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Canada abstains from UN motion calling on Israel to end occupation of Gaza, West Bank
OTTAWA - Canada abstained today from a high-profile United Nations vote demanding that Israel end its "unlawful presence" in the Gaza Strip and the occupied West Bank within a year. Canada's ambassado...
Sep 18, 2024
Canada's Hughes may be what International team has been missing at Presidents Cup
Mackenzie Hughes might just be what the International team needs as this year's Presidents Cup. Hughes, from Dundas, Ont., is one of three Canadians on the squad competing in the match-play event at R...
Sep 18, 2024
Toronto FC Jason Hernandez looks to clean up salary cap and open up the future
TORONTO - While Toronto FC is looking to improve its position on the pitch, general manager Jason Hernandez is trying to do the same off it. That has been easier said than done this season. Sending wi...
Sep 18, 2024
Ottawa announces it's further reducing the number of international student permits
OTTAWA - The Liberal government will slash the number of international student visas it issues by another 10 per cent. The government says the new target for 2025 and 2026 will be 437,000 permits. In ...
Sep 18, 2024
November dates selected for Crowsnest Pass vote on new coal mine
CROWSNEST PASS, AB - In just over two months, residents in Crowsnest Pass will get to make a major decision.Council has set the election day for the Non-Binding Vote of the Electors to November 25, 20...
Sep 18, 2024
Edmonton Oilers sign forward Mike Hoffman to professional tryout
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers announced Wednesday that they have signed forward Mike Hoffman to a professional tryout. The 34-year-old from Kitchener, Ont., had 10 goals and 13 assists in 66 games wi...
Sep 18, 2024
Tampa Bay Lightning select Victor Hedman as captain, succeeding Steven Stamkos
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - The Tampa Bay Lightning selected Victor Hedman as the team captain on Wednesday as training camp opened, making the big defenseman the successor to Steven Stamkos. Hedman, who is go...
Sep 18, 2024
Zoos need to become more involved in conservation than entertainment: zoo conference
Zoos and aquariums around the world need to undergo an evolution from just focusing on entertainment to conservation in order to remain relevant with the public, an international conference has been t...
Sep 18, 2024
Southern Alberta Summer Games in Coaldale heralded as a success
COALDALE, AB - More information is coming out about a major sporting event in the area.Coaldale hosted the 2024 Southern Alberta Summer Games (SASG) from July 3-6, 2024, and a report on the Games has ...
Sep 18, 2024
Canadian Coast Guard crew member lost at sea off Newfoundland
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - A crew member of a Canadian Coast Guard ship has been lost at sea off southern Newfoundland. The agency said in a release today that an extensive search and rescue effort for the ma...
Sep 18, 2024