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Measles virus possibly circulating in Quebec, health officials say
Montreal public health officials say community transmission of the measles virus is possible after a person in the suburb of Laval contracted the disease despite not having travelled abroad or been in...
Mar 1, 2024
After winning Canadian citizenship, teenage surfer Erin Brooks misses out on Olympics
After winning her battle for Canadian citizenship earlier this year, teenage surfer Erin Brooks won't be wearing the Maple Leaf at the Paris Olympics. Brooks has been eliminated at the 2024 ISA World ...
Mar 1, 2024
Goalie fights, often a crowd favourite, have almost completely disappeared from the NHL
Watching fights between Patrick Roy and Mike Vernon and Ron Hextall and Felix Potvin in the 1990s, Martin Biron recalled, he always wanted to be the goaltender who could win a bout as the spunky under...
Mar 1, 2024
Sylvan Lake council briefs: Census to come, revamped major intersection, and transportation upgrades
Sylvan Lake town council awarded a tender worth $5.78 million to Border Paving this week for upgrades to the intersection at Highway 20 and Memorial Trail.The project entails construction of a traffic...
Mar 1, 2024
Coach John Herdman says Toronto FC has more work to do with the roster
TORONTO - While the signing of former Newcastle midfielder Matty Longstaff brings Toronto FC to its senior roster limit of 30, coach John Herdman says the MLS club isn't done dealing. "I think anythin...
Mar 1, 2024
Vancouver Whitecaps look to bring pre-season momentum to home opener
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps' season started early. A shortened pre-season due to CONCACAF Champions Cup action in January and February meant the Whitecaps were back on the field sooner than in...
Mar 1, 2024
Gov. Abbott says Texas wildfires may have destroyed up to 500 structures
STINNETT, Texas (AP) - The largest wildfire in state history may have destroyed as many as 500 structures in the Texas Panhandle and that number could rise as damage assessments continue, Republican G...
Mar 1, 2024
Ottawa pledges $58.8M to continue local journalism program to 2027
OTTAWA - The Liberal government is extending a program that funds 400 local reporting jobs across the country. Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge says Ottawa will spend another $58.8 million to continu...
Mar 1, 2024
Red Deer man sentenced to nine months following string of break and enters
A Red Deer man charged in multiple local property crime investigations has been sentenced to nine months in jail.Described by police as a prolific offender, Zacharias Paradoski, 37, was convicted on o...
Mar 1, 2024
Biden approves military air drops of aid into Gaza after chaotic encounter left dozens dead
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden said Friday that the U.S. will begin air-dropping humanitarian assistance into Gaza, a day after dozens of Palestinians were killed during a chaotic encounter wit...
Mar 1, 2024