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First Nations men wrongfully convicted in Manitoba file lawsuits claiming racism
WINNIPEG - Two First Nations men wrongfully convicted of murdering a restaurant worker are suing three levels of government saying their imprisonment was the result of racial discrimination. Brian And...
Apr 05, 2024
B.C.’s first female lieutenant-governor, Iona Campagnolo, dies at 91
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has confirmed former B.C. lieutenant-governor Iona Campagnolo has died at the age of 91. Campagnolo was appointed as the province's 27th lieutenant-governor in 2...
Apr 05, 2024
South Carolina women stay perfect, surge past N.C. State 78-59 to reach NCAA title game
CLEVELAND (AP) - All-America center Kamilla Cardoso scored 22 points and unbeaten South Carolina avoided a second straight stumble in the women's Final Four, surging past North Carolina State 78-59 on...
Apr 05, 2024
South Carolina women stay perfect, surge past N.C. State 78-59 to reach NCAA title game
CLEVELAND (AP) - All-America center Kamilla Cardoso scored 22 points and unbeaten South Carolina avoided a second straight stumble in the women's Final Four, surging past North Carolina State 78-59 on...
Apr 05, 2024
Akshay Bhatia stretches lead to 5 shots at windy Texas Open
SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Akshay Bhatia survived a rocky start Friday in the Valero Texas Open by rallying with a pair of late birdies for a 2-under 70 that stretched his lead to five shots and raised hopes ...
Apr 05, 2024
RCMP cancel Amber Alert for four-month-old B.C. boy allegedly taken by his mom
LANGLEY, B.C. - Mounties in Langley, B.C., say they are cancelling the Amber Alert issued for a four-month-old boy who was allegedly abducted by his mother on Thursday. Police say in a statement that ...
Apr 05, 2024
Child Advocacy Centre hits fundraising milestone; enters sprint for final million in donations
The new Sheldon Kennedy Centre of Excellence (SKCOE), a project started by the Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre (CACAC), is nearly complete, according to the organization. They confirmed the buil...
Apr 05, 2024
Habitat for Humanity Red Deer hosts celebratory Garden Party fundraiser and furnished shed raffle
Habitat for Humanity Red Deer will be holding their inaugural Garden Party fundraiser and raffle this May in celebration of various milestones. The organization will be celebrating their 30th annivers...
Apr 05, 2024
Blue Jays beat Yankees 3-0 in New York home opener behind Clement's tiebreaking pinch homer
NEW YORK (AP) - Pinch-hitter Ernie Clement had a tiebreaking solo home run off Caleb Ferguson leading off the seventh inning, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Yankees 3-0 Friday in New York's home o...
Apr 05, 2024
Biden urges Egypt, Qatar leaders to press Hamas to come to agreement for Israeli hostages in Gaza
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden on Friday wrote to the leaders of Egypt and Qatar, calling on them to press Hamas for hostage deal with Israel, according to a senior administration official, one...
Apr 05, 2024