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Don't broaden handgun freeze exemption, firearm-control advocates tell senators
OTTAWA - Proponents of tougher firearm restrictions are urging senators not to broaden an exemption for Olympic athletes from the federal handgun freeze to include a wider range of sport shooters. Whe...
Nov 27, 2023
A list of facts about sextortion, a type of blackmail that can turn deadly
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. - Police in Prince George, B.C., say a 12-year-old boy died by suicide in October after falling victim to online sextortion. Here are some facts about sextortion: - Sextortion is a...
Nov 27, 2023
What's Happening in Lethbridge this week: November 27, 2023
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The last week of November has some events going on in Lethbridge, and Lethbridge News Now has the details. YWCA Gala - Presented by Grassroots Realty - November 28, 2023The YWCA Gala ...
Nov 27, 2023
B.C. Place Stadium renamed to Christine Sinclair Place for one night only
VANCOUVER - B.C. Place Stadium is being renamed "'Christine Sinclair Place" for one night only, in honour of the Canada captain's final international outing The 40-year-old from Burnaby. B.C., is call...
Nov 27, 2023
Curlers hope to see changes on Grand Slam circuit this season
Displeased with a number of unilateral decisions made by Grand Slam of Curling organizers, several top-level curlers have voiced their concerns in an attempt to see changes at the remaining three even...
Nov 27, 2023
'Absolutely no talk' of moving Paul Bernardo to minimum security: corrections head
OTTAWA - The commissioner of Correctional Service Canada says there is "absolutely no talk" of moving notorious serial killer and rapist Paul Bernardo to an even lower security level, following his tr...
Nov 27, 2023
Alberta government expected to reveal sovereignty act plans
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is expected to reveal plans for invoking her government's sovereignty act. A motion is to be tabled in the legislature today. Smith said Saturday during her p...
Nov 27, 2023
Oilers captain Connor McDavid named NHL's first star after 12-point week
NEW YORK - Edmonton Oilers centre Connor McDavid, Tampa Bay Lightning winger Nikita Kucherov and Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros have been named the NHL's three stars of the week. McDavid l...
Nov 27, 2023
Hurricanes fall 6-4 to Cougars in thriller
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Hurricanes finished their B.C. road trip on Friday, November 24, 2023.The Canes finished the five game trip with a record of 3-2, but could not end it with a victory, f...
Nov 27, 2023
Israel and Hamas agree to extend truce for two more days, and free more hostages and prisoners
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) - Israel and Hamas agreed to extend their cease-fire for two more days past Monday, the Qatari government said, bringing the prospect of a longer halt to their deadliest and most...
Nov 27, 2023