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RCMP investigating death of Edmonton man after mixed martial arts fight
EDMONTON - Mounties in Alberta are investigating the death of a fighter following a mixed martial arts charity event. RCMP Cpl. Troy Savinkoff said the man was taken to hospital after he fought Saturd...
Nov 27, 2024

Canada didn't live up to its values on immigration in recent years, Carney says
OTTAWA - Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney says Canada didn't live up to its values on immigration over the last few years as it allowed more people into the country than it could absorb. Car...
Nov 27, 2024

Ottawa native joins Oklahoma City Thunder organization as athletic performance coach
Another Canadian has joined the Oklahoma City Thunder organization. Ottawa's Sean Stoqua became an athletic performance coach for the Thunder and the Oklahoma City Blue, the NBA team's G-League affili...
Nov 27, 2024

Kelowna, B.C., to host the Memorial Cup in the spring of 2026
TORONTO - Kelowna will host the Memorial Cup in the spring of 2026. It will be the first time the B.C. city has hosted the annual junior hockey competition since 2004. The Canadian Hockey League says ...
Nov 27, 2024

Mintos netminder Henry commits to SJHL’s Mustangs for 2025/26 season
The Prince Albert Mintos announced on Tuesday that one of their goaltenders is headed down the road to Melfort for next season.The Mintos congratulated Josh Henry on their social media, saying he has ...
Nov 27, 2024

Snow clearing challenging in Humboldt after significant storms
The City of Humboldt's snow clearing plans continue to evolve as the city grows and changes. Humboldt was hit by a major storm last week, followed by another significant snow over the weekend. Directo...
Nov 27, 2024

Lawyers, loyalists and Wall Street executives: a look at who's on Trump's tariff team
WASHINGTON - As president-elect Donald Trump rattles his closest neighbours with threats of tariffs, he is also firming up the team of loyalists to put his plans into action. Trump's team to lead his ...
Nov 27, 2024

Avoid residual ponds at Melfort water treatment plant: SaskWater
Residents of the Melfort area are being urged to avoid the residual ponds near the water treatment plant. Work has been going on to upgrade the residual ponds, and SaskWater is asking people to steer ...
Nov 27, 2024

Ottawa settles Phoenix pay system lawsuit with non-union employees
OTTAWA - The federal government has reached a settlement in a class-action lawsuit launched by casual and non-union employees over the Phoenix pay system. Law firm Saralis Avocats says casual workers,...
Nov 27, 2024

QB Adams out to prove he's a winner in fresh start with Stampeders
CALGARY - As his time with the B.C. Lions appeared to be coming to an end, Vernon Adams Jr. was talking about his CFL future with Calgary cornerback Demario Houston. "We were just talking scenarios an...
Nov 27, 2024