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B.C. premier says spat over Surrey police force 'no longer up for discussion'
VICTORIA - British Columbia Premier David Eby says a court challenge by the City of Surrey over being forced to continue the transition to a municipal police service "will not be successful." Eby says...
Oct 17, 2023
Piikani RCMP charge guard with sexual assault
Piikani Nation, AB-A guard employed by the RCMP is accused of sexually assaulting a woman who was lodged in cells overnight.Piikani RCMP says the victim told then she had been assaulted during the ear...
Oct 17, 2023
Memory of Water at Central Alberta Theatre in Red Deer this month
Central Alberta Theatre is proud to present The Memory of Water in the Nickle Studio from October 26-November 4, 2023. Written by Shelagh Stephenson and directed by Cynthia Edwards, The Memory of Wate...
Oct 17, 2023
Star receiver Begelton named recipient of Harrison Award
Calgary Stampeders receiver Reggie Begelton was named this year's recipient of the Herm Harrison Memorial Award on Tuesday. The award, established in 2013, honours a Stampeders player for his outstand...
Oct 17, 2023
Toronto FC captain Michael Bradley to retire at end of Major League Soccer season
TORONTO - Captain Michael Bradley, who helped fill Toronto FC's trophy case during its glory years, will retire at the end of the season. Saturday's home finale against Orlando City will serve as the ...
Oct 17, 2023
Parks Canada signs agreement with First Nations, opens door to harvesting in Jasper
Parks Canada and two First Nations have signed an agreement that points to a stronger Indigenous voice in parks management and opens the door to harvesting in Jasper National Park in western Alberta. ...
Oct 17, 2023
Canucks acquire Friedman, Glover from Penguins in exchange for Rathbone, Plasek
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks have acquired defenceman Mark Friedman and forward Ty Glover from the Pittsburgh Penguins. In exchange, Vancouver has sent defenceman Jack Rathbone and forward Karel ...
Oct 17, 2023
Lions' quarterback Adams earns third CFL honour roll top grade
TORONTO - Lions quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. has earned a spot on the CFL's weekly honour roll for his role in B.C.'s 33-30 road win over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Adams was the top-graded quarterback ...
Oct 17, 2023
Palestinian ambassador warned Ottawa of rising tensions, urges Israel peace talks
OTTAWA - The Palestinian ambassador to Canada says she warned Ottawa six months ago that rising tensions in the region were going to explode into violence. Mona Abuamara, the chief representative of t...
Oct 17, 2023
Government plans business mission to Ukraine, introduces trade legislation
OTTAWA - The federal government introduced today legislation to update the Canada-Ukraine free trade agreement and announced plans for a business mission to the country next year. International Trade ...
Oct 17, 2023