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Steve Meehan, Canada new men's rugby coach, honed his skills at clubs round the globe
Steve Meehan acknowledges his own rugby playing career "wasn't too flash." An injury in his first year out of school caused his shoulder to repeatedly pop out of place. "It brought a bit of a sudden h...
Dec 24, 2024
Border measures aimed at responding to Trump's tariff threat begin to take effect
OTTAWA - Immigration measures announced as part of Canada's border response to president-elect Donald Trump's 25 per cent tariff threat are starting to be implemented, beginning with a ban on what's k...
Dec 24, 2024
In the news today: Online Harms Act among bills stuck in House
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Online Harms Act among bills stuck in House Justice Minister Arif Virani is unapologetic about the money it wo...
Dec 24, 2024
Trudeau could stay or go. Either way, Canadians should brace for a spring election
OTTAWA - Canada appears to be barrelling toward a spring election now that the NDP is vowing to vote down the government early next year - whether Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stays on or not. Politi...
Dec 24, 2024
Hong Kong police issue arrest warrants and bounties for six activists
HONG KONG (AP) - Hong Kong police on Tuesday announced a fresh round of arrest warrants for six activists based overseas, with bounties set at $1 million Hong Kong dollars for information leading to t...
Dec 24, 2024
Caitlin Clark honored as AP Female Athlete of the Year following her impact on women's sports
Caitlin Clark raised the profile of women's basketball to unprecedented levels in both the college ranks and the WNBA, and Tuesday she was named the AP Female Athlete of the Year for her impact on and...
Dec 24, 2024
Caitlin Clark honored as AP Female Athlete of the Year following her impact on women's sports
Caitlin Clark raised the profile of women's basketball to unprecedented levels in both the college ranks and the WNBA, and Tuesday she was named the AP Female Athlete of the Year for her impact on and...
Dec 24, 2024
2024 year-in-review: Rachael Thomas
Lethbridge Member of Parliament (MP) Rachael Thomas is expecting a big year in 2025, and says that 2024 was a very successful year for her and her team.In a year-end interview with Lethbridge News Now...
Dec 24, 2024
AHS Toys for Tickets campaign a success with over 1,150 donations
Many children across Alberta will have a new toy under the tree this Christmas.Alberta Health Services (AHS) has wrapped up its Toys for Tickets campaign, which saw people donate new, unopened toys in...
Dec 24, 2024
A blast at a Turkish armament factory kills at least 12 people
ISTANBUL (AP) - An explosion at an armament factory in northwest Turkey left at least 12 dead and four injured Tuesday morning. The blast occurred in the capsule production facility of the factory loc...
Dec 24, 2024