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Future of Mathieu Betts major focus as B.C. Lions lay out free agency plans
SURREY, B.C. - The B.C. Lions have signed several returning players, but as CFL free agency looms, there's one name that remains conspicuously absent from that list: Mathieu Betts. Betts, 28, had a ca...
Jan 30, 2024

Province lending Alberta’s non-profits a helping hand
Alberta's government says it is helping non-profit organizations deliver programming that strengthens communities and makes a difference in Albertans' lives. Through the Community Initiatives Program,...
Jan 30, 2024

Christmas calf born to southern residents orca is missing, presumed dead
Researchers say an orca calf that was born to J pod of the endangered southern resident killer whales off the British Columbia and Washington state coasts is missing and presumed dead. The U.S.-based ...
Jan 30, 2024

AGLC warns of fraudulent casino apps and adds in Alberta
Officials with Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) say they have recently been made aware of fraudulent apps and social media ads impersonating casinos and racing entertainment centres (RECs) i...
Jan 30, 2024

Quebec cardinal speaks out after sex allegations that he deems 'unfounded'
QUEBEC - A senior leader of the Roman Catholic Church in Quebec is speaking out after allegations of sexual assault emerged against him as part of a class-action lawsuit. Cardinal Grald Lacroix publis...
Jan 30, 2024

Canadian women to hit the road for Pacific Four Series with games in three countries
The Canadian women's rugby team will be on the move in the Pacific Four Series this year, with matches in Australia, New Zealand and the U.S. Fourth-ranked Canada hosted part of last year's tournament...
Jan 30, 2024

Lawyers say Devils forward McLeod charged in 2018 sexual assault case
TORONTO - Lawyers for Michael McLeod say the New Jersey Devils forward has been charged with sexual assault in connection to allegations involving Canada's 2018 world junior hockey team. David Humphre...
Jan 30, 2024

NYPD officers will have to record race of people they question after council overrides mayor’s veto
New York City police officers will be required to record the apparent race, gender and ages of most people they stop for questioning under a law passed by the City Council, which overrode a veto by Ma...
Jan 30, 2024

2023 livestock drought recovery support being expanded
The governments of Canada and Alberta are expanding drought livestock assistance eligibility to help producers maintain breeding herds.Provincial government officials say the 2023 Canada-Alberta Droug...
Jan 30, 2024

Global Affairs Canada investigating 'malicious' cyberattack and data breach
OTTAWA - Global Affairs Canada says it is investigating a cyberattack and data breach that has forced it to limit remote access to its networks. A statement from the department today says early result...
Jan 30, 2024