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B.C. pauses electricity connections for crypto mining, citing 'massive' consumption
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government is temporarily suspending requests for electricity connections from cryptocurrency mining operations, saying the decision is aimed at preserving the power su...
Dec 21, 2022
Canada's Bombito selected third by Colorado Rapids in MLS SuperDraft
Montreal's Moise Bombito, a junior defender at the University of New Hampshire, has been selected third overall by the Colorado Rapids at the MLS SuperDraft. Bombito was named 2022 America East Defend...
Dec 21, 2022
Israel's Netanyahu says he has formed new government
JERUSALEM (AP) - Designated Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced late Wednesday that he has successfully formed a new coalition, setting the stage for him to return to power as head of the most...
Dec 21, 2022
Two charged in connection to break and enter in Fort Macleod
FORT MACLEOD, AB - RCMP is continuing to investigate after firearms were allegedly stolen from a business in Fort Macleod.On September 27, 2022, officers received a report of a break and enter at Albe...
Dec 21, 2022
Update on efforts to secure more children’s medication in Alberta
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Health Minister Jason Copping provided a brief update on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, on efforts to secure more children's medication for Albertans.Copping says the large supply re...
Dec 21, 2022
Judge grants bail to former RCMP intelligence official accused of leaking secrets
OTTAWA - An RCMP intelligence official accused of violating Canada's secrecy law has been granted bail. The reasons for Ontario Superior Court Justice Robert Maranger's decision Wednesday in the case ...
Dec 21, 2022
Another 34 cold temperature records set in Alberta
HENDRICKSON CREEK, AB - Environment Canada is reporting new low temperature records in several communities across Alberta this week.They say an Arctic airmass continues to bring extremely cold tempera...
Dec 21, 2022
No charges for officers who showed 'remarkable courage' in wild B.C. shootout: review
SAANICH, B.C. - British Columbia's Independent Investigations Office has cleared police officers who were involved in a wild shootout outside a Saanich, B.C., bank last summer that left twin brothers ...
Dec 21, 2022
Remembering the lives lost in the Vaughan condo shooting rampage
TORONTO - The five people killed after a 73-year-old man went on a shooting rampage at his Toronto-area condo are being remembered as kind community members who were loved by their families. Police ha...
Dec 21, 2022
Hockey Canada, women's team finalize one-year athlete agreement
CALGARY - Hockey Canada has reached a one-year athlete agreement with its national women's team. The agreement covers 28 athletes and is retroactive to Oct. 1, 2022, Hockey Canada said Wednesday in a ...
Dec 21, 2022