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Spy service pushed for Abdelrazik's inclusion on Canadian no-fly list, court hears
OTTAWA - A former senior Canadian Security Intelligence Service official acknowledges the spy service wanted Abousfian Abdelrazik placed on Canada's no-fly list. David Vigneault struggled to recall ot...
Dec 02, 2024

Decision to pause private refugee sponsorships was a 'big surprise' to aide groups
OTTAWA - The federal government's decision to pause private refugee sponsorship applications from community organizations and groups of five or more people caught aide organizations off guard. Lauren ...
Dec 02, 2024

Canadian women set for South Korea friendly, the final test of a tumultuous 2024
Interim Canada coach Cindy Tye expects South Korea to provide a different look than Iceland did on Friday when the teams meet Tuesday in Spain in the Canadian women's last outing of the year. How diff...
Dec 02, 2024

Several lotto winners in Alberta from Nov. 29 & 30
If you bought any lottery tickets this past weekend, you might want to check them.The Western Canada Lottery Corporation (WCLC) says there were eight major winners in Alberta on November 29 and 30, 20...
Dec 02, 2024

Hall of Famer Randy Moss reveals he's 'battling something' internal and asks for prayers
Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss revealed he's dealing with a health issue and asked fans to pray for him and his family. The 47-year-old ESPN football analyst made the announcement on Instagram ...
Dec 02, 2024

Alex Ovechkin skates before Capitals practice as he works to return from a broken leg
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) - Alex Ovechkin skated by himself before Washington Capitals practice on Monday as he works to return from a broken leg. Ovechkin wore a tracksuit and a helmet with stick in hand b...
Dec 02, 2024

Alberta ending 'photo radar cash cow'
The Government of Alberta says it wants to focus the use of photo radar on public safety, rather than generating revenue.Effective April 1, 2025, the province is implementing several changes in an eff...
Dec 02, 2024

World pairs champs Stellato-Dudek and Deschamps withdraw from Grand Prix Final due to his illness
GRENOBLE, France (AP) - World pairs champions Deanna Stellato-Dudek and Maxime Deschamps of Canada withdrew from the prestigious Grand Prix Final on Monday because Deschamps is recovering from an illn...
Dec 02, 2024

Prosecutors seek to tie Ottawa man to filming of neo-Nazi propaganda videos
OTTAWA - Closing arguments have begun in the trial of an Ottawa man who Crown prosecutors allege helped make neo-Nazi propaganda and recruitment videos. Patrick Macdonald, 27, has pleaded not guilty t...
Dec 02, 2024

Record amount of donations at LPS Charity Checkstop
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is thanking the public for its generosity this past weekend.The service held its 5th Annual Charity Checkstop on Saturday, November 30, 2024."Due t...
Dec 02, 2024