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Smith declines to disavow comments urging out-of-pocket payments for health care
EDMONTON - Premier Danielle Smith is declining to say whether she stands by or disavows earlier comments she made proposing Albertans pay out-of-pocket for medically insured services as a way to keep ...
Apr 24, 2023
AP source: Rockets hire ex-Celtics coach Udoka as new coach
HOUSTON (AP) - Ime Udoka has been hired as the new coach of the Houston Rockets, a source familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Monday. Udoka led the Celtics to the NBA Finals last seaso...
Apr 24, 2023
Similarities in testimony from Vancouver officers at Myles Gray inquest
BURNABY, B.C. - Several patterns have emerged after the last few Vancouver police witnesses testified at a coroner's inquest into the death of Myles Gray in August 2015. The 14 officers who have testi...
Apr 24, 2023
North Dakota governor signs law banning abortion at 6 weeks
North Dakota on Monday adopted one of the strictest anti-abortion laws in the country as Republican Gov. Doug Burgum signed legislation banning the procedure at six weeks of pregnancy, even in cases o...
Apr 24, 2023
ACLU sues to block Missouri rule on transgender health care
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - The Missouri ACLU on Monday sued to block new state restrictions on both adults and children seeking gender-affirming health care, which are set to kick in Thursday. ACLU, L...
Apr 24, 2023
Silencing of trans Montana lawmaker continues over protests
HELENA, Mont. (AP) - Montana Rep. Zooey Zephyr hoisted a non-functioning microphone into the air on Monday as her supporters interrupted proceedings in the state House by chanting "Let Her Speak!" whi...
Apr 24, 2023
Government aiming to help more children and youth get into sport
Alberta's government says it is investing $8 million to help make sport, physical activity and recreation more accessible through the new Every Kid Can Play program Government officials say the Every ...
Apr 24, 2023
$12 million to add more seats and staff to children's hospitals in Calgary and Edmonton
CALGARY, AB - Alberta's two children's hospitals will be able to accomodate more patients.The Government of Alberta has announced $12 million as part of the 2023 provincial budget to add seats and sta...
Apr 24, 2023
Defender Bradley Kamdem returns to Calgary, signs with CPL's Cavalry FC
CALGARY - Cavalry FC has signed French-born Canadian defender Bradley Kamdem to a multi-year deal. The 28-year-old played most recently for Malta Premier League side Valletta FC, making 22 appearances...
Apr 24, 2023
DA to decide on Georgia election probe charges in summer
ATLANTA (AP) - The prosecutor who is investigating whether then-President Donald Trump and his allies illegally meddled in the 2020 election in Georgia said Monday she expects to announce charging dec...
Apr 24, 2023