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Senate to probe Liberal silence on Afghanistan aid as terror rules bar humanitarians
OTTAWA - Senators are ramping up their push to get Ottawa to explain why Canada is still barring humanitarian workers from responding to devastating crises in Afghanistan. Conservative Sen. Salma Atau...
Nov 29, 2022
Trudeau expresses support for Chinese protesters as show of dissent roils Beijing
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says everyone in China should be allowed to express themselves amid protests over severe COVID-19 restrictions. Crowds in China angered by the controls have call...
Nov 29, 2022
Alberta to begin new legislative session with proposed sovereignty bill
EDMONTON - The Alberta legislature resumes sitting today and the first bill is expected to be one aimed at resisting federal laws that the provincial government deems harmful to its interests. The "Al...
Nov 29, 2022
Curling Canada looking for new title sponsor of the Brier, starting in 2024
OTTAWA - Curling Canada is looking for a new title sponsor of the Canadian men's curling championship. The 2023 Tim Hortons Brier, set for March 3-12 at Budweiser Gardens in London, Ont., will be the ...
Nov 29, 2022
Lethbridge Police hosting 2022 Charity Checkstop on December 3
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is inviting residents to stop by the ENMAX Centre this weekend.In partnership with the Christmas Hope campaign, the LPS is holding the third annual...
Nov 29, 2022
China launches 3 astronauts to complete space station
BEIJING (AP) - China launched a rocket Tuesday carrying three astronauts to complete construction of the country's permanent orbiting space station. The crew of the Shenzhou-15 will overlap for severa...
Nov 29, 2022
Linebacker Adam Bighill signs extension with Winnipeg Blue Bombers
WINNIPEG - All-star linebacker Adam Bighill has signed a two-year contract extension with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The 34-year-old Bighill was scheduled to become a free agent in February 2023. Bigh...
Nov 29, 2022
Injured defender Doneil Henry doing his bit off the pitch to help Canada at World Cup
DOHA, Qatar - Doneil Henry's World Cup experience has been far different than the one he originally hoped for. But the veteran defender is still doing whatever he can for Canada. Sidelined by a calf i...
Nov 29, 2022
Neymar to miss Brazil's last group game at World Cup
DOHA, Qatar (AP) - Neymar will miss Brazil's last group game at the World Cup because of his right ankle injury, the team doctor said Tuesday. Rodrigo Lasmar said the Brazil forward will not be fit to...
Nov 29, 2022
Houston lifts boil-water order affecting more than 2 million
HOUSTON (AP) - The city of Houston lifted an order Tuesday that had called for more than 2 million people to boil their tap water before drinking or using it. The boil order had been in effect since S...
Nov 29, 2022