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Jewish community takes food inspection agency to court over slaughter guidelines
OTTAWA - A group of agencies that certify Kosher meat are in court today to ask for an injunction against Canadian Food Inspection Agency guidelines for the ritual slaughter of animals. Kosher meat ca...
Jul 10, 2024
Privy Council Office changes vetting process after human rights chief appointment
OTTAWA - The administrative wing of the Prime Minister's Office says it has new procedures for vetting federal appointees following concerns it failed to search online posts made by the incoming head ...
Jul 10, 2024
Canada names Olympic women's rugby sevens squad looking to return to the podium
LANGFORD, B.C. - Team captain Olivia Apps will lead a Canadian women's rugby sevens team looking to return to the podium at this summer's Paris Olympics. Rugby Canada and the Canadian Olympic Committe...
Jul 10, 2024
Canadian men's rugby team continues learning curve as it hosts physical Romania
The learning continues for the Canadian men's rugby team as it turns its focus to 20th-ranked Romania on Friday after being battered 73-12 by sixth-ranked Scotland. The heavy defeat in front of an ann...
Jul 10, 2024
Centre Ulrich Chomche signs two-way deal with Toronto Raptors
TORONTO - Centre Ulrich Chomche has signed a two-way contract with the Toronto Raptors. Chomche was selected 57th overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves in last month's NBA Draft. Media reports had tha...
Jul 10, 2024
Lethbridge Police warning the public of Hells Angels arrival in Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service will be joined by officers from law enforcement agencies across Alberta and Canada as members of the Hells Angels come to the city today.It is expected t...
Jul 10, 2024
Canada's Leylah Fernandez among star-studded NBO field
TORONTO - Leylah Fernandez will have plenty of competition at the National Bank Open. "Tennis Canada unveiled a star-studded entry list Wednesday, which included the 21-year-old from Laval, Que., for ...
Jul 10, 2024
City of Lethbridge to pilot new windrow clearing subscription service
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Snow clearing might be the last thing on peoples' minds right now, but the City of Lethbridge is introducing a new program this winter.The City will launch a pilot project for a new w...
Jul 10, 2024
Murder-conspiracy trial hears prohibited gun seized at Coutts border blockade
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A firearms expert told a murder-conspiracy trial Tuesday that a rifle seized in raids near the border blockade at Coutts, Alta., was a prohibited weapon.Bryan Hui with the RCMP nation...
Jul 10, 2024
Supreme Court justice withdraws from Bill 21 challenge after Quebec complains
OTTAWA - A Supreme Court of Canada justice says he will not participate in deliberations about whether the high court will hear an appeal to Quebec's secularism law, known as Bill 21. Justice Mahmud J...
Jul 10, 2024