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Canada signs $3-billion deal to finance nuclear power in Romania
OTTAWA - Canada is helping to finance two new nuclear reactors in Romania, which that country's energy minister says will help diminish Russia's ability to use its energy exports as a weapon. Canadian...
Sep 19, 2023

Shoreline grading in Sylvan Lake
On September 20, Town crews will be performing shoreline grading along the Sylvan Lake Park waterfront. The grading: Levels out islands of sand created by dropping water levels Reduces harmless, but u...
Sep 19, 2023

Trial dates set for Olds man accused of abducting and sexually assaulting female youth
Trial dates have now been set for a man accused of abducting and sexually assaulting a central Alberta youth.Dean Humphrey, 34, a resident of Olds, AB, is scheduled for trial in Calgary Court of Justi...
Sep 19, 2023

Toronto FC's Victor Vazquez rose up the ranks with Lionel Messi in Spain
Victor Vazquez didn't miss a beat when asked about defending against Lionel Messi. "Messi is unstoppable. He's special," said the veteran Toronto FC attacking midfielder. "Everybody knows that." Vazqu...
Sep 19, 2023

Toronto Argonauts sign special-teams coach Donovan to extension
TORONTO - The Toronto Argonauts signed special-teams co-ordinator Mickey Donovan to a contract extension Tuesday. Donovan is in his second season with Toronto. The Argos lead the CFL in return touchdo...
Sep 19, 2023

What is the Sikh separatist movement at centre of the Canada-India dispute?
The shooting death of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Surrey, B.C., in June has touched off a foreign affairs crisis between Canada and India over the Sikh leader's role in the Khalistan separatism movement. ...
Sep 19, 2023

Hungry for Laughs Comedy Tour coming to Red Deer in support of Saving Grace Animal Society
Comedian Alex Mackenzie, known for his sharp wit and hilarious stand-up routines, is embarking on an extraordinary journey to raise awareness for the Hungry for Laughs Comedy Tour. In a bold move, Mac...
Sep 19, 2023

B.C. human rights commissioner calls out anti-LGBTQ rallies planned across Canada
VICTORIA - British Columbia's Human Rights Commissioner, Kasari Govender, says she is disturbed about "hate-fuelled marches" planned in several communities around the province and across Canada on Wed...
Sep 19, 2023

Zelenskyy: Russia is weaponizing food, energy and children in its war against Ukraine
UNITED NATIONS (AP) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told world leaders Tuesday that Russia is "weaponizing" everything from food and energy to abducted children in its war against Ukraine. W...
Sep 19, 2023

N.L. dentist who allowed jail guard to pull teeth from sedated inmate pleads guilty
GANDER, N.L. - A dentist who allowed a Newfoundland and Labrador corrections officer to extract teeth from a sedated inmate has pleaded guilty to assault. The Supreme Court clerk's office says Dr. Lou...
Sep 19, 2023