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Canada beats Slovenia, advances to quarterfinals at mixed curling worlds
ABERDEEN, United Kingdom - Canada improved to 7-0 and clinched a quarterfinal spot at the world mixed doubles curling championship with a 7-5 win over Slovenia on Wednesday. Skip Felix Asselin and his...
Oct 18, 2023
Canada a beacon for others but must keep its promises: UN human-rights chief
OTTAWA - The United Nations human-rights chief says Canada can boost its chances of joining the council that monitors freedom around the world by better following up on the pledges it makes at home an...
Oct 18, 2023
Stampeders looking to make CFL playoffs for an 18 straight season
It's been a difficult year for the Calgary Stampeders but they're still in control of reaching the CFL playoffs for an 18th straight season. Calgary (5-11) is currently fourth in the West Division, ju...
Oct 18, 2023
GOP's Jim Jordan fails again to win vote to become House speaker as colleagues seek options
WASHINGTON (AP) - Republican Rep. Jim Jordan failed again Wednesday on a crucial second ballot to become House speaker, the hard-fighting ally of Donald Trump losing even more GOP colleagues who refus...
Oct 18, 2023
Trial of former RCMP intelligence official paused, expected to resume next week
OTTAWA - The trial of a former RCMP intelligence official accused of disclosing secrets is on hold until next week while an issue is sorted out. Details of the matter in the Ontario Superior Court cas...
Oct 18, 2023
A list of Manitoba's new cabinet ministers
WINNIPEG - Manitoba's new premier and his cabinet have been sworn in. The premier's executive council will have 15 ministers: Wab Kinew: premier, minister of intergovernmental affairs and internationa...
Oct 18, 2023
Canadian men to face Jamaica in CONCACAF Nations League play for Copa America berth
Canada will face Jamaica next month in the CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinals, with a berth in the 2024 Copa America going to the winner of the two-legged series. Canada, Mexico, the U.S. and Costa...
Oct 18, 2023
Assembly of First Nations climate strategy seeks collaboration between governments
OTTAWA - The Assembly of First Nations launched its new national climate strategy in Ottawa today, calling on federal, provincial, and territorial governments to work with First Nations to implement t...
Oct 18, 2023
Westerner Dairy Showcase goes Oct. 19-21
The 2023 Westerner Dairy Showcase goes this weekend at Westerner Park.The event began in 1954 and every year adds to Westerner Park's agricultural history, attracting exhibitors from across western Ca...
Oct 18, 2023
Red Deer teen fighting bone cancer diagnosis at children's hospital
A Red Deer teen is fighting in hospital after a sudden diagnosis of Stage 4 osteosarcoma, which is a rare and aggressive form of bone cancer -- the same kind Terry Fox had.Eja Balaricia, 14, should be...
Oct 18, 2023