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A look at winners of the 2024 National Newspaper Awards handed out in Montreal
Here is a look at the winners of the National Newspaper Awards, handed out Friday night in Montreal. Arts and Entertainment Winner: Tavia Grant, The Globe and Mail, for her work on the Vatican's unful...
Apr 25, 2025
Globe and Mail, Toronto Star lead the way as National Newspaper Awards handed out
MONTREAL - The Globe and Mail and the Toronto Star were the big winners as the National Newspaper Awards were handed out in Montreal on Friday night. The Globe took home nine of the 23 regular awards,...
Apr 25, 2025
Kirk hits go-ahead 2-run double in 9th, Blue Jays beat Yankees 4-2
NEW YORK (AP) - Alejandro Kirk hit a go-ahead two-run double in the ninth inning off Yankees closer Devin Williams and the Toronto Blue Jays beat New York 4-2 on Friday night, snapping a five-game los...
Apr 25, 2025
Canadiens beat Capitals 6-3 in electric Game 3 featuring bench brawl, goalie injuries
MONTREAL - Cole Caufield had a goal and an assist as the Montreal Canadiens ran over Washington 6-3 in an electric Game 3 that featured a brawl on the Capitals' bench and both starting goalies exiting...
Apr 25, 2025
Woman who accused Britain's Prince Andrew in Epstein sex trafficking scandal has died
The woman who accused Britain's Prince Andrew and other influential men of sexually exploiting her as a teenager trafficked by financier Jeffrey Epstein has died. She was 41. Virginia Giuffre died by ...
Apr 25, 2025
Yan Liu has an albatross, late birdie to lead the Chevron Championship
THE WOODLANDS, Texas (AP) - Yan Liu had an albatross to offset three front-nine bogeys and rebounded from a late bogey for an even-par 72 and a one-stroke lead over four players Friday in the Chevron ...
Apr 25, 2025
PGA Tour rookies Salinda, Velo remain atop Zurich Classic leaderboard
AVONDALE, La. (AP) - PGA Tour rookies Isaiah Salinda and Kevin Velo shot a 3-under 69 in alternate-shot play Friday to remain atop the leaderboard in the Zurich Classic, and leave defending champions ...
Apr 25, 2025
Fire advisory in effect for Lacombe County
Effective April 25, a fire advisory is in place for all of Lacombe County due to warm temperatures, windy conditions and a lack of anticipated precipitation. For now, the county says it will continue ...
Apr 25, 2025
Ponoka town council approves 2025 budget
Ponoka town council has approved the 2025 Town of Ponoka budget for a total of $35.78 million.This includes an operating budget of $23.6 million and a capital budget of $12.18 million."Council and Adm...
Apr 25, 2025
International Language Teacher Bursaries released for 2025-26
The International Language Teacher Bursary has been awarded to 10 public school teachers this year, at $4,200 each. Awarded annually, provincial officials note the bursary supports teachers who want t...
Apr 25, 2025