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Alberta government announces new rules on cannabis and liquor
The provincial government has announced new rules around alcohol and cannabis in Alberta to remove red tape for small businesses and expand choices for consumers.This includes a change that allows liq...
Jul 02, 2025

NHL free agency continues as Nikolaj Ehlers ponders landing spot
NHL general managers continued to round out rosters as free agency ticked through its second day. One decent-sized catch and a solid defenceman remain up for grabs. Slick winger Nikolaj Ehlers still s...
Jul 02, 2025

Running back Brady Oliveira returns to Bombers lineup in time to face Stampeders
Brady Oliveira is back in the Winnipeg Blue Bombers' starting lineup. The CFL's top player and Canadian last season will start at halfback Thursday night when Winnipeg (3-0) visits the Calgary Stamped...
Jul 02, 2025

Vernon Adams Jr. seeks first touchdown pass as a Stampeder, Calgary to host Winnipeg
CALGARY - Vernon Adams Jr. has yet to throw a touchdown pass for the Calgary Stampeders three games into the season. The Stampeders (2-1) host the undefeated Winnipeg Blue Bombers (3-0) on Thursday. C...
Jul 02, 2025

Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools appoints two new associate superintendents
Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools has announced two new associate superintendents that will start next month.This includes the appointment of Ike Hanna as the associate superintendent of learning ser...
Jul 02, 2025

MLSE boss says cutting Italian stars loose offers opportunity for MLS franchise
TORONTO - In opening the MLSE vault to bring in Italian stars Lorenzo Insigne and Federico Bernardeschi midway through the 2022 MLS season, Toronto FC looked to change the struggling franchise's fortu...
Jul 02, 2025

7 missing after explosion at California fireworks warehouse sets off massive blaze
ESPARTO, Calif. (AP) - Seven people were missing Wednesday following an explosion at a fireworks warehouse in rural Northern California that caused a massive fire and forced evacuations, authorities s...
Jul 02, 2025

Aspire Child Development Centre free summer program 'Park It' kicks off today
The Aspire Child Development Centre's annual summer program "Park It" has returned for it's 20th year.It first began in 2005 and is a free play group for children with diverse needs that runs from Jul...
Jul 02, 2025

Judge blocks order barring asylum access at border and gives administration two weeks to appeal
WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal judge said Wednesday that an order by President Donald Trump suspending asylum access at the southern border was unlawful, throwing into doubt one of the key pillars of the...
Jul 02, 2025

Vehicle mitigation measures, overhead drones aimed to keep Calgary Stampede safe
CALGARY - Police and organizers say they're confident security measures at the upcoming Calgary Stampede would prevent a vehicle attack like the deadly one at the Lapu Lapu Day celebration in Vancouve...
Jul 02, 2025