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Quebec Major Junior Hockey League introduces new sanctions to prevent fighting
The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League has introduced new sanctions for fighting, including automatic suspensions for instigators and "aggressors." Commissioner Mario Cecchini on Friday announced the c...
Jun 09, 2023
Corrections defends Bernardo's privacy, as it faces calls to detail transfer reason
OTTAWA - The Correctional Service of Canada is defending Paul Bernardo's privacy rights after the public safety minister said they should be waived. Marco Mendicino says Canadians deserve to know why ...
Jun 09, 2023
Municipal District of Taber presents award to family for 100 years of farming
MD OF TABER, AB - The Municipal District (MD) of Taber has bestowed an award on a family for their many years of farming in the area.The District presented a plaque signifying the first-ever Century F...
Jun 09, 2023
China's Carl Yuan takes lead in second round of RBC Canadian Open
TORONTO - China's Carl Yuan is the clubhouse leader in the second round of the RBC Canadian Open. He shot a 5-under 67 to move into sole possession of the top spot at 9 under overall. Corey Conners of...
Jun 09, 2023
Blue Jays designate reliever Bass for assignment ahead of Pride Weekend
TORONTO - Reliever Anthony Bass has been designated for assignment by the Toronto Blue Jays. It's the latest development in a controversy that began last week when Bass shared a social media post that...
Jun 09, 2023
New Brunswick's proposed education policy change sparks backlash in Ottawa
OTTAWA - The New Brunswick government is facing criticism from cabinet ministers, MPs and senators in Ottawa who say it's putting LGBTQ kids at risk with a new policy. Premier Blaine Higgs is pushing ...
Jun 09, 2023
Former Toronto FC defender Lukas MacNaughton enjoying life in Nashville SC colours
TORONTO - Lukas MacNaughton returns to Toronto with a smile on his face. The former Toronto FC defender, traded to Nashville SC in late April, is flourishing - and winning - in his new home. "I'm real...
Jun 09, 2023
Colombia's government, largest remaining rebel group agree to cease-fire at talks in Cuba
HAVANA, Cuba (AP) - Colombia's government and the country's largest remaining guerrilla group declared a cease-fire agreement Friday at talks in Cuba, in the latest attempt to resolve a conflict datin...
Jun 09, 2023
Henderson Pool to open for 2023 season on June 12
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Swimmers can get excited in Lethbridge as the Henderson Outdoor Pool is set to open next week. The pool will open for the season on Monday, June 12, 2023.The City of Lethbridge noted ...
Jun 09, 2023
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith shuffles familiar faces into new cabinet roles
EDMONTON, AB - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is shuffling familiar faces into new cabinet portfolios while keeping former leadership rivals close and welcoming back two political veterans.Nate Horner...
Jun 09, 2023