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Time running out for Canadians seeking visas for family in Gaza
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Time is running out for Canadians hoping a federal visa program will provide an escape route for Palestinian family members trapped in Gaza, leaving some still grappling with the co...
Feb 28, 2025

Canada's wheelchair curling team seeks world championship as Paralympic Games loom
THUNDER BAY, Ont. - Douglas Dean will wear the Maple Leaf for the first time at the world wheelchair curling championship. The 60-year-old from Thunder Bay, Ont., is also the first curler from Norther...
Feb 28, 2025

Vancouver FC sells 20-year-old midfielder James Cameron to MLS's Colorado Rapids
Vancouver FC has sold 20-year-old midfielder James Cameron to the Colorado Rapids of Major League Soccer. It's the Canadian Premier League side's second major off-season transfer following the Jan. 31...
Feb 28, 2025

Blackfalds RCMP says report of attempted child abduction was fake
The Blackfalds RCMP says a report of an alleged child abduction attempt was fabricated.On Feb. 25, police received a report of a possible child abduction after the youth told their mother that someone...
Feb 28, 2025

Red Deer Photo radar locations for March 2025
The City of Red Deer and Red Deer RCMP have released their photo radar locations for the month of January.Mobile units will be operating in the following neighbourhoods:Glendale, Normandeau, Highland ...
Feb 28, 2025

Pope had a bronchial spasm and his prognosis remains guarded, Vatican says
ROME (AP) - Pope Francis suffered a bronchial spasm Friday that resulted in him breathing in vomit, requiring non-invasive mechanical ventilation, but he responded well and remained conscious and aler...
Feb 28, 2025

Canada rugby sevens captain Piper Logan out for season with knee injury
Canada rugby sevens captain Piper Logan will miss the rest of the HSBC SVNS season after tearing the posterior and medial cruciate ligaments in her knee on the weekend in Vancouver The 23-year-old fro...
Feb 28, 2025

Quebec replaces digital technology minister who resigned over auto board scandal
QUBEC - Quebec's premier has replaced his cybersecurity and digital technology minister after a scandal with the auto insurance board's online platform forced the resignation of ric Caire. Premier Fra...
Feb 28, 2025

Red Deer is ahead of the game in coordinating peace officers and RCMP
Peace officers from across 34 municipalities in Alberta are beginning to coordinate with RCMP in an effort to better crack down on fentanyl following a provincial request, and Red Deer is more than re...
Feb 28, 2025

Captain Nicholas Kirton leads the way as Canada beats Zimbabwe 'A' in one-day cricket
HARARE - Captain Nicholas Kirton scored 84 runs and opener Yuvraj Samra added 80 to help Canada beat Zimbabwe 'A' by four wickets in a one-day cricket international Friday. Zimbabwe "A' won the first ...
Feb 28, 2025