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Blue Jays skipper says team feels it can play with the 'big dogs' in the division
Expectations have changed significantly for the Toronto Blue Jays since Charlie Montoyo was named manager after the 2018 season. He guided the club through a rebuilding effort in his first year as ski...
Feb 18, 2021
US says it's ready to join talks to resume Iran nuclear deal
WASHINGTON - The Biden administration says it's ready to join talks with Iran and world powers to discuss a return to the 2015 nuclear deal. The State Department said Thursday the U.S. would accept an...
Feb 18, 2021
Bower Place donates over $20,000 to Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre
In a year unlike any other, Bower Place pulled together to raise over $20,000 for its charity of choice for 2020 - the Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre."We are thrilled that we were able to provi...
Feb 18, 2021
Patience proved to be a big reason why Canadian Cameron Judge landed with Argonauts
Patience figured prominently in linebacker Cameron Judge becoming a Toronto Argonaut. Judge signed with Toronto on Wednesday as a free agent, the move coming after he attended a workout last week with...
Feb 18, 2021
Toronto FC season ticket-holders upset at data mixup in club email
TORONTO - Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment has apologized to Toronto FC season ticket-holders for an email mixup that sent personal information to the wrong people.MLSE attributed the mixup to a "s...
Feb 18, 2021
Who have provinces have pegged to receive COVID-19 vaccines in the coming weeks?
As COVID-19 vaccine supplies gradually ramp up across the country, most provinces and territories have released details of who can expect to receive a shot in the coming weeks. Here's a list of their ...
Feb 18, 2021
Dr. Hinshaw shares COVID-19 update for Feb. 18
Alberta's chief medical officer of health is set to provide her latest update on the COVID-19 situation in the province.Dr. Deena Hinshaw will speak during a news conference scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Yo...
Feb 18, 2021
Council approves switching parking operations to tax-supported model
Following the realization that the city's downtown parkade is experiencing significant challenges in remaining self-supported, Red Deer city council has approved a change of direction to address the s...
Feb 18, 2021
Commons to debate Senate changes to assisted-dying bill Tuesday as deadline looms
OTTAWA - The House of Commons will wait until Tuesday to debate whether to accept or reject Senate amendments to a bill that would expand access to medical assistance in dying. That leaves just three ...
Feb 18, 2021
Education Minister's Youth Council seeks members for next term
Junior and senior high school students can help shape the future as part of the Education Minister's Youth Council.About 40 students from across the province will be selected for the 2021-22 council, ...
Feb 18, 2021