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Canadians won't be fooled by Putin propaganda on Ukraine, Trudeau says
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he believes Canadians are too smart to fall for Russian propaganda about the war in Ukraine. Trudeau made the remark after he was asked about Russian Presid...
Feb 09, 2024

Poilievre proposes mandatory prison terms for extortion-related crimes
SURREY, B.C. - Pierre Poilievre says a Conservative government will establish mandatory minimum prison sentences for people convicted of extortion. The opposition leader says extortion-related crime h...
Feb 09, 2024

No timeline for Grenier's return to skiing after crash in World Cup race
Canadian alpine skier Valerie Grenier says she is determined to return to the slopes, but doesn't know when that will happen. Speaking to reporters via Zoom on Friday for the first time since her horr...
Feb 09, 2024

Preliminary hearing scheduled for man charged in Red Deer drug trafficking bust and firearms seizure
A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for one of three people charged in a Red Deer drug trafficking investigation which turned up four firearms, including an AK-47 rifle.Adrian Mollica Lazzaro, 41...
Feb 09, 2024

Flames place goaltender Vladar on IR, recall Wolf from AHL
CALGARY - The Calgary Flames have placed goaltender Dan Vladar on injured reserve with a lower-body injury. In a corresponding move, the team recalled netminder Dustin Wolf from the American Hockey Le...
Feb 09, 2024

Former NFL tight end Willson has experienced winning, losing in Super Bowl
For Luke Willson, there's no bigger high than winning the Super Bowl and no larger disappointment than losing it. Willson experienced both with the Seattle Seahawks. The 34-year-old LaSalle, Ont., nat...
Feb 09, 2024

Team Jigger sledge hockey program returns and expands
After a successful launch and acquisition of new equipment, the Team Jigger Sledge Hockey Program has returned and has enhanced accessible sport in additional Central Alberta communities.Debuting in t...
Feb 09, 2024

Canadian Luke Willson banking on Gronkowski making second 25-yard field goal attempt
There's no doubt in Canadian Luke Willson's mind that Rob Gronkowski will redeem himself. Gronkowski, a four-time Super Bowl-winning tight end, returns for FanDuel's Kick of Destiny 2. Last year, Gron...
Feb 09, 2024

Former Quebec Major Junior Hockey League player Noah Corson guilty of sexual assault
DRUMMONDVILLE, Que. - Former Quebec Major Junior Hockey League player Noah Corson has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a girl under the age of 16 in 2016. In a decision dated today, Quebec cou...
Feb 09, 2024

Canada's artistic swimming team qualifies for Paris Olympics
DOHA, Qatar - Canada's artistic swimming team qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics after a seventh-place finish in the free competition Friday at the world aquatics championships. The result gave Can...
Feb 09, 2024