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Nesting cormorants — and their droppings — are taking over a harbour in Nova Scotia
SYDNEY, N.S. - It's a battle in the skies - and so far, the bombing cormorants sowing scatological havoc in a Nova Scotia harbour are winning. The Crown corporation that operates a ferry service from ...
Sep 21, 2023
Elks confident under Ford as they look to avenge two shutout losses to Lions
EDMONTON - In two previous meetings this season, the B.C. Lions have outscored the Edmonton Elks by a combined score of 49-0. Two blowouts. Two shutouts. But that was then, when the Elks were in the m...
Sep 21, 2023
Tropical storm warning issued for US East Coast ahead of potential cyclone, forecasters say
MIAMI (AP) - A tropical storm warning was issued Thursday from coastal North Carolina to Delaware ahead of a potential tropical cyclone that's headed toward the East Coast. The National Hurricane Cent...
Sep 21, 2023
Four-time Olympian, nine-time World Cup medallist Chris Spring retires from bobsled
CALGARY - Veteran Canadian bobsled pilot Chris Spring has announced his retirement, ending a career that included nine World Cup medals and four Olympic appearances. Spring's career highlights include...
Sep 21, 2023
Tensions between Canada, India escalate following Ottawa's accusation over killing
OTTAWA - Tensions between Canada and India worsened today following Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's claim that India may have been involved in the killing of a Canadian citizen. India halted all visa ...
Sep 21, 2023
Crews extinguish garage fire in west Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services (LFES) was called out to an overnight fire on the west side.A total of 18 firefighters from three stations responded to a home on Blackfoot Mano...
Sep 21, 2023
Man executed for the 1996 killing of a University of Oklahoma dance student
McALESTER, Okla. (AP) - Oklahoma executed an inmate Thursday for the 1996 killing of a University of Oklahoma dance student - a case that went unsolved for years until DNA from the crime scene matched...
Sep 21, 2023
Fashion mogul Peter Nygard pleads not guilty as sex-assault trial opens in Toronto
TORONTO - Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard has pleaded not guilty to all charges against him in his Toronto sexual-assault case, as jury selection for his trial gets underway. The 82-year-old - who...
Sep 21, 2023
Lazio’s misfiring forwards could take tips from goalkeeper Provedel after his goal against Atletico
MILAN (AP) - Lazio's misfiring forwards could take scoring tips from their goalkeeper as they aim to kick-start their Serie A season. With Lazio trailing at home to Atletico Madrid in their Champions ...
Sep 21, 2023
Lethbridge City Council approves rezoning for supportive housing complex
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A new supportive housing complex could soon be built in Lethbridge.At the regular city council meeting on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, members voted unanimously to approve Bylaw 6411 ...
Sep 21, 2023