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Ship strikes kill thousands of whales. A study of hot spots could map out solutions
A study of hot spots for collisions between ships and whales around the world, including Canadian waters, offers a map for measures to prevent the deadly strikes that could drive some species to extin...
Nov 22, 2024
Red Deer pair wins $100,000 on lottery ticket
A pair of Red Deerians became $100,000 richer after purchasing a lottery ticket.Charlene L. and Lance A. checked their Western 6/49 tickets at a store when they found out they won the $100K Extra!In a...
Nov 22, 2024
Halifax Security Forum begins amid questions on Canada's military spending
HALIFAX - The Halifax International Security Forum started today with Canada's defence minister defending Canada's military spending as Donald Trump's election in the United States increases pressure ...
Nov 22, 2024
Red Deer Recreation Centre to temporarily close
The Red Deer Recreation Centre will be temporarily closed in December for annual maintenance.The City of Red Deer announced the facility will be closed from Monday, Dec. 2 to Sunday, Dec. 22 and will ...
Nov 22, 2024
Jury deliberations begin in trial of human smuggling, frozen migrant family
FERGUS FALLS - Jurors have begun deliberations in the trial of two men accused of human smuggling across the Canada-U.S. border between Manitoba and Minnesota. They are tasked with deciding whether to...
Nov 22, 2024
New B.C. storm brings 100 km/h winds with some Vancouver Island homes still in dark
VANCOUVER - BC Hydro is warning customers in remote areas of Vancouver Island that they may be without power until late Saturday, as winds from another powerful storm hit the coast. The latest in a se...
Nov 22, 2024
Quebecer, 81, to serve at least 10 years for killing ailing wife 'out of love'
LAVAL, Que. - An 81-year-old Quebec man who says he ended his ailing wife's life out of love and compassion was sentenced today to serve at least 10 and a half years in prison for murder. Gilles Brass...
Nov 22, 2024
Alberta government assisting Canadian Armed Forces members build careers in the trades
Alberta's government says it is investing $300,000 to help veterans ready to re-enter civilian life transition to careers in the skilled trades. The investment will be put towards a program called Hel...
Nov 22, 2024
Canadian defender Alistair Johnston agrees to new contract with Scotland's Celtic
Canadian defender Alistair Johnston has agreed to a new contract with Celtic that will keep him at the Scottish powerhouse until the summer of 2029. The 26-year-old from Aurora, Ont., originally signe...
Nov 22, 2024
Tuomas Sammelvuo resigns as head coach of Canada's men's volleyball team
Tuomas Sammelvuo has resigned as head coach of Canada's men's volleyball team, Volleyball Canada announced Sammelvuo's departure in a release Friday and said he and his wife recently welcomed a new ba...
Nov 22, 2024