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Seven uncapped players in Canada rugby coach Steve Meehan's first squad selection
Canada rugby coach Steve Meehan, in his first squad selection, has named seven uncapped players in his 33-man roster for July test matches against Belgium and Spain. The 24th-ranked Canadians face No....
Jul 07, 2025

Premiers Danielle Smith and Doug Ford agree to study new energy corridors, more trade
The premiers of Alberta and Ontario have agreed to a feasibility study of new pipelines and rail lines between provinces while increasing interprovincial trade of alcohol and vehicles.The agreements a...
Jul 07, 2025

A man has been killed after opening fire at a US Border Patrol facility in Texas, authorities say
McALLEN, Texas (AP) - A 27-year-old man was killed Monday after opening fire at a U.S. Border Patrol facility in McAllen, Texas, authorities said. Federal agents returned fire at the man, who had an a...
Jul 07, 2025

Former Raptors president, vice-chairman bids farewell to Raptors with YouTube video
TORONTO - Masai Ujiri bid farewell to Toronto Raptors fans Monday in a YouTube video. The Raptors announced June 27 that Ujiri had been fired as the team's vice-chairman and president, marking the end...
Jul 07, 2025

Canada not affected by Trump's looming deadline for trade deals
WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump says he will be sending letters to countries around the world today as he seeks trade deals - but Canada is not being affected by Wednesday's tariff deadline. ...
Jul 07, 2025

Over 1,000 medals awarded at Southern Alberta Summer Games in Taber
The Southern Alberta Summer Games (SASG) hosted in Taber wrapped up on Saturday.Athletes of varying ages competed in a variety of sports over four days, representing their communitiesThirteen differen...
Jul 07, 2025

Latin Fest celebrations held at Galt Gardens
The Southern Alberta Ethnic Association's (SAEA) annual Latin Fest Celebration held on Saturday, July 5 has been deemed another success. The festival held at Galt Gardens Park was a vibrant celebratio...
Jul 07, 2025

Transport committee to debate whether to study BC Ferries' Chinese ship contract
OTTAWA - The House of Commons transport committee is meeting to decide whether to study BC Ferries' decision to purchase four Chinese vessels. BC Ferries announced last month that it hired China Merch...
Jul 07, 2025

Russia's ex-minister found dead hours after being fired in an apparent suicide, officials said
Russian's transport minister was found dead Monday, hours after being dismissed by President Vladimir Putin, in what officials said was an apparent suicide. Roman Starovoyt, who served as Russia's tra...
Jul 07, 2025

Dabrowski, Routliffe advance to women's doubles quarterfinals at Wimbledon
WIMBLEDON - Ottawa's Gabriela Dabrowski and partner Erin Routliffe, of New Zealand, advanced to the women's doubles quarterfinals at Wimbledon with a 7-6 (1), 7-6 (2) win over Hungary's Fanny Stollar ...
Jul 07, 2025