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Blinken says he spoke to Russia FM about detained Americans
WASHINGTON (AP) - Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he spoke to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov by phone on Friday and urged Moscow to accept a U.S. offer to release two Americans detained...
Jul 29, 2022
CF Montreal in mourning over death of assistant coach Jason Di Tullio from cancer
MONTREAL - Jason Di Tullio, an assistant coach and former player with CF Montreal, has died after a battle with cancer. He was 38. His death Thursday night was confirmed by the MLS club. "It is with g...
Jul 29, 2022
CF Montréal looking to carry momentum up Eastern Conference standings
MONTREAL - Putting together a strong regular-season run in Major League Soccer requires consistency and showing up for big games. CF Montral has the former, with wins in four of its last six contests....
Jul 29, 2022
In-person service for mail-in passport requests now available at 300 sites in Canada
OTTAWA - Some travellers keen to get their passports will now be able to request their mail-in applications be transferred to any of the more than 300 local Service Canada centres for processing. They...
Jul 29, 2022
Russian charged with using US groups to spread propaganda
WASHINGTON (AP) - A Russian operative has been charged with using political groups in the United States to advance pro-Russia propaganda, the Justice Department said Friday. Aleksandr Viktorovich Iono...
Jul 29, 2022
Calgary and Vancouver airport workers ratify agreement with WestJet
CALGARY, AB - A new agreement between WestJet and newly-unionized employees at the Calgary and Vancouver airports has been ratified.On Sunday, July 24, 2022, both the airline and Unifor Local 531 anno...
Jul 29, 2022
TFC 'keeper Alex Bono survives pressure of the position by staying in the moment
Toronto FC flew out of Vancouver the same night it lost the Canadian Championship final to the Whitecaps this week. Goalkeeper Alex Bono didn't sleep a wink on the red-eye charter. "No. It was a long ...
Jul 29, 2022
Visa denials denounced at Montreal AIDS conference, federal minister cancels speech
MONTREAL - The president of the International AIDS Society says her organization will re-evaluate how it organizes international conferences as a result of visa denials by the Canadian government. Ade...
Jul 29, 2022
Lethbridge College esports team getting set for first full season
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge College is gearing up for the first full season of its esports program.The founding crew of 15 players joined Canadian Collegiate Esports League play during the Winter 2022...
Jul 29, 2022
Lethbridge Fire & Emergency Services implements Cardiac Survivability Program
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge Fire & Emergency Services (LFES) is now using some new technology, which will increase residents' chances of survival from cardiac arrest.The Cardiac Survivability Prog...
Jul 29, 2022