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Senate rejects effort to restrain Trump on Iran as GOP backs his strikes on nuclear sites
WASHINGTON (AP) - Democratic efforts in the Senate to prevent President Donald Trump from further escalating with Iran fell short Friday, with Republicans opposed to a resolution marking Congress' fir...
Jun 27, 2025
B.C., Vancouver, First Nations sign deal to partner in planning, hosting World Cup
VANCOUVER - British Columbia's government, the City of Vancouver and three First Nations have signed an agreement to co-operate on hosting the seven World Cup games being played in the city next year....
Jun 27, 2025
Alberta judge grants injunction blocking a transgender health-care bill
An Alberta judge has put on hold a provincial law that bans doctors from providing gender-affirming care to youth.Justice Allison Kuntz, in a written judgment, has issued a temporary injunction agains...
Jun 27, 2025
B.C., Vancouver, First Nations sign deal to partner in planning, hosting World Cup
VANCOUVER - British Columbia's government, the City of Vancouver and three First Nations have signed an agreement to co-operate on hosting the seven World Cup games being played in the city next year....
Jun 27, 2025
Update 8: Alberta wildfire update
Current situationThere are 59 wildfires currently burning across Alberta in the Forest Protection Area, and four mutual aid fires.18 are classified as out of control, eight are being held and 33 are u...
Jun 27, 2025
Former Red Deer Optimist Chief named Vancouver Giants head coach
The Vancouver Giants have hired Parker Burgess as their new head coach.The 40-year-old from Calgary is making the step up to major junior hockey in Canada after years of coaching college hockey in the...
Jun 27, 2025
Sentencing set for RCMP officer charged with assault during arrest
Sentencing has been set for an Alberta RCMP officer accused of assault during an arrest which took place after a vehicle fled police near Lacombe four-and-a-half years ago. Constable Raymond Wallace, ...
Jun 27, 2025
Playoff MVP Sam Bennett agrees on 8-year, $64 million contract to stay with Florida Panthers
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) - Sam Bennett walked to the front of the stage at the Florida Panthers' latest Stanley Cup championship parade, and before he could even speak the crowd began serenading him with th...
Jun 27, 2025
Playoff MVP Sam Bennett agrees on 8-year, $64 million contract to stay with Florida Panthers
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) - Sam Bennett walked to the front of the stage at the Florida Panthers' latest Stanley Cup championship parade, and before he could even speak the crowd began serenading him with th...
Jun 27, 2025
Man charged with vandalism of National Holocaust Monument
OTTAWA - A 46-year-old man has been charged after Canada's National Holocaust Monument was vandalized earlier this month. The Ottawa Police Service said in a news release Friday that the man was charg...
Jun 27, 2025