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University of Lethbridge sees big leap in annual post-secondary rankings from Maclean’s
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The University of Lethbridge (U of L) saw a significant jump in the latest Maclean's University Rankings, released on Thursday, October 12, 2023.Each fall, Maclean's magazine ranks 50...
Oct 13, 2023
Former world champion laments Olympic move away from breaking at 2028 L.A. Games
Former world champion Philip Kim says the move to drop breaking from the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles is disappointing, especially before the sport debuts at next year's Paris Games. Each host ...
Oct 13, 2023
Former NHL coach Ted Nolan details long, difficult journey in 'Life in Two Worlds'
Ted Nolan should have been thrilled. The knock at the door was the delivery of the Jack Adams Award - a prestigious nod given annually to the NHL's coach of the year. Nolan won the trophy the previous...
Oct 13, 2023
Canadian woman terrified for loved ones in Gaza as Israel orders evacuation
A Canadian woman with family in Gaza says she's terrified her relatives will die in the coming days after Israel's military told about one million Palestinians to evacuate northern parts of the sealed...
Oct 13, 2023
Toronto Argonauts sign extension with defensive coordinator Corey Mace
TORONTO - Defensive coordinator Corey Mace has signed a contract extension with the Toronto Argonauts. Mace is in his second season leading the Argonauts' defence. Toronto tops the CFL in five defensi...
Oct 13, 2023
NASA spacecraft launched to mysterious and rare metal asteroid in first mission of its kind
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) - NASA's Psyche spacecraft rocketed away Friday on a six-year journey to a rare metal-covered asteroid. Most asteroids tend to be rocky or icy, and this is the first explorat...
Oct 13, 2023
Mélanie Joly visiting Israel to reaffirm support, push for humanitarian aid passage
OTTAWA - Canada's foreign affairs minister has arrived in Tel Aviv as she visits Israel and Jordan to hold talks on the impacts of Hamas' attack on Israel and the deteriorating humanitarian situation ...
Oct 13, 2023
Nurse practitioners ratify first agreement with Alberta Health Services
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Alberta Union of Nurse Practitioners (AUNP) said the first collective bargaining agreement between nurse practitioners (NPs), Alberta Health Services (AHS) and Covenant Health has...
Oct 13, 2023
Japan overwhelms Canadian men en route to 4-1 win in men's soccer friendly
NIIGATA, Japan - Ao Tanaka scored twice as Japan, showing its class, overwhelmed Canada 4-1 in a men's soccer friendly Friday. The Japanese, the top-ranked team in Asia at No. 19, were well-organized ...
Oct 13, 2023
RCMP aware of social media threats to Jewish community, calls for vigilance
OTTAWA - The RCMP says it's aware of social media posts threatening the Jewish community in Canada, calling it a time for "increased vigilance." The statement comes as several Canadian polices forces,...
Oct 13, 2023