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Canadian Taxpayers Federation releases annual 'naughty and nice' list
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) has released its annual Taxpayer Naughty and Nice List.It reflects how various politicians, political parties, and governments were when it comes to utilizing t...
Dec 24, 2020
Mayor Veer welcomes World Juniors to Alberta
Red Deer Mayor Tara Veer has released the following statement ahead of the 2021 World Junior Hockey Championship. "On behalf of our community and fellow Canadians, welcome players, coaches and officia...
Dec 24, 2020
FIFA provides breakdown of expanded 32-team Women's World Cup field
CONCACAF will have four direct berths for the expanded Women's World Cup in 2023 with two more teams from the region having a chance to join them via a 10-team playoff tournament. Canada, the U.S. and...
Dec 24, 2020
TSN’s Craig Button previews 2021 World Junior Hockey Championship
For the first time in over a decade, Team Canada will look to win back-to-back gold medals at the IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship.This year's edition of the tournament is taking place in Edmonto...
Dec 24, 2020
No criminal charges warranted in Lethbridge "Storm Trooper" incident
LETHBRIDGE, AB. -- The findings of an external review into Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) actions involving the Star Wars Day promotion at Coco Vanilla Galactic Cantina have been turned over to LPS. ...
Dec 24, 2020
Canadian defensive back declares for NFL draft after run at Minnesota
Canadian defensive back Benjamin St-Juste's collegiate career at Minnesota is over. The Gophers' starting cornerback decided earlier this week to skip his remaining college eligibility and declare for...
Dec 24, 2020
Canuck Metchie, top-ranked Crimson Tide to take on 4 Notre Dame in Rose Bowl showdown
Now the real fun begins for Canadian John Metchie III and the top-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide. Alabama, ranked first in The Associated Press top-25 NCAA football poll, improved to 11-0 on Saturday wit...
Dec 24, 2020
WHL T's for Toys campaign supports over 800 children this holiday season
The Western Hockey League and its 22 member clubs are proud to announce that over 800 children across WHL territory have been supported as a result of the WHL T's For Toys Campaign."On behalf of all 2...
Dec 24, 2020
COVID in California: 2 million confirmed cases and counting
LOS ANGELES - California became the first state to record 2 million confirmed coronavirus cases, reaching the milestone on Christmas Eve as close to the entire state was under a strict stay-at-home or...
Dec 24, 2020
Ex-'Survivor' contestant charged with larceny in Virginia
DANVILLE, Va. - A former "Survivor" contestant has been charged in Virginia with grand larceny, authorities said. Jonny Fairplay, who while competing on the show in 2003 became known for orchestrating...
Dec 24, 2020