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Kick it to the Curb in Ponoka
Ponoka citizens are invited to turn their unwanted items into somebody else's treasure during Kick it to the Curb Week from October 11 to 16. Town officials say citizens are invited to place items the...
Sep 14, 2023
Planned Parenthood to resume offering abortions next week in Wisconsin, citing court ruling
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Planned Parenthood announced Thursday that it will resume offering abortions in Wisconsin next week after a judge ruled that an 1849 law that seemingly banned the procedure actual...
Sep 14, 2023
Vancouver Whitecaps once again turn to Canadian squad, sign attacker Junior Hoilett
VANCOUVER - For the third time this season, the Vancouver Whitecaps have signed a Canadian national team player to boost their roster. Attacking midfielder Junior Hoilett is the latest addition, with ...
Sep 14, 2023
Renovation change allows Toronto Rock to stay put this upcoming season
OAKVILLE, Ont. - The Toronto Rock won't be booted out of their home arena during the upcoming season because of renovations. The National Lacrosse League club announced Thursday it will play the entir...
Sep 14, 2023
Analysis: Acuña vs. Betts showdown for NL MVP highlights MLB's award races as the season winds down
Ronald Acua Jr. has the kind of numbers that make the young Atlanta Braves star a no-doubter for the National League MVP award. Then again, so does Dodgers standout Mookie Betts and his teammate, Fred...
Sep 14, 2023
Liberal MPs in 'solution mode' as they talk cost-of-living, climate at caucus retreat
LONDON, Ont. - The Liberals are insisting they can reverse their slumping poll numbers as MPs gather for the last day of strategy planning ahead of Parliament's return next week. Most of the party's 1...
Sep 14, 2023
Hurricane watches issued for southwestern Nova Scotia and southern New Brunswick
HALIFAX - Residents of western Nova Scotia and southern New Brunswick are being warned to prepare for power outages and localized flooding as hurricane Lee is expected to become a powerful post-tropic...
Sep 14, 2023
Trump won't be tried with Powell and Chesebro next month in Georgia election case
ATLANTA (AP) - A Georgia judge ruled Thursday that former President Donald Trump and 16 others will be tried separately from two defendants who are set to go to trial next month in the case accusing t...
Sep 14, 2023
In the news today: Social media evidence focus as 'Freedom Convoy' trial continues
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Defence to show different side of 'Freedom Convoy' Defence lawyers for two "Fre...
Sep 14, 2023
Montreal dockworkers union says changes made to hiring list criticized as nepotistic
MONTREAL - The union representing dockworkers at the Port of Montreal says it has ended a long-standing hiring practice that has been criticized for fostering nepotism - to the point where workers' pr...
Sep 14, 2023