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Kenney calls on Ottawa to lift COVID travel restrictions
EDMONTON, AB - Alberta's Premier is calling for more COVID restrictions to be lifted.During a meeting of Canada's premiers at the Council of the Federation on Wednesday, Jason Kenney voiced his opinio...
Feb 10, 2022

South Africa's Ramaphosa to speak about nation's challenges
JOHANNESBURG (AP) - South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will Thursday outline how his government will tackle the country's pressing problems including corruption, nationwide power cuts, high unemp...
Feb 10, 2022

Three arrested in Lethbridge on drug trafficking charges
LETHBRIDGE, AB - LPS apprehended three people this week on a variety of charges.Following an investigation into activities consistent with drug trafficking, officers executed search warrants on Tuesda...
Feb 10, 2022

Reports: Struggling Edmonton Oilers fire head coach Dave Tippett
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have fired head coach Dave Tippett, according to reports from Sportsnet, TSN and the Athletic. After beginning the season 16-5-0, the Oilers went 7-13-3 and dropped down...
Feb 10, 2022

Michigan governor calls on Canada to put an end to border protest
Michigan's governor is calling on Canada to stop a border protest snarling one of the country's busiest trade routes. Flag-waving protesters opposed to COVID-19 measures are blocking Canada-bound traf...
Feb 10, 2022

The latest on protests against COVID-19 measures in Ottawa and beyond
The latest developments on ongoing protests against COVID-19 restrictions and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government, both in Ottawa and various cities across Canada. All times eastern: 10:30 a.m....
Feb 10, 2022

Super Bowl's halftime performers face questions from media
LOS ANGELES (AP) - There promises to be plenty of "California Love" when Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige and Kendrick Lamar combine Sunday for the Super Bowl halftime show. The hip-hop icon...
Feb 10, 2022

Montreal police open homicide investigation after man shot inside garage
Montreal police say a man is dead after a shooting Wednesday night in the city's southwest. Police said today no arrests have been made, after the victim was shot at least once around 9 p.m. inside a ...
Feb 10, 2022

Poll: Nearly 30% of Canadians say it's time to 'learn to live' with COVID-19
A new poll suggests almost 30 per cent of Canadians believe it's time to lift pandemic restrictions and "learn to live" with the COVID-19 virus, while more than 40 per cent want measures to ease caref...
Feb 10, 2022

Canadian men continue record climb up FIFA rankings, moving up to No. 33
The Canadian men continue their record rise up the FIFA world rankings, climbing seven spots to another all-time high at No. 33. Canada, named the "Most Improved Side'' in 2021 by FIFA, has now risen ...
Feb 10, 2022