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US poised to announce new military aid, drones for Ukraine
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. for the first time Friday said it will give Ukraine Scan Eagle surveillance drones, mine-resistant vehicles, anti-armor rounds and howitzer weapons to help Ukrainian forces ...
Aug 19, 2022
B.C. Liquor Stores start rationing alcohol sales due to BCGEU strike
VANCOUVER - British Columbia's Finance Ministry says government-run liquor stores are implementing limits on alcohol sales in response to job action affecting several distribution outlets, effective i...
Aug 19, 2022
Wolf missing from Vancouver zoo found safe, returned to pack
ALDERGROVE, B.C. - A wolf missing from a British Columbia zoo has been found safe and returned to its pack. The Greater Vancouver Zoo says in a statement the discovery of the one-year-old female canin...
Aug 19, 2022
‘Every game is crucial’ for Alouettes as team starts home stint against Tiger-Cats
MONTREAL - The Montreal Alouettes are heading into Saturday's game against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats with some rare momentum. The Alouettes (3-6) handed the Winnipeg Blue Bombers their first loss of the...
Aug 19, 2022
Busted generator forces Canadian warship to quit mission to the High Arctic: navy
HALIFAX - One of Canada's newest warships is being forced to abandon a mission to the Arctic because of a mechanical breakdown. The Royal Canadian Navy confirmed today that HMCS Harry DeWolf was en ro...
Aug 19, 2022
Lethbridge Terry Fox Run moving away from Civic Centre
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A new location has been announced for the 2022 Lethbridge Terry Fox Run.The run conventionally takes place around the Civic Centre track in downtown Lethbridge.The group, however, say...
Aug 19, 2022
Fire ban issued for Lethbridge County
LETHBRIDGE COUNTY, AB - A fire ban has been issued for Lethbridge County.The County said this is due to the recent dry, hot and windy conditions. The fire ban has been issued on all open fires within ...
Aug 19, 2022
Source: CBS extends Champions League deal for $250M a year
GENEVA (AP) - The Champions League is staying on CBS in the United States for an additional six years with parent company Paramount paying $250 million a year to renew its prime European soccer rights...
Aug 19, 2022
LeBron James, Wade produce doc on 2008 Olympic 'Redeem Team'
NEW YORK (AP) - A documentary on the 2008 U.S. men's basketball team known as the "Redeem Team," with executive producers including LeBron James and Dwayne Wade, will premiere on Netflix this fall. "T...
Aug 19, 2022
Quebec Cardinal Marc Ouellet denies sex assault allegations, says he is being defamed
MONTREAL - A prominent Quebec cardinal is denying sexual assault allegations against him contained in a class-action lawsuit that was formally filed this week in Quebec Superior Court. According to Va...
Aug 19, 2022