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Report says at least 55 children died or disappeared at B.C. residential school
A British Columbia First Nation says at least 55 children died or disappeared while attending a residential school near Williams Lake, more than triple the number recorded for the institution in the N...
Oct 11, 2024
Stampeders look to avoid going winless versus Elks, finish woeful season strong
CALGARY - Not much has gone right for the Calgary Stampeders this season, but head coach Dave Dickenson wants a strong finish from his team. Since defeating the Toronto Argonauts 27-23 on Aug. 4, the ...
Oct 11, 2024
Halifax port disruption sinks Senators’ gravy boat giveaway promotion
OTTAWA - A disruption at the Halifax port has left the Ottawa Senators' gravy boat giveaway stranded, forcing a last-minute change in plans for fans this Thanksgiving. The Senators were looking to dis...
Oct 11, 2024
Health Sciences Association of Alberta says AHS' monetary proposal is "insulting"
The Health Sciences Association of Alberta (HSAA) claims collective bargaining with Alberta Health Services (AHS) has broken down over the employer's refusal to negotiate wages.In a statement Friday, ...
Oct 11, 2024
Shead and Mitchell bringing renewed depth at guard is helping Raptors defensively
Any team facing the Toronto Raptors' second unit this season can expect a rough ride as soon as they approach the three-point arc. Depth at the guard position has been an issue for the Raptors since a...
Oct 11, 2024
Riders not feeling the pressure aiming to secure home playoff game versus Lions
REGINA - Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive lineman Micah Johnson doesn't see there being any added pressure despite the playoff implications in Saturday's game against the B.C. Lions. The Riders ente...
Oct 11, 2024
Retiring as a Vancouver Canuck 'special' for longtime defenceman Alex Edler
VANCOUVER - Hearing the roar of the crowd in Rogers Arena last spring twigged Alex Edler's emotions. The longtime NHL defenceman had brought his daughter to watch a Canucks playoff game and the experi...
Oct 11, 2024
Canadian striker Theo Bair hopes to seize opportunity in French top flight
MONTREAL - Theo Bair says he's finally living a dream after an up-and-down road to one of Europe's top leagues. Once a top prospect in the Vancouver Whitecaps academy, the 25-year-old from Ottawa parl...
Oct 11, 2024
Alberta opposing national pharmacare rollout
The Government of Alberta says there are better ways that drug coverage can be supported and expanded upon than what the federal government is offering.Health Minister Adriana LaGrange says she is wil...
Oct 11, 2024
Rourke, B.C. Lions have history on their side versus Saskatchewan Roughriders
Nathan Rourke and the B.C. Lions will at least have history on their side Saturday night when they visit the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Saskatchewan (8-7-1) can clinch second in the West Division and a...
Oct 11, 2024