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Spain's Alexia Putellas voted best women's player again
PARIS (AP) - Spain's Alexia Putellas won FIFA's best women's player award for the second straight time on Monday. Putellas won the voting over Alex Morgan of the United States and England's Beth Mead,...
Feb 27, 2023
Finance minister suggests budget deficits on way for B.C. after surplus
LANGFORD, B.C. - British Columbia Finance Minister Katrine Conroy is suggesting budget deficits are in the province's future as she prepares to present the government's financial blueprint Tuesday. Pr...
Feb 27, 2023
Canada Soccer president Nick Bontis resigns, says change is needed
Nick Bontis has resigned as president of Canada Soccer, acknowledging change is needed to achieve labour peace with the Canadian men's and women's teams. The move comes in the wake of a letter from pr...
Feb 27, 2023
Canadian Cory Johnston looking forward to a break in '23 Elite Series season
The first break of the season comes at an opportune time for Cory Johnston. The professional fisherman from Cavan, Ont., finished eighth in the Elite Series event at Lake Seminole on Sunday. The week ...
Feb 27, 2023
Alberta and Saskatchewan urge federal agency to reconsider pesticide ruling for farmers
The governments of Alberta and Saskatchewan are urging the federal Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) to reconsider its decision on a crucial insecticide for farmers.The PMRA recently changed ap...
Feb 27, 2023
More than 1,350 prohibited weapons linked to Chilliwack, B.C., homes seized
CHILLIWACK, B.C. - Canada Border Services Agency says it has seized more than 1,350 prohibited weapons and firearms linked to residences in Chilliwack, B.C. A statement from the agency says parcels im...
Feb 27, 2023
Lethbridge Police arrest two suspects following weekend stabbing at the ENMAX Centre
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) has charged two men following a weekend stabbing, after the suspects turned themselves in to Blood Tribe Police. On Sunday, February 26, 2023, LPS ...
Feb 27, 2023
Upgrades might prove too costly for cap-strapped Oilers as trade deadline approaches
EDMONTON - There's a small section of the West Edmonton Mall reserved for luxury, high-end retailers, where you can look at Rolex watches, Tiffany jewelry or Louis Vuitton bags. Imagine walking throug...
Feb 27, 2023
Oilpatch funds balloon for pro-Smith political group after she supports royalty break
EDMONTON - Oilpatch support for Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's agenda ballooned after she won her party's leadership and put the so-called RStar program - a plan to give tax breaks to energy compani...
Feb 27, 2023
Quebec's social housing stock is crumbling as repair costs rise, tenant group says
MONTREAL - A tenant group is speaking out about the decrepit state of social housing in Quebec, which continues to deteriorate as the cost of repairs rise. The Fdration des locataires d'habitations lo...
Feb 27, 2023