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Canadian Covid Society launches to address long-term effects, prevent further illness
A new non-profit group called the Canadian Covid Society launched today. The national society aims to lead the fight against COVID-19 by advocating for people suffering from long COVID and raising awa...
Mar 06, 2024
Reports: First-place Panthers acquire forward Tarasenko from struggling Senators
OTTAWA - It appears the NHL-leading Florida Panthers gave their offence some scoring punch on Wednesday by reportedly acquiring veteran forward Vladimir Tarasenko from the Ottawa Senators. The Senator...
Mar 06, 2024
Canadian Triple Crown opens with King's Plate on Aug. 17 at Woodbine Racetrack
TORONTO - The $1-million King's Plate will open the 2024 Canadian Triple Crown on Aug. 17, Woodbine Entertainment Group announced Wednesday. The King's Plate is North America's oldest continuously run...
Mar 06, 2024
Vancouver police, First Nation ties have 'broken down' since settlement: review
VANCOUVER - A review of a "landmark" agreement between Vancouver Police and a B.C. First Nation says the relationship has "broken down" and the way to move forward is to respect the nation's laws. B.C...
Mar 06, 2024
Celtics and Nuggets to play in Abu Dhabi in October in two NBA preseason games
The Boston Celtics and Denver Nuggets will play in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on Oct. 4 and 6 in preseason games ahead of next season, the NBA announced Wednesday. "We're excited to bring two of...
Mar 06, 2024
A capsule look at the U Sports women's basketball Final 8
A capsule look at the eight teams competing in the U Sports women's basketball Final 8 in Edmonton. Teams are listed by seeding heading into the tournament, along with their respective regular-season ...
Mar 06, 2024
Lemonade Day Youth Entrepreneur registration now open in Sylvan Lake
Lemonade Day is back on June 22, 2024. Officials with the Town of Sylvan Lake are inviting young Lakers to launch their own small business - a lemonade stand! Organizers say fun, hands-on experiences ...
Mar 06, 2024
As disasters mount, First Nations' safety has never been more pressing: Woodhouse
GATINEAU, Que. - First Nations leaders are gathered today to discuss how they can better prepare for the wildfires, floods and effects of climate change that disproportionately affect their communitie...
Mar 06, 2024
Pocrnic, Ravens eye repeat as U Sports women's basketball champions
Kali Pocrnic and the Carleton Ravens are ready for the challenge ahead as they seek a second straight national title at the U Sports women's basketball Final 8. The Ravens enter the tournament as the ...
Mar 06, 2024
NDP pushing Liberals to include national school food program in upcoming budget
OTTAWA - New Democrats say they are pushing for the Liberal government to fund a national school food program in the upcoming federal budget. The party says it has already been talking to the Liberals...
Mar 06, 2024