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Just for Laughs's Gilbert Rozon says rumours of sexual misconduct cost company $30M
MONTRAL - Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon says rumours of sexual misconduct allegations against him cost the company $30 million in a matter of hours. Rozon says governments froze subsidies and ...
Jun 25, 2025
Red Deer Public Library to hold free outdoor concert July 3
The Friends of the Red Deer Public Library have announced its annual outdoor concert will feature the Polka Dot Dixies.The free concert will be held on Thursday, July 3 from 12:15 p.m. to 1 p.m. in th...
Jun 25, 2025
Western Canada glaciers melting twice as fast as in previous decade, research says
Researchers say some glaciers in Western Canada and the United States lost 12 per cent of their mass from 2021 to 2024, doubling melt rates compared to the previous decade. The research led by Univers...
Jun 25, 2025
Bombers look to continue their strong start as winless Elks come to Winnipeg
WINNIPEG - What a difference a year makes for the Blue Bombers. At this time last season, the CFL team was on its way to opening with a four-game losing streak and didn't pick up its second victory un...
Jun 25, 2025
Lacombe County expands solar capacity at satellite shops
Officials with Lacombe County say the municipality continues to make strides toward greater energy efficiency and long-term cost savings due to recent solar expansions at its two satellite shop locati...
Jun 25, 2025
Kilmar Abrego Garcia to remain in jail while attorneys debate whether he’ll be deported if released
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Kilmar Abrego Garcia will remain in jail for at least a few more days while attorneys in the federal smuggling case against him spar over whether prosecutors have the ability t...
Jun 25, 2025
Blue Jays reinstate veteran starter Max Scherzer from 60-day injured list
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have reinstated veteran starter Max Scherzer from the 60-day injured list and designated fellow right-hander Spencer Turnbull for assignment. Scherzer, 40, made one sta...
Jun 25, 2025
Province announces investment for small and medium sized businesses
The Alberta government has announced a $2.8 million investment to help small- and medium-sized businesses grow and reach international markets around the world.To help small- and medium-sized business...
Jun 25, 2025
From railways to minerals: seven takeaways from Canada's new NATO spending pledge
THE HAGUE - Canada and its NATO allies agreed Wednesday to substantially hike their defence spending target to five per cent of annual GDP by 2035. Prime Minister Mark Carney endorsed the plan to inve...
Jun 25, 2025
Livestream of Highway 53 sod turning ceremony set for Friday
The Town of Ponoka is inviting the public to join online for the Highway 53 sod turning ceremony on Friday.The event will be livestreamed on the Town of Ponoka Facebook page on June 27 at 8:30 a.m., d...
Jun 25, 2025