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Canadian tourist found dead in Dominican Republic, officials say
Dominican Republic officials say a Canadian tourist was found dead in a northern part of the country last week. The country's civil defence agency says 33-year-old Dorian Christian MacDonald was found...
Jun 27, 2025

Alberta RCMP reminds motorists to be responsible this Canada Day
The Alberta RCMP is reminding residents of the dangers of impaired driving ahead of Canada Day celebrations.Police say on average, one in five drivers involved in fatal collisions have been drinking, ...
Jun 27, 2025

Federal minister plans to hold consultations this summer on immigration intake
OTTAWA - Immigration Minister Lena Diab says the federal government will consult this summer on its immigration levels plan and whether the student visa system is "sustainable." In a recent interview ...
Jun 27, 2025

Lethbridge man wins Team Canada Indigenous Athlete Award
The Canadian Olympic Foundation is honouring a local swimmer for his accomplishments.Apollo Hess has been given the 2025 Team Canada Indigenous Athlete Award.The 22-year-old from Lethbridge is a membe...
Jun 27, 2025

Trump says Iran must open itself to inspection to verify it doesn't restart its nuclear program
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - President Donald Trump said Friday he expects Iran to open itself to international inspection to verify it doesn't restart its nuclear program. Asked during a White ...
Jun 27, 2025

Auger-Aliassime falls to Griekspoor in semifinal at Mallorca Championships
SANTA PONSA - Montrea's Flix Auger-Aliassime lost 6-4, 6-4 to Tallon Griekspoor of the Netherlands in the Mallorca Championships semifinal Friday. The Canadian hit 11 aces, won 79 per cent of his firs...
Jun 27, 2025

Edmonton Oilers sign forward Trent Frederic to eight-year contract
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Trent Frederic to an eight-year contract extension, the team announced Friday. The deal carries an annual average value of US$3.85 million. Frederic,...
Jun 27, 2025

A timeline of Masai Ujiri's more than decade-long run with the Toronto Raptors
Masai Ujiri's exit on Friday as vice-chairman and president of the Toronto Raptors marked the end of a more than decade-long run that delivered the franchise's first NBA title. Here's a look at some o...
Jun 27, 2025

Alberta finance Minister to deliver year-end fiscal update, $5.8B surplus forecasted
Alberta's finance minister is set to deliver the final bottom line number today on last year's provincial budget.Nate Horner's new figure will close the books on the budget for the fiscal year that en...
Jun 27, 2025

Just for Laughs founder goes to police after altercation at sex assault civil trial
MONTRAL - The founder of the Just for Laughs comedy festival says he has filed a police complaint following an altercation at his civil trial. Ex-comedy mogul Gilbert Rozon is being sued for nearly $1...
Jun 27, 2025