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Central Alberta FASD Network to host pair of events for FASD Awareness Month
The Central Alberta Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Network is inviting the public to a pair of upcoming events this September as part of FASD Awareness Month.On Sept. 9, the Central Alberta FA...
Aug 22, 2025
A timeline of key events in N.S. missing kids investigation
The investigation continues into the disappearance of two young children from their home in rural northeastern Nova Scotia more than three months ago. Lilly Sullivan, 6, and Jack Sullivan, 4, have not...
Aug 22, 2025
Fact File: Canadians can defend against home invaders, but force must be 'reasonable'
Assault charges laid by a local police service against a man in Lindsay, Ont. - whose altercation with an alleged home intruder left the intruder with life-threatening injuries - sparked public critic...
Aug 22, 2025
Health Canada approves updated Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for fall
TORONTO - Health Canada has authorized updated COVID-19 vaccines by Pfizer and BioNTech and by Moderna for use this respiratory virus season. Moderna says it will manufacture vaccine doses for the Can...
Aug 22, 2025
Red Deer Vipers announce dates for main camp next week
The Red Deer Vipers have announced the dates of their annual main camp that takes place prior to the start of the Heritage Junior Hockey League (HJHL) season.It'll begin on Tuesday, Aug. 26 at 8 p.m. ...
Aug 22, 2025
Red Deer Rebels announce training camp schedule including new Mikel McIver Cup
The Red Deer Rebels have announced the dates of their upcoming training camp as well as the addition of the Mikel McIver Cup.This year, Red Deer Rebels players, both rookies and returning players, wil...
Aug 22, 2025
B.C. chiefs say Cowichan title ruling 'monumental,' not meant to threaten homeowners
VANCOUVER - The Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs is calling a recent court decision on Aboriginal title on land along the Fraser River a "monumental" development, but says the case isn't about ...
Aug 22, 2025
Hegseth fires general whose agency's intel assessment of damage from Iran strikes angered Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) - Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired a general whose agency's initial intelligence assessment of damage to Iran nuclear sites from U.S. strikes angered President Donald Trump, ac...
Aug 22, 2025
Legal arguments heard in fitness hearing for Vancouver festival attack suspect
VANCOUVER - The defence lawyer for the man accused of killing 11 people at Vancouver's Lapu Lapu Day festival earlier this year has concluded legal arguments about whether his client is fit to stand t...
Aug 22, 2025
Kilmar Abrego Garcia is freed from Tennessee jail so he can rejoin family in Maryland to await trial
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Kilmar Abrego Garcia was released from jail in Tennessee on Friday so he can rejoin his family in Maryland while awaiting trial on human smuggling charges. The Salvadoran natio...
Aug 22, 2025