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Quebec aims to boost access to abortion pills, contraception
MONTREAL - Quebec wants to increase access to abortion pills as part of a new plan aimed at reaffirming the province's commitment to reproductive rights. Martine Biron, Quebec's minister for the statu...
Nov 18, 2024

One dead, several injured in collision near Brooks
BROOKS, AB - The RCMP is continuing to investigate a major collision in southern Alberta.Officers were called to the intersection of Highways 36 and 542, just west of Brooks, at approximately 9:18 a.m...
Nov 18, 2024

Canadian men fall one place to No. 23 in World Rugby rankings after Romania loss
Canada has dropped one place to No. 23 in the World Rugby rankings after a 35-27 loss to Romania in Bucharest on Saturday. The Canadian men were replaced at No. 22 by Hong Kong, which defeated visitin...
Nov 18, 2024

CP NewsAlert: Police say death of woman found in Halifax Walmart oven not suspicious
HALIFAX - Halifax police have determined that the death of a young woman whose body was found in a Walmart walk-in oven was not suspicious and did not involve foul play. The death of the 19-year-old e...
Nov 18, 2024

Ottawa seeks project pitches to for new mental health fund aimed at youth
OTTAWA - Health and Addictions Minister Ya'ara Saks is looking for pitches to help young Canadians who are struggling with their mental health. The federal government plans to distribute $500 million ...
Nov 18, 2024

Lethbridge Hurricanes acquire Vojtech Port from Moose Jaw
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Hurricanes have announced a new addition to their roster.They have acquired 2005-born defenceman Vojtech Port from the Moose Jaw Warriors in exchange for 2006-born defe...
Nov 18, 2024

Study: More Canadian girls playing in organized sports, but still lagging behind boys
TORONTO - A new study shows that more Canadian girls are participating in organized sports, but they are still lagging behind boys. The Rally Report was commissioned by Canadian Women & Sport and ...
Nov 18, 2024

A 'living wage' in Lethbridge is $20/hour: report
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Jobs in Lethbridge need to pay at least $20 per hour to be considered providing a "living wage."That is according to a new report from the Alberta Living Wage Network (ALWN).The group...
Nov 18, 2024

2 killed, 10 wounded in shootings near New Orleans parade route
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Two people were killed and 10 others were wounded in two separate shootings along a parade route and celebration on Sunday, authorities said. There were no immediate arrests. Office...
Nov 17, 2024

Jonas Brothers thrill football fans at 111th Grey Cup halftime show
VANCOUVER - The Jonas Brothers rocked B.C. Place on Sunday during the Grey Cup halftime show. A mass of cheerleaders and a marching band unveiled Nick, Joe and Kevin Jonas on the field as the pop trio...
Nov 17, 2024