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Sen. Denise Batters returned to national Conservative caucus after O'Toole ousted her
OTTAWA - Conservative Sen. Denise Batters is back in the party's national caucus one week after the leader who kicked her out was himself dumped. Batters appeared alongside MPs who gathered today in O...
Feb 09, 2022

CEBL's Fraser Valley Bandits hire former coach of Poland's men's basketball team
After turning around Poland's men's basketball team, Mike Taylor is embarking on a new adventure - coaching in the Canadian Elite Basketball League. Taylor was announced Wednesday as the new head coac...
Feb 09, 2022

Snowbird kitty: Lost cat heads home to Maine - from Florida
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) - A Maine family that long ago gave up on a lost family cat is being reunited - more than six years and 1,500 miles later. Denise Cilley, of Chesterville, said she was shocked to ...
Feb 09, 2022

Census data suggests Alberta economy shifting but growth expected to stay strong
EDMONTON - Once Canada's boomtown, the latest census from Statistics Canada suggests Wild Rose Country is becoming just another Canadian province. For years, Alberta enjoyed population growth that tow...
Feb 09, 2022

Young Toronto FC forward Ayo Akinola says recovery from knee surgery is going well
Young Toronto FC striker Ayo Akinola says he is "not too far" from returning to action from surgery last August to repair an anterior cruciate ligament injured on international duty with Canada. "I'm ...
Feb 09, 2022

Giovinco signs with Italy's Sampdoria, Toronto FC makes deal with Red Bulls
TORONTO - Italy's Sampdoria confirmed Wednesday that it has signed former Toronto FC forward Sebastian Giovinco to a short-term contract through June. In a somewhat related move, Toronto acquired US$5...
Feb 09, 2022

Boxes of meat stolen from Melfort Food Bank
The staff at the Melfort Food Bank are disheartened after thieves made off with boxes of meat.Secretary and volunteer Ellen Zuck has a message for whoever took the food intended for clients of the foo...
Feb 09, 2022

Census 2021: A snapshot of Prairie population and dwelling data
Alberta: For the first time in years, Alberta's growth has lagged behind the national average. Its 4.8 per cent growth rate between 2016 and 2021 was slightly below the national mark of 5.2 per cent. ...
Feb 09, 2022

The latest on protests against COVID-19 measures in Ottawa and beyond
The latest developments on ongoing protests against COVID-19 restrictions and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government, both in Ottawa and various cities across Canada. All times eastern: 11:45 a.m....
Feb 09, 2022

Alouettes re-sign veteran quarterback Harris, extend defensive lineman Sewell
Veteran quarterback Trevor Harris is returning to the Montreal Alouettes. The six-foot-three, 212-pound American signed a one-year deal with Montreal as a free agent Wednesday. The Alouettes also sign...
Feb 09, 2022