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New membership passes offer expanded access to programming at Ponoka Aquaplex and Arena Complex
Starting February 1, the Ponoka Aquaplex and Ponoka Arena Complex will be offering three new membership passes that will give facility users expanded access to a number of programming options at both ...
Jan 26, 2023
Former Liberal minister Kirsty Duncan taking medical leave, will stay on as MP
OTTAWA - Liberal member of Parliament and former cabinet minister Kirsty Duncan has announced that she is taking an immediate medical leave due to a "physical health challenge." Duncan posted a statem...
Jan 26, 2023
Canadian Premier League unveils new look ahead of fifth season kickoff
TORONTO - The Canadian Premier League is offering up a new look as it heads into its fifth season. On Thursday, the Canadian men's league today unveiled a new logo ahead of its 2023 schedule release. ...
Jan 26, 2023
Canadian linebacker Bo Lokombo signs contract extension with B.C. Lions.
VANCOUVER - Canadian linebacker Bo Lokombo is remaining with the B.C. Lions. Lokombo signed a two-year extension with B.C. on Thursday. He was slated to become a free agent Feb. 14. Lokombo is enterin...
Jan 26, 2023
Canada donating four Leopard battle tanks to Ukraine
OTTAWA - Defence Minister Anita Anand says Canada will send four of its German-made Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine "in the coming weeks." Anand announced the move this afternoon, making Canada the latest ...
Jan 26, 2023
Ottawa appoints special representative to combat Islamophobia
TORONTO, Australia - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced the appointment of Canada's first special representative to combat Islamophobia. Amira Elghawaby, a journalist and human rights advocat...
Jan 26, 2023
Red Deer Public promotes culture of wellness throughout the Division
Officials with Red Deer Public Schools say they are promoting a culture of wellness throughout the Division through the appointment of two new Division Wellness Coordinators.Sean Grainger and Carolyn ...
Jan 26, 2023
Ontario's sports-betting market experienced boost in third fiscal quarter
TORONTO - Ontario's sports-betting market experienced a 71 cent increase in total gaming revenue in the third fiscal quarter, according to figures released Thursday by iGaming Ontario. From Oct. 1 thr...
Jan 26, 2023
No more expensing home internet bills to taxpayers, Pierre Poilievre's caucus told
OTTAWA - Members of Pierre Poilievre's Conservative caucus have been told they are no longer allowed to charge taxpayers for home internet services. As first reported by the National Post, a breakdown...
Jan 26, 2023
Home Depot gave personal data to Meta without valid customer consent: watchdog
OTTAWA - Retailer Home Depot shared details from electronic receipts with Meta, which operates the Facebook social media platform, without the knowledge or consent of customers, the federal privacy wa...
Jan 26, 2023