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City of Red Deer pleased by 2022 provincial budget
The City of Red Deer expressed encouragement on Friday for the provincial budget announced on Feb. 24."The provincial budget tabled yesterday contains funding announcements for major investments in th...
Feb 25, 2022
Charter school society and ATA react to provincial budget
Officials with Foundations for the Future Charter Academy (FFCA) are endorsing Budget 2022 and applauding the United Conservative's support for public charter education. The organization says the work...
Feb 25, 2022
Canada's Shapovalov loses wild Dubai semifinal against Czech qualifier Vesely
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Canada's Denis Shapovalov fell to Czech qualifier Jiri Vesely in a wild semifinal that saw all three sets go to tiebreaks on Friday at the Dubai Tennis Championships. Sha...
Feb 25, 2022
Group involved in Ottawa protest forges ahead with Emergencies Act injunction hearing
OTTAWA - A group involved in the recent protest in Ottawa against COVID-19 measures pressed ahead today in asking a court to halt federal use of the Emergencies Act, even though the government has alr...
Feb 25, 2022
Raptors forward Anunoby out against Charlotte with broken right ring finger
The Toronto Raptors say forward OG Anunoby has a broken right ring finger and will miss the team's game tonight at Charlotte. The Raptors confirmed Anunoby's injury in the latest injury report. A time...
Feb 25, 2022
Alberta supporting humanitarian aid in Ukraine
Alberta's government is contributing $1 million to the Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal, organized by the Ukrainian Canadian Congress and the Canada Ukraine Foundation to help coordinate and deliver much-n...
Feb 25, 2022
Questions abound as Toronto FC kicks off MLS season after extensive turnover
Toronto FC took a Scrabble-like approach to the off-season, changing players like letters in search of better combinations and a more harmonious hand after a dismal 6-18-10 season. While TFC remains a...
Feb 25, 2022
Public health mandates could return, Tam warns, but favours lighter touch in future
OTTAWA - Canada's chief public health officer says governments should be prepared to bring back public health measures in case of another serious variant of COVID-19. Several provinces have begun to s...
Feb 25, 2022
Canada must be ready to welcome Ukrainians to safety: expert
OTTAWA - Europe is facing a massive new migration crisis because of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and Canada should prepare to provide asylum to those fleeing the violence, says a Canadian security ...
Feb 25, 2022
Canadian cyclist Michael Woods wins second stage of Gran Camino in Spain
MIRADOR, Spain - Canadian cyclist Michael Woods showed his climbing prowess Friday in winning Stage 2 of the four-stage Gran Camino race to take over first place overall. The 35-year-old from Ottawa, ...
Feb 25, 2022