure are invited to an upcoming information online session to better understand their heart health. Heart Wise: Managing Cholesterol a...
Oct 31, 2022

Football Alberta Weekly Top-10 rankings
Football Alberta has released its Weekly Top-10 Rankings for all four Tiers of 12-man high school football in the province and the 6-man rankings as well for the 2022 season. These rankings will come ...
Oct 31, 2022

Raptors' all-star guard Fred VanVleet listed as out against Atlanta
TORONTO - Raptors guard Fred VanVleet was listed as unavailable for Toronto's game Monday against the visiting Atlanta Hawks. Coach Nick Nurse said VanVleet didn't participate in Sunday's practice due...
Oct 31, 2022

Vancouver Canucks, Rogers Communications sign 10-year broadcast rights deal
VANCOUVER - Sportsnet will continue to broadcast Vancouver Canucks games on TV and radio for another decade. The Canucks and Rogers Communications, which owns Sportsnet, announced Monday that the two ...
Oct 31, 2022