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CALGARY- The Calgary Zoo has some new residents.A trio of grizzly bear cubs were discovered by Alberta Fish and Wildlife officers in the Crowsnest Pass last week."They knew that we'd be able to find t...

MOSCOW - Russian President Vladimir Putin's spokesman says he is hospitalized with the coronavirus. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told the Interfax news agency on Tuesday, "Yes, I've gotten sick. I'...

Canadian singer Bryan Adams is facing backlash over social media posts on the novel coronavirus that some critics are calling racist. On Twitter and Instagram, Adams blamed the global pandemic on "(ex...

LETHBRIDGE- A "Star Wars Day" incident in Lethbridge on May 4 has spawned further action.A 19-year-old woman restaurant worker in a "Star Wars" stormtrooper costume carrying a plastic gun was forced t...

NEW YORK - Tina Fey shed tears after announcing that more than $115 million was raised toward supporting New Yorkers impacted by COVID-19 during a virtual telethon. "Thank you, thank you," said a tear...

NEW YORK - Tina Fey shed tears after announcing that more than $115 million was raised toward supporting New Yorkers impacted by COVID-19 during a virtual telethon. "Thank you, thank you," said a tear...

CALGARY- TransAlta earned a profit of $27 million in its latest quarter compared with a loss a year ago, helped by strong earnings from its U.S. coal operations and its wind and solar business.The pow...

EDMONTON- Premier Jason Kenney wants answers after a man protesting public health lockdown orders was arrested outside the legislature over the weekend."The right to peaceful protest is a fundamental ...

MONTREAL - There are two black hockey bags sitting in the office of Mike Baumgartner's home, and he wonders if they will be used again. Minor hockey associations across Canada have had to cut their se...

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of May 12 ... --- C...