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Vancouver police officer is directed to remove Star of David patch from uniform
Vancouver police say an officer has been told to remove from his uniform a patch that shows the Star of David. An image of the officer wearing the black patch that includes the star and white bars, si...
Feb 16, 2024
Alberta Legislature hosting Family Day activities
Albertans are being encouraged to celebrate Family Day at the legislature."There is nothing more important than family, and the upcoming Family Day holiday is the perfect time to reconnect with those ...
Feb 16, 2024
Red Deer Hospice launches Community Matching Gift Campaign
Red Deer Hospice has partnered with Red Deer Twilight Homes Foundation and an anonymous donor to double the impact of community donations. The initiative began Feb. 14, 2024, with officials saying eve...
Feb 16, 2024
Canadian women's water polo team qualifies for Paris Games after South Africa forfeit
DOHA, Qatar - The Canadian women's water polo team qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics after South Africa forfeited its allocated spot. Water Polo Canada made the announcement Friday after Canada wa...
Feb 16, 2024
Taylor Swift gives $100,000 to the family of the woman killed in the Chiefs parade shooting
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Taylor Swift donated $100,000 to the family of Lisa Lopez-Galvan, the woman killed in the shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl victory parade. Two $50,000 donations w...
Feb 16, 2024
Skate Canada says ISU decision on 2022 figure skating team bronze will be appealed
Skate Canada has announced a formal appeal of the International Skating Union's decision to award the bronze medal in the team figure skating event from the 2022 Beijing Olympics to Russia despite one...
Feb 16, 2024
Town of Sylvan Lake announces Centennial Street modernization information webpage launch
The Town of Sylvan Lake has announced the launch of its Centennial Street modernization information web page. Town officials say the Centennial Street project is an investment in the future of Sylvan ...
Feb 16, 2024
Truck firm involved in multiple B.C. overpass strikes loses licence to operate
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government has cancelled the operation licence of the trucking company involved in multiple highway overpass strikes since 2021. Transportation Minister Rob Fleming say...
Feb 16, 2024
CP NewsAlert: Judge rules challenge of Saskatchewan's pronoun law can proceed
REGINA - A judge has ruled a court challenge can proceed over the Saskatchewan government's law requiring parental consent for children under the age of 16 who want to change their names or pronouns a...
Feb 16, 2024
Veteran Canadian Junior Hoilett joins Scotland's Aberdeen on short-term deal
ABERDEEN, United Kingdom - Veteran Canadian international Junior Hoilett has joined Scotland's Aberdeen until the end of the season. The 33-year-old from Brampton, Ont., has been without a club since ...
Feb 16, 2024