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In news conference, Biden calls on Fed to fight inflation
WASHINGTON (AP) - At a Wednesday news conference marking his first year in office, President Joe Biden called on the Federal Reserve to do more to fight inflation by pulling back on its monetary boost...
Jan 19, 2022
NHL announces new dates for 98 postponed games, 95 to take place in 16 days
NEW YORK - NHL players, fans, and reporters are going to be extremely busy.The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in 98 games being postponed in the 2021-22 regular season.Now, the league has announced that a...
Jan 19, 2022
Coast Guard retiring key ocean science vessel, replacement delayed yet again
OTTAWA - The federal government is being forced to retire one of the Canadian Coast Guard's important science vessels, dealing a blow to the country's ocean research capabilities for at least the next...
Jan 19, 2022
LPS investigating break-in & theft at tattoo studio
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge Police attended an early morning call at a downtown business.At approximately 7:00 am on Wednesday, January 19, a business alarm went off at Peppermint Hippo Tattoo on the ...
Jan 19, 2022
UAE envoy: Yemen's Houthis used missiles in Abu Dhabi attack
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Yemen's Houthi rebels used cruise and ballistic missiles, in addition to drones, in an attack on Abu Dhabi this week that killed three people and set off fires at a ...
Jan 19, 2022
Source: Toronto FC trades midfielder Mark Delgado to Los Angeles Galaxy
TORONTO - Midfielder Mark Delgado, who ranks third in Toronto FC appearances among active players, is headed to the Los Angeles Galaxy to reunite with coach Greg Vanney. A source, not authorized to sp...
Jan 19, 2022
Ottawa and First Nations in P.E.I. sign agreement to establish national park reserve
LENNOX ISLAND, P.E.I. - Parks Canada signed a provisional agreement today with two First Nations to establish a new national park reserve on a pristine chain of islands along the northwest coast of Pr...
Jan 19, 2022
First shipment of COVID-19 antiviral pill on its way across Canada; prime minister
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the first shipment of an oral COVID-19 pill is making its way across Canada but is no substitute for vaccination against the rapidly spreading virus.The anti-viral d...
Jan 19, 2022
City Council votes to endorse new Airport Incentive Framework
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge City Council has voted 7-2 to endorse a new Airport Incentive Framework.The primary goals of the plan are to encourage the continued growth of passenger traffic at the Leth...
Jan 19, 2022
Lunder headlines list of eight Canadian biathletes nominated for Beijing Games
CANMORE, Alta. - Emma Lunder is one of the headliners on the list of eight Canadian biathletes nominated Wednesday for next month's Beijing Olympics. Lunder, from Vernon, B.C., opened the World Cup se...
Jan 19, 2022