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RCMP investigating death of Edmonton man after mixed martial arts fight
EDMONTON - Mounties in Alberta are investigating the death of a fighter following a mixed martial arts charity event. RCMP Cpl. Troy Savinkoff said the man was taken to hospital after he fought Saturd...
Nov 27, 2024
Blackfalds Bulldogs Alexander Dimitriadis selected for BCHL All-Star Weekend
The British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) announced the initial rosters for the 2025 All-Star Tournament on Jan. 16 at Rogers Rink in Salmon Arm, B.C.The players were chosen based on a vote from coach...
Nov 27, 2024
Canada didn't live up to its values on immigration in recent years, Carney says
OTTAWA - Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney says Canada didn't live up to its values on immigration over the last few years as it allowed more people into the country than it could absorb. Car...
Nov 27, 2024
Ottawa native joins Oklahoma City Thunder organization as athletic performance coach
Another Canadian has joined the Oklahoma City Thunder organization. Ottawa's Sean Stoqua became an athletic performance coach for the Thunder and the Oklahoma City Blue, the NBA team's G-League affili...
Nov 27, 2024
Kelowna, B.C., to host the Memorial Cup in the spring of 2026
TORONTO - Kelowna will host the Memorial Cup in the spring of 2026. It will be the first time the B.C. city has hosted the annual junior hockey competition since 2004. The Canadian Hockey League says ...
Nov 27, 2024
Lawyers, loyalists and Wall Street executives: a look at who's on Trump's tariff team
WASHINGTON - As president-elect Donald Trump rattles his closest neighbours with threats of tariffs, he is also firming up the team of loyalists to put his plans into action. Trump's team to lead his ...
Nov 27, 2024
The Outreach Centre receives matching donation from Scotia Wealth Management
The Outreach Centre's annual "Walk a Mile in HER Shoes" event officially raised about $58,000 thanks to a matching donation of $30,000 presented by the Zukiwsky Group of Scotia Wealth Management on No...
Nov 27, 2024
Ottawa settles Phoenix pay system lawsuit with non-union employees
OTTAWA - The federal government has reached a settlement in a class-action lawsuit launched by casual and non-union employees over the Phoenix pay system. Law firm Saralis Avocats says casual workers,...
Nov 27, 2024
QB Adams out to prove he's a winner in fresh start with Stampeders
CALGARY - As his time with the B.C. Lions appeared to be coming to an end, Vernon Adams Jr. was talking about his CFL future with Calgary cornerback Demario Houston. "We were just talking scenarios an...
Nov 27, 2024
Hiker missing in B.C. wilderness for more than five weeks is found alive
FORT NELSON, B.C. - Police say a hiker who was reported missing more than five weeks ago amid frigid conditions in northern British Columbia has been found alive. Northern Rockies RCMP say Sam Benasti...
Nov 27, 2024