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Rebels sign defenceman Nate Yellowaga
The Red Deer Rebels have signed left-shooting defenceman Nate Yellowaga to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement.The 17-year-old from Calgary was drafted by the Rebels in round nine, 194th overa...
Jun 09, 2025

Duke of Edinburgh to make three stops in Canada, attend Canada Day celebrations
FREDERICTON - The Duke of Edinburgh is scheduled to visit Prince Edward Island later this month, just weeks after King Charles opened Parliament and read the throne speech. The Royal Diary says Prince...
Jun 09, 2025

Red Deer man sentenced in stolen property and drug trafficking investigation
A Red Deer man charged in a stolen property and drug trafficking investigation has been given a $250 fine after pleading guilty to one count of possession of a controlled substance. Kyle Rasmussen, 34...
Jun 09, 2025

Veteran forward Cyle Larin to captain Canada against Ivory Coast at Canadian Shield
TORONTO - Veteran striker Cyle Larin will captain Canada in its final outing at the Canadian Shield tournament against the Ivory Coast on Tuesday. With regular captain Alphonso Davies out injured, vic...
Jun 09, 2025

N.S. Mi'kmaq band drops case arguing federal rules don't apply to its lobster fishery
HALIFAX - A Mi'kmaq band has quietly discontinued its legal case alleging Ottawa was violating its right to fish for lobster, after hopes were raised of a historic deal. Last December, the lawyer for ...
Jun 09, 2025

Transparency advocates call for independent review of Access to Information Act
OTTAWA - Transparency advocates say a coming federal review of the Access to Information Act should be overseen by an independent panel, not the government, to avoid the pitfalls of the last such exer...
Jun 09, 2025

Sam Bennett raising his game and wreaking havoc for Florida Panthers
SUNRISE - Connor McDavid goes way back with Sam Bennett. The youngsters played together on the same team in the Greater Toronto Area as kids, faced off in the Ontario Hockey League, and have been on o...
Jun 09, 2025

GST relief on new homes could save 1st-time buyers up to $240 on mortgages: report
OTTAWA - A new analysis says first-time Canadian homebuyers could save up to $240 on their monthly mortgage payments through the federal government's proposal to waive the sales tax on new builds. Des...
Jun 09, 2025

China tariffs bite into B.C. spot prawn season, but foodies queue for kiss of the sea
VANCOUVER - Toronto resident Krista Jang showed off her "haul" on the False Creek Fishermen's Wharf in Vancouver - a bag of sweet and meaty spot prawns, live and kicking and fresh off the boat. The ac...
Jun 09, 2025

Hall of Famers Els, Montgomerie to tee off at Rogers Charity Classic
CALGARY - World Golf Hall of Famers Ernie Els and Colin Montgomerie have been added to the field of the Rogers Charity Classic, the only Canadian stop on the Champions Tour. Els, a former world No. 1 ...
Jun 09, 2025