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Olympic sprint champion De Grasse named ambassador for Coolbet
TORONTO - He's all business on the track, but Andre De Grasse is anxious to show he also has a lighter side. Coolbet, an online sportsbook, unveiled the champion sprinter as an ambassador Thursday. Th...
Apr 07, 2022

Oh baby, Bob Cole's getting a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Canadian Academy
TORONTO - Bob Cole is looking forward to sitting back and watching both the Masters and the world men's curling championship this weekend. And, as always, some hockey. But on Sunday, the retired hocke...
Apr 07, 2022

Israeli medics say 6 wounded in downtown Tel Aviv shooting
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) - At least six people were wounded in a shooting in downtown Tel Aviv on Thursday night in an area with several bars and restaurants packed with people. The motive for the shooti...
Apr 07, 2022

Rockin’ Red Deer Lip Sync Battle
On Saturday, May 14 prepare to hit the stage for a great cause. Join us at Bower Ponds for the Rockin' Red Deer Lip Sync Battle Event. Lead the Way Development Inc. (LTW) and the Central Alberta Sexua...
Apr 07, 2022

Chinook's Edge School Division announces Edwin Parr nominee
When she was a young student, Madeline Pereira always wanted to discover more about what she was learning in the classroom. That sense of curiosity is said to be what the Innisfail High School teacher...
Apr 07, 2022

Sharks GM Doug Wilson stepping down after 19 seasons
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - San Jose Sharks general manager Doug Wilson is stepping down after 19 seasons on the job. The team announced Thursday that Joe Will remains interim GM until a full-time replace...
Apr 07, 2022

Drug users in Vancouver respond to targeted effort to ramp up vaccination rate
VANCOUVER - Efforts to provide COVID-19 vaccines to as many drug users as possible in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside have paid off, prompting an advocate to urge communities with similar, vulnerable po...
Apr 07, 2022

Sylvan Lake lawyer honoured with Queen’s counsel appointment
A woman from Sylvan Lake is one of 144 Alberta lawyers being honoured with the title of Queen's counsel to recognize their exceptional service to Albertans and the legal community.Sharon Janelle Crook...
Apr 07, 2022

TheScore Bet secures 10-year exclusive partnership with Toronto Blue Jays
TORONTO - A partnership between TheScore Bet and the Toronto Blue Jays seems like a natural fit to John Levy, the CEO of the sportsbook. Levy spoke to media on the field at Rogers Centre where new sig...
Apr 07, 2022

Province announces extension of Site Rehabilitation Program
Energy Minister Sonya Savage issued the following statement Wednesday on updated timelines for the province's Site Rehabilitation Program:"The Site Rehabilitation Program has been a resounding success...
Apr 07, 2022