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Const. Nicole Chan may have had suicide attempts prior to 2019 death: VPD sergeant
BURNABY, B.C. - A Vancouver Police Department human resources officer told a coroner's inquest that Const. Nicole Chan had a history of mental health issues and potential suicide attempts before inapp...
Jan 24, 2023

Fish sounds could help scientists understand their ocean world
Fish, it turns out, are a chatty lot. They communicate about everything from what area of the sea has the best food to where predators might be hiding and, of course, their desire for a mate. Now, res...
Jan 24, 2023

Ottawa Senators assistant coach Bob Jones diagnosed with ALS
Ottawa Senators assistant coach Bob Jones has been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Jones, 53, is currently in his fourth season as an assistant coach with the Senators after being appoin...
Jan 24, 2023

Former home of Nova Scotia's first Black doctor granted heritage status
Halifax regional council voted today to register as a heritage property the former home of Clement Ligoure, the first Black doctor in Nova Scotia and an unsung hero of the 1917 Halifax Explosion. Orig...
Jan 24, 2023

Canada opens women's world hockey golden three-peat bid against Swiss
CALGARY - Canada will open its quest for a third straight women's world hockey championship gold medal against Switzerland in Brampton, Ont. The schedule for the 10-country tournament April 5-16 at th...
Jan 24, 2023

In reversal, US poised to approve Abrams tanks for Ukraine
WASHINGTON (AP) - In what would be a reversal, the Biden administration is poised to approve sending M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, U.S. officials said Tuesday, as international reluctance toward sending...
Jan 24, 2023

Red Deer Polytechnic Athletes of the Week
Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) Athletics say they are proud to announce the RDP Athletes of the Week.1. Kaylee Raniseth Hometown: Delburne, Alberta - Bachelor of Education Elementary (2nd year) Skip Kayle...
Jan 24, 2023

Valentine’s Day dinner and dance to help support Fairview Elementary School library
A sweet event just in time for Valentine's Day is set to take place at Fairview Elementary School with all proceeds going towards enhancements to the school's library.Red Deer Public Schools District ...
Jan 24, 2023

Stoney Nakota First Nation introduces teaching textbook to keep language alive
KANANASKIS, Alta. - The Stoney Nakoda First Nation in southwestern Alberta has come up with a new textbook and dictionary as a way of preserving its traditional language.Stoney remains the first langu...
Jan 24, 2023

Canadian Cyle Larin gets fresh start with loan move to Spain's Real Valladolid
Forward Cyle Larin, Canada's leading men's international scorer, has joined Spain's Real Valladolid on a loan deal with a purchase option at the end of the season. The move from Belgium's Club Brugge ...
Jan 24, 2023