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Canadian Olympic sprinter Donovan Bailey joins Neko Sparks bid to buy Senators
Former Canadian Olympic sprinter Donovan Bailey is joining the bid led by Los Angeles-based producer Neko Sparks to buy the NHL's Ottawa Senators, the 55-year-old announced on Twitter. Bailey won gold...
May 19, 2023
Toronto Marlies cut loose entire coaching staff
TORONTO - The Toronto Marlies won't be renewing the contracts of head coach Greg Moore and assistants A.J. MacLean and John Snowden, the club announced Friday. The move by the top affiliate of the Tor...
May 19, 2023
Alberta wildfire situation as May 18, 5:30 p.m.
Albertans are being asked to restrict recreation on public land as the wildfire risk remains extremely high throughout much of the province.Provincial officials remind those evacuated due to wildfires...
May 19, 2023
Firefighting foam ban possible as Canada looks at risks of 'forever chemicals'
OTTAWA - Firefighting foams, cosmetics and food packaging that contain cancer-causing "forever chemicals" could be limited or outright banned in Canada following a federal government risk assessment o...
May 19, 2023
The inaugural Downtown Saturday Market has been postponed to 2024
Red Deer's inaugural Downtown Saturday Market will no longer be taking place this year, according to a recent announcement by the Downtown Business Association (DBA). The DBA said although the market ...
May 19, 2023
B.C. district postpones climate events, citing intimidation, safety, misinformation
NELSON, B.C. - A British Columbia regional district has postponed a series of climate action open houses, citing safety concerns and fears of intimidation. The Regional District of Central Kootenay in...
May 19, 2023
Johnston's advice on public inquiry about foreign interference expected Tuesday
OTTAWA - Special rapporteur David Johnston is expected to release his decision next Tuesday on whether the federal Liberals should hold a public inquiry on foreign interference. The recommendation is ...
May 19, 2023
Quebec updates climate change plan with $1B to reduce carbon emissions from buildings
MONTREAL - The Quebec government says it will invest $1 billion to reduce the carbon footprint of buildings, which are responsible for almost 10 per cent of the province's greenhouse gas emissions. Pr...
May 19, 2023
Judge blocks release of video, records in Tyre Nichols beating death investigation
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee judge on Friday continued to temporarily block the release of more video footage and records in the investigation into Tyre Nichols' death, but said he does want to m...
May 19, 2023
Kyle Dubas out as general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs after five seasons
TORONTO - Kyle Dubas is out as general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs. The team said Friday it is "parting ways" with the 37-year-old executive, whose contract was scheduled to expire June 30. The...
May 19, 2023