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Record number of Indigenous candidates running in federal election
A record number of Indigenous candidates are running in the federal election this year with what they say is a goal of advancing meaningful change in Canada's relationship with First Nations, Inuit an...
Sep 1, 2021
Canadians Fernandez, Auger-Aliassime advance to third round at U.S. Open
NEW YORK - Canada's Leylah Fernandez and Felix Auger-Aliassime advanced to the third round of the U.S. Open with straight-sets victories on Wednesday. Fernandez moved on with a 7-5, 7-5 win over Eston...
Sep 1, 2021
Ronaldo becomes highest scoring man in international soccer
FARO, Portugal (AP) - Cristiano Ronaldo became the highest-scoring man in the international soccer history with his 110th goal for Portugal on Wednesday. The Portugal captain scored in the 89th minute...
Sep 1, 2021
Elections commissioner dismisses Tory complaint about Liberals' edited O'Toole video
OTTAWA - The commissioner of elections has dismissed a Conservative complaint that the Liberals violated election law by releasing an edited video of Erin O'Toole's views on health care. The Conservat...
Sep 1, 2021
AHS hosting online sessions to help seniors remain active
Local residents interested in learning practical ways to stay strong and healthy while aging are invited to attend free online workshops offered by Alberta Health Services' registered dietitians and h...
Sep 1, 2021
Trudeau faces questions after Liberal accused of misconduct seeks re-election
OTTAWA - Justin Trudeau came under fresh pressure on Wednesday over his handling of harassment complaints against a Liberal candidate. The Conservative and NDP leaders both accused Trudeau of failing ...
Sep 1, 2021
Snapshot of new, noteworthy items in Liberal platform
OTTAWA - The Liberal Party of Canada released its fully-costed platform Wednesday, with a list of promises that straddles three pages - 103 that cost money, and nine that raise new revenues. Here's a ...
Sep 1, 2021
Stephanie Labbé, Tajon Buchanan named Canada Soccer players of the month
TORONTO - Stephanie Labb and Tajon Buchanan have been named Canada Soccer's players of the month for August. Labb, from Stony Plain, Alta., helped Canada win gold at the Tokyo Olympics, denying Sweden...
Sep 1, 2021
Canadian featherweight Tristan (Boondock) Connelly to fight at UFC 267
Canadian featherweight Tristan (Boondock) Connelly will face Makwan Amirkhani at UFC 267 on Oct. 30 in Abu Dhabi. The 35-year-old from Victoria, who now makes his home in the Vancouver area, is coming...
Sep 1, 2021
Federal campaign has less emphasis on balancing the budget amid pandemic: expert
An economics professor says eye-popping expenses from the pandemic have affected people's perspectives on federal deficits, and party strategies are shifting away from balancing budgets. University of...
Sep 1, 2021