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US religious group says Haitian gang releases 3 hostages
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) - A religious group based in Ohio announced Monday that a violent gang in Haiti has released three more hostages, while another 12 remain abducted. The statement from Christ...
Dec 06, 2021
Canadian international midfielder Julia Grosso signs with Italy's Juventus
Canadian international Julia Grosso has signed with Italy's Juventus, adding something else to celebrate in a golden year. The 21-year-old midfielder from Vancouver, who scored the decisive penalty in...
Dec 06, 2021
Christmas tree lit at Lethbridge City Hall
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Holiday spirit has filled Lethbridge City Hall.Mayor Blaine Hyggen, the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce's CEO Cyndi Vos and the Downtown BRZ's Marketing Coordinator Emily Chong lit up ...
Dec 06, 2021
Watchdog to investigate two latest violent arrest videos involving Quebec City police
QUEBEC - The province's police watchdog says it will investigate a Quebec City police officer caught on video during a pair of violent arrests earlier this year. In a statement, the Bureau des enqutes...
Dec 06, 2021
Lethbridge's Bev Lanz wins Stars of Alberta Volunteer Award
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A local woman is being recognized for her volunteer efforts.Bev Lanz has been given a Stars of Alberta Volunteer Award from the Alberta Government.She has been a volunteer on the boar...
Dec 06, 2021
LPS Christmas check stop opening weekend screens for impaired drivers
LETHBRIDGE, AB - In the opening weekend of the Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) Christmas Check Stop Campaign, many drivers were screened to see if they were impaired.Through the campaign, police will ...
Dec 06, 2021
Take steps to fend off ransomware attacks, federal ministers urge Canadians
OTTAWA - Citing a dramatic increase in ransomware attacks, several federal ministers are urging Canadians to bolster their cybersecurity practices. In an open letter today, the ministers encourage org...
Dec 06, 2021
Canada to manufacture Merck COVID-19 antivirals if regulator approves
OTTAWA - Merck Canada announced it plans to manufacture its oral antiviral COVID-19 drug in Canada, making the country a global hub for the production of the potentially game-changing treatment. The d...
Dec 06, 2021
Province doubles its commitment for addiction treatment spaces
EDMONTON, AB - The Government of Alberta says it has surpassed its commitment to boost addiction treatment spaces in the province.In 2019, the province committed to funding 4,000 annual treatment spac...
Dec 06, 2021
Indigenous report calls for change in B.C. wildfire response, recovery
An Indigenous-led review of a massive wildfire that destroyed more than 100 homes in British Columbia's southern Interior four years ago has produced 30 calls to action to improve wildfire management ...
Dec 06, 2021