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Bryde's whale washes ashore in only known sighting of the animal in B.C.
PORT MCNEILL - Another dead whale has washed ashore on a British Columbia beach, the third over two weeks, but a marine wildlife expert says there's likely no connections to the deaths. The Namgis Fir...
May 16, 2025
Adriana LaGrange appointed Minister of Primary and Preventative Health Services
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced changes to her cabinet and caucus leadership on Friday.This comes following the conclusion of the spring sitting of the legislature and after the Honourable Ri...
May 16, 2025
Western Conference-leading Vancouver Whitecaps look for repeat performance in Austin
VANCOUVER - Austin, Texas, will always be a special place for Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Ali Ahmed. The Canadian international made his Major League Soccer debut there on April 23, 2022, with his ...
May 16, 2025
Defender Jalen Neal flourishing in starting role with CF Montreal
MONTREAL - CF Montreal's sporting project aimed at developing and showcasing young talent has had mixed results over its five years. Fortunately, the Major League Soccer club has been able to balance ...
May 16, 2025
Lacombe County in search of the 2025 Farm Family Award recipient
Lacombe County is seeking nominations for its 2025 Farm Family Award.Nominations are open from May 16 to Aug. 18, with the aim being to find a family who has achieved exceptional things and made signi...
May 16, 2025
CFLPA president Elimimian backs CFL participation in Olympic flag football
CFLPA president Solomon Elimimian is among those supporting CFL players participating in the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Games. Flag football will make its Olympic debut in L.A., and next week, NFL owners...
May 16, 2025
B.C. sending almost 100 firefighters to Ontario, after 42 deployed to Manitoba
VICTORIA - British Columbia Forests Minister Ravi Parmar says the province is sending almost 100 wildland firefighters to Ontario, where fires have been threatening several communities near the Manito...
May 16, 2025
Rural B.C. officials receive 'gratitude' over landfill resolution before ostrich cull
NAKUSP - A member of a British Columbia regional district says a decision not to allow the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to dispose of ostrich carcasses in its landfills pending further testing of t...
May 16, 2025
Mark Scheifele says Winnipeg Jets ‘desperate’ to extend season in Dallas
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets are about to find out if they can pull off a rare feat. They flew to Dallas for Game 6 on Saturday night, down 3-2 in their best-of-seven series against the Stars - and wi...
May 16, 2025
'Ultra competitor' Davis Alexander calm under pressure as Alouettes' No. 1 QB
SAINT-JRME - Davis Alexander's off-season looked a little different. The Montreal Alouettes quarterback went about his usual business - time in the gym, watching film, on the practice field - despite ...
May 16, 2025