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What's happening around Lethbridge this weekend, July 8, 2022
LETHBRIDGE, AB - There are plenty of events happening in Lethbridge this weekend. Whether you're into fast cars, taking in shows, experiencing different cultures or supporting charities, there's somet...
Jul 08, 2022
Blue Jays catcher Kirk, first baseman Guerrero Jr. to start All-Star game
Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk and first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr., were among players elected Friday to start in the July 19 All-Star game. Kirk joins Miami second baseman Jazz Chisholm...
Jul 08, 2022
Forward Alex DeBrincat says he's excited to join the Ottawa Senators
OTTAWA - Alex DeBrincat and the Ottawa Senators have mutual goals and each side is hoping the other will be the key to fulfilling them. The Senators acquired the 24-year-old DeBrincat from the Chicago...
Jul 08, 2022
Biden speaks to sister of US executive detained in Russia
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden spoke by phone Friday with the sister of Paul Whelan, an American who has been imprisoned in Russia for more than three years, according to the White House. Biden...
Jul 08, 2022
Wildfire smoke, heat warnings up for many parts of Canada's North: Environment Canada
WHITEHORSE - Several parts of Northern Canada are enveloped in smoke from wildfires along with unusually high seasonal temperatures. Yukon has seen a huge leap in the number of blazes with just over 8...
Jul 08, 2022
Edwards, Pellington thriving as leaders on Canada's Globl Jam under-23 team
TORONTO - Canada's senior women's basketball team sat courtside at Mattamy Athletic Centre as under-23 stars Aaliyah Edwards, Merissah Russell and Shaina Pellington dismantled France on Thursday. The ...
Jul 08, 2022
Child allegedly taken from Toronto subway station found safe, police say
Toronto police say they've found a man and a toddler he's alleged to have taken from an east-end subway station. Investigators say no injuries have been reported. Police previously said a man had take...
Jul 08, 2022
Organizers of papal visit warn not to buy tickets to open-air mass from resellers
EDMONTON - Organizers of the Pope's visit to Canada are warning the public not to buy tickets from resellers online, saying they may not be legitimate. Thousands of tickets for the Pope's open-air mas...
Jul 08, 2022
Elon Musk says he's terminating $44B Twitter buyout deal
Elon Musk's tumultuous $44 billion bid to buy Twitter is on the verge of collapse after the Tesla CEO sent a letter to Twitter's board saying he is terminating the acquisition. Twitter did not immedia...
Jul 08, 2022
Carleton, Achonwa say attending Canada camp during WNBA break a no-brainer
TORONTO - Canada's women's basketball practice ended on Friday with a halfcourt shooting contest. Natalie Achonwa put $20 on the line. Her Minnesota Lynx teammate Bridget Carleton hit the winner, runn...
Jul 08, 2022