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Vancouver FC offers a look at its new modular Canadian Premier League stadium home
Expansion Vancouver FC gave fans a glimpse of its new home Thursday at Willoughby Community Park at the Langley Events Centre. The fledgling Canadian Premier League franchise released an artist's rend...
Feb 09, 2023

Freeman, O'Neill lead Canada's roster for upcoming World Baseball Classic
OTTAWA - Six-time all-star Freddie Freeman will lead Canada at the upcoming World Baseball Classic. Freeman, who won the 2020 National League MVP award and the 2021 World Series with the Atlanta Brave...
Feb 09, 2023

Quebec police say six people perished in house fire north of Montreal
SAINTE-JULIENNE, Que. - Quebec provincial police say they have found two additional bodies inside a home that burned Thursday morning north of Montreal, bringing the death toll to six. Police say four...
Feb 09, 2023

Neighbours of accused say no warning signs before Quebec daycare bus crash
LAVAL, Que. - Neighbours of the Quebec man accused of killing two four-year-olds when the bus he was driving slammed into a daycare were shocked by the charges, describing him as a pleasant individual...
Feb 09, 2023

Cavalry FC Preseason Tour to stop near Red Deer
Calgary-based professional soccer team Cavalry FC is inviting members of the central Alberta soccer community to attend the club's Preseason Tour near Red Deer this month.The tour stop takes place Feb...
Feb 09, 2023

Former B.C. premier John Horgan to leave early as member of legislature
VICTORIA - Former British Columbia premier John Horgan says he is leaving politics, and gave an emotional farewell speech in the legislature. While he didn't give a specific time for his departure, he...
Feb 09, 2023

Maple Leafs GM Kyle Dubas not focused on future with Toronto beyond this season
TORONTO - Kyle Dubas is focused on finishing the job - this season. The Toronto Maple Leafs general manager will discuss his own future at a later date. Dubas met the media at the team's practice faci...
Feb 09, 2023

Red Deer's 2023 Black History Month proclamation hits more organic and personal note
A year ago, Red Deer Mayor Ken Johnston got his Black History Month proclamation wrong -- something he isn't afraid to own up to.He admitted as much at a proclamation event held at the City's Culture ...
Feb 09, 2023

Waskasoo playground project gets funding to start final phase
Renovations of a playground in Red Deer's Waskasoo area can finally get started after the community association learned recently it's receiving a $190,000 grant from the province.The grant from the Co...
Feb 09, 2023

Sylvan Lake elementary school vandalized by graffiti
Officials with Chinook's Edge School Division say RCMP are investigating an incident of graffiti vandalism to one of its schools recently.Superintendent Kurt Sacher confirms the vandalism took place a...
Feb 09, 2023