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Robert Wickens moving up to IMSA GTD series in 2025 thanks to new Bosch hand controls
It's been a long road back to the highest levels of motorsport for Canadian driver Robert Wickens. Six years after he was paralyzed in a violent wreck, Wickens will again be behind the wheel against s...
Nov 27, 2024
Republican Miller-Meeks wins reelection after recount in close Iowa congressional race
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Republican Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks won her reelection bid Wednesday after a recount confirmed her lead, helping her party pad its thin majority in the U.S. House and reta...
Nov 27, 2024
Alberta government developing framework to tackle rising antimicrobial resistance
The Government of Alberta is developing a framework to address a rising prevalence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), which occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi and microscopic parasites change over t...
Nov 27, 2024
Kelowna Rockets awarded the 2026 Memorial Cup
It's official, the Kelowna Rockets have been selected to host the 2026 Memorial Cup.The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) made the announcement on Wednesday that Kelowna, B.C. will host the league's top te...
Nov 27, 2024
Republican Miller-Meeks wins reelection after recount in close Iowa congressional race
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Republican Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks won her reelection bid Wednesday after a recount confirmed her lead, helping her party pad its thin majority in the U.S. House and reta...
Nov 27, 2024
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