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Military was following 'legal orders' to try to rescue Afghan Sikhs, Gen. Eyre says
OTTAWA - The Canadian Armed Forces was following "legal orders" when it tried to rescue a group of Afghan Sikhs during the fall of Kabul three years ago, Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Wayne Eyre said. E...
Jun 28, 2024
What's Happening in Lethbridge this weekend: June 28, 2024
LETHBRIDGE, AB - There are plenty of events over the Canada Day long weekend, and Lethbridge News Now has the details.Lethbridge Bulls vs. Swift Current 57's - June 28-29, 2024The Lethbridge Bulls are...
Jun 28, 2024
US will remove Gaza aid pier due to weather and may not put it back, officials say
WASHINGTON (AP) - The pier built by the U.S. military to bring aid to Gaza is being removed due to weather to protect it, and the U.S. is considering not re-installing it unless aid begins flowing out...
Jun 28, 2024
New charges against Frank Stronach involve 7 additional complainants: court documents
Court documents show billionaire businessman Frank Stronach stands accused of sexually assaulting seven additional complainants from 1977 to as recently as February. The documents filed today provide ...
Jun 28, 2024
Construction starts on Siksika Recovery Community
There will soon be another centre in southern Alberta to support people recovering form substance addiction.A groundbreaking ceremony was held Friday morning at the site southeast of Gleichen.Minister...
Jun 28, 2024
Putin calls for resuming production of intermediate missiles after scrapping of treaty with US
MOSCOW (AP) - Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday called for resuming production of intermediate-range missiles that were banned under a now-scrapped treaty with the United States. The Intermed...
Jun 28, 2024
Raptors draft picks Ja'Kobe Walter, Jonathan Mogbo introduced to Toronto
TORONTO - Years before Jonathan Mogbo was drafted by the Toronto Raptors, he got used to stopping and posing for photos with local fans. Mogbo visited his childhood best friend Scottie Barnes in Toron...
Jun 28, 2024
Peters, Chénier named to Canada's archery team for Paris Olympics
TORONTO - Eric Peters and Virginie Chnier have been named to Canada's Olympic archery team. Archery Canada and the Canadian Olympic Committee announced the roster Friday. Both athletes are set to make...
Jun 28, 2024
Poilievre's office silent on leader's Pride plans, other party chiefs look to attend
OTTAWA - Pierre Poilievre is the only federal leader whose staff would not answer questions about whether their chief intends to participate in Pride events this summer. Instead, his office is pointin...
Jun 28, 2024
Current immigration levels could lead to 'overreaction,' Quebec premier says
MONTREAL - Quebec Premier Franois Legault says there's a risk of overreaction against newcomers if current immigration levels continue. The premier made the comments today to reporters on the Gasp Pen...
Jun 28, 2024