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Justice Department, federal court system hit by Russian hack
WASHINGTON - The Justice Department and the federal court system disclosed on Wednesday that they were among the dozens of U.S. government agencies and private businesses compromised by a massive cybe...
Jan 06, 2021

Blackfalds Lunch Box Program to continue in 2021
Thanks to the community support for the Lunch Box Program run by the Blackfalds Food Bank, Blackfalds Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) and After the Grind, the program will be able to cont...
Jan 06, 2021

Nominations for next municipal election have opened
As of Monday the Town of Rocky Mountain House has begun accepting all nominations for the upcoming general municipal election until September 20.On October 18 at the Lou Soppit Community Centre reside...
Jan 06, 2021

Former Toronto FC boss Greg Vanney shares his vision for the Los Angeles Galaxy
Returning to the club where he started his playing career, Greg Vanney recalled the challenges of the early days of the Los Angeles Galaxy during his introduction as head coach Wednesday. "We trained ...
Jan 06, 2021

Curling Canada confirms Canada Cup cancellation and finalizes mixed doubles dates
Curling Canada has confirmed the dates for the upcoming national mixed doubles championship in the Calgary bubble and formally announced the cancellation of the Canada Cup. The mixed doubles playdowns...
Jan 06, 2021

Ban on U.K. flights to Canada to expire tonight as testing scheme takes effect
OTTAWA - Transport Minister Marc Garneau says Canada's ban on flights from the United Kingdom will expire tonight at midnight.Garneau says a new set of rules that require passengers returning from abr...
Jan 06, 2021

Biden calls on mob to 'pull back,' urges restoring decency
WILMINGTON, Del. - President-elect Joe Biden called Wednesday for the restoration of "just simple decency" as a mob incited by his predecessor stormed the U.S. Capitol and delayed Congress from certif...
Jan 06, 2021

American NHLers bask in junior team's glory after gold-medal win over rival Canada
Teased by a trainer after Russia was eliminated from the world junior hockey championship, Ottawa Senators forward Alex Galchenyuk ended up getting the last laugh. Galchenyuk, who was born in Milwauke...
Jan 06, 2021

Canadian John Metchie III has certainly taken long journey to NCAA championship game
It has been a long journey to the U.S. college football championship game for Canadian receiver John Metchie III. Born in Taiwan, Metchie III moved to Ghana at a young age and grew up in Brampton, Ont...
Jan 06, 2021

Most stocks rally, yields rise as market eyes Democratic DC
Wall Street is piling into stocks of smaller companies, banks and other businesses that would be winners if Democrats can pump even more financial stimulus into the economy, as expectations rise that ...
Jan 06, 2021