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Canadian goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair set to start MLS season as Minnesota's No. 1
When opportunity knocked, Dayne St. Clair was ready last season. The Canadian goalkeeper got his chance in Minnesota United's third game of the year after starter Tyler Miller was sidelined by the flu...
Feb 03, 2023
Swimmer Markus Thormeyer banned 12 months after doping violation
OTTAWA - Canadian swimmer Marks Thormeyer has been banned from competition for 12 months following a doping violation. However, because Thormeyer accepted a voluntary provisional suspension on Feb. 15...
Feb 03, 2023
Local massage therapist accused of assaulting a female youth, ordered to stand trial
A Red Deer massage therapist accused of sexual assault has been ordered to stand trial.Brian Moore, 51, of Red Deer County, was ordered to stand trial in Red Deer provincial court on Feb. 2, 2023. A t...
Feb 03, 2023
Plunging wind chill values prompt extreme cold warnings across Eastern Canada
HALIFAX - As an immense Arctic air mass settled over the eastern half of Canada today, Environment Canada issued an unusually long list of extreme cold warnings that covered six provinces and communit...
Feb 03, 2023
Rate of new influenza cases in AHS Central Zone remains low over the past week
The rate of new influenza cases, hospitalizations, ICU admissions and flu-related deaths in the AHS Central Zone have remained low once again over the past week.According to Alberta Health, there are ...
Feb 03, 2023
Prominent Quebecers plead for federal anti-Islamophobia rep to be given a chance
MONTREAL - A letter of support signed by 30 prominent Quebecers, including academics, activists, and community leaders, is asking that Amira Elghawaby be given the chance to fulfil her mandate as Cana...
Feb 03, 2023
Iranian director freed on bail after going on hunger strike
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Acclaimed Iranian director Jafar Panahi was released on bail Friday, two days after going on hunger strike to protest his imprisonment last summer, his supporters sa...
Feb 03, 2023
Reforms needed for transgender people to access justice: Canadian Bar Association
OTTAWA - A new study says Canada's justice system features "significant and pervasive" barriers for transgender people who encounter legal issues. The Canadian Bar Association and the HIV & AIDS L...
Feb 03, 2023
Andreescu through to semifinals at Thailand Open with win over Kostyuk
HUA HIN, Thailand - Canada's Bianca Andreescu advanced to the semifinal of the Thailand Open tennis tournament with a 6-0, 7-6 (3) win over Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk on Friday. Andreescu, the tournament...
Feb 03, 2023
Japanese chemical company to close Quebec COVID-19 vaccine manufacturer Medicago
MONTREAL - The Quebec-based biopharmaceutical firm that produced a COVID-19 vaccine is being shut down by parent company Mitsubishi Chemical. The Japanese chemical company said Thursday it would stop ...
Feb 03, 2023