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Flames hire decorated women's hockey player Rebecca Johnston in player development
CALGARY - Canadian women's hockey team veteran forward Rebecca Johnston has been hired by the NHL's Calgary Flames in a player development role. The three-time Olympic gold medallist will work in play...
Sep 13, 2022

Prime Minister says Monday will be federal holiday to mark Queen's state funeral
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Sept. 19 will be a federal holiday to mourn Queen Elizabeth II on the day of her state funeral in London. Speaking at a caucus retreat in New Brunswick toda...
Sep 13, 2022

Weather Network predicts warmer-than-normal fall across most of Canada
Don't put away your summer clothing just yet; the Weather Network says there are still some warm days ahead. The network says in its fall forecast that much of Canada can expect warmer-than-normal con...
Sep 13, 2022

National holiday declared for Queen's funeral
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said Sept. 19 will be a federal holiday to mourn Queen Elizabeth II on the day of her state funeral in London."Declaring an opportunity for Canadians to mour...
Sep 13, 2022

Collaros, Gittens, Jefferson named CFL top performers for Week 14
TORONTO - Winnipeg quarterback Zach Collaros, Toronto receiver Kurleigh Gittens Jr. and Blue Bombers defensive lineman Willie Jefferson have been named the CFL's top performers for Week 14. Collaros t...
Sep 13, 2022

Canada to match individual donations for Pakistan floods, provide $25M in aid
OTTAWA - EMBARGOED UNTIL PM SPEAKS The federal government will match donations from Canadians to help the people of Pakistan, where a humanitarian emergency has been caused by massive flooding. Prime ...
Sep 13, 2022

Saskatchewan Royal Purple's Brainlove Quilt Retreat
The Saskatchewan Royal Purple's Brainlove Quilt Retreat Weekend of Fun will be September 30, October 1 and 2 at the Shellbrook Community Hall.The fee is $160.See the poster for details.
Sep 13, 2022

Armenia says 49 soldiers killed in attacks by Azerbaijan
YEREVAN, Armenia (AP) - Azerbaijani forces shelled Armenia's territory on Tuesday in a large-scale attack that killed at least 49 Armenian soldiers and fueled fears of even broader hostilities. Azerba...
Sep 13, 2022

Documentary series dives deep into raw emotion, high stakes of 1972 Summit Series
A shrinking generation of Canadians who can remember the 1972 Summit Series, and fewer of those who played in it alive with each passing year, gave documentarians urgent reasons in addition to a 50th ...
Sep 13, 2022

Most Canadians indifferent to British monarchy, untouched by Queen's death: poll
OTTAWA - A new poll suggests that while many Canadians plan to watch Queen Elizabeth II's funeral next week, the vast majority have not been personally impacted by her passing and feel no attachment t...
Sep 13, 2022