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VICTORIA - British Columbia's chief coroner says at least 1,011 people died from suspected illicit drug overdoses from January to June, the highest death toll recorded in the first six months of a cal...

LETHBRIDGE, AB - One week has been set aside next spring for a trial for a Lethbridge man charged with the death of a child. On April 13, 2020, Neil Martin Skjodt, now 53, was allegedly travelling sou...

OTTAWA - A re-elected Liberal government would give provinces and territories $4.5 billion over five years in funding for mental health, Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau announced Tuesday. The funding wo...

TOKYO - Standing on the podium at the Tokyo Paralympics Tuesday, Canada's Zachary Gingras wished his family were in the crowd. The 20-year-old from Markham, Ont., had just won bronze in the T38 men's ...

TORONTO - Hamilton defensive back Frankie Williams, B.C. linebacker Jordan Williams and Winnipeg kicker Marc Liegghio are the top performers for Week 4 of the CFL season. Frankie Williams accumulated ...

MONTREAL - It's back-to-school day for thousands of children in Montreal's English-language school system, with both parents and teachers hoping for a more normal experience despite the ongoing COVID-...

MANCHESTER, England - Cristiano Ronaldo is looking to the future at Manchester United after a nod to the most influential figure of his soccer past. The five-time world player of the year completed hi...

OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Marc Garneau says an estimated 1,250 Canadian citizens, permanent residents and family members are still in Afghanistan following the withdrawal of all U.S. troops on...

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Whoop-Up Days is a go in Lethbridge this weekend.The celebrated festival is scheduled for September 2 to September 5. Lethbridge & District Exhibition has laid out its health and ...

TABER, AB - Rick Popadynetz hopes to become Taber's next mayor following the 2021 Alberta municipal elections.He was born and raised in the community, having spent much of his adult life in active rol...