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Sinclair, Lawrence the latest players sidelined by injury ahead of games in Spain
The injuries are mounting for Canada coach Bev Priestman ahead of international friendlies in Spain against Argentina and Morocco. Talismanic captain Christine Sinclair and influential fullback/midfie...
Oct 5, 2022
'Misunderstanding' blamed for last-minute cancellation of Montreal Pride parade
MONTREAL - A new report says communication problems and a simple "misunderstanding" were at the heart of the decision to cancel this year's Montreal's Pride parade hours before it was scheduled to beg...
Oct 5, 2022
Price at the gas pumps could rise more as OPEC Plus cuts production
Gasoline prices in Canada continue to creep higher ahead of the Thanksgiving long weekend. According to retail fuel price tracking website GasBuddy.com, the national average price for regular gasoline...
Oct 5, 2022
Lethbridge Police respond to collision on Mayor Magrath Drive South
UPDATE - Lethbridge police have cleared the affected intersection of Mayor Magrath Drive South and Fairmont Boulevard.LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is asking the public to take alte...
Oct 5, 2022
Federal government wants class-action suit filed by Black civil servants dismissed
OTTAWA - The federal government is asking a judge to dismiss a class-action lawsuit filed by Black civil servants, arguing the matter is better pursued in another jurisdiction as a labour grievance. T...
Oct 5, 2022
Former head of Alberta Human Rights Commission suing justice minister over dismissal
EDMONTON, AB - The former head of the Alberta Human Rights Commission is suing the province's justice minister claiming wrongful dismissal.Collin May's statement of claim alleges Tyler Shandro gave in...
Oct 5, 2022
Hockey Canada failing to take situation seriously: Trudeau
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says it is clear Hockey Canada executives just don't get the seriousness of the situation facing the organization. Trudeau says it "boggles the mind" that past a...
Oct 5, 2022
NHL stars hoping for World Cup in 2024, lament missed opportunities
Connor McDavid has seen enough big-time opportunities slip through hockey's fingers. The NHL made a business decision when it opted against sending its stars to the 2018 Olympics in South Korea after ...
Oct 5, 2022
Canada women's coach Kevin Rouet puts engineering career aside to focus on rugby
Six years ago Kevin Rouet gave up his day job as an engineer to focus on rugby. Today he is in charge of Canada at the Women's Rugby World Cup, which kicks off this weekend in New Zealand. Rouet and t...
Oct 5, 2022
Lametti says feds trying to find 'right solution' to deal with Afghan aid barriers
OTTAWA - Changing the Criminal Code could be one way - but not the only option - to fix an issue that aid groups say is barring them from helping desperate Afghans, said Justice Minister David Lametti...
Oct 5, 2022