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Local owners buy Canadian Elite Basketball Leauge's Bandits, rebrand team
VANCOUVER - A new era is underway for one of the Canadian Elite Basketball League's original six teams. The club formerly known as the Fraser Valley Bandits announced Tuesday that the team has been so...
Sep 13, 2022
Unity a key message as UCP leadership candidate Travis Toews visits Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Travis Toews made a stop in Lethbridge Monday evening to host a barbecue and rally at the Rocky Mountain Turf Club.Toews is one of seven candidates running for the leadership of the U...
Sep 13, 2022
Yukon Premier Sandy Silver says he's stepping down to reconnect with community
YELLOWKNIFE - Yukon Premier Sandy Silver says he's ready to be known as just Sandy again. Silver announced plans to step down as leader of the Yukon Liberal Party on Friday at a hastily convened news ...
Sep 13, 2022
Poilievre taps Scheer to serve in new leadership team ahead of Parliament's return
OTTAWA - Pierre Poilievre is tapping one of his predecessors to serve as his chief lieutenant in the House of Commons, as the newly minted Conservative leader prepares his party for next week's return...
Sep 13, 2022
Zhao advances to second round of Chennai Open with win over Tjandramulia
CHENNAI, India - Carol Zhao advanced to the second round of the Chennai Open tennis tournament with a 6-1, 6-1 win over Australia's Olivia Tjandramulia on Tuesday. Zhao, from Richmond Hill, Ont., won ...
Sep 13, 2022
Flames hire decorated women's hockey player Rebecca Johnston in player development
CALGARY - Canadian women's hockey team veteran forward Rebecca Johnston has been hired by the NHL's Calgary Flames in a player development role. The three-time Olympic gold medallist will work in play...
Sep 13, 2022
Weather Network predicts warmer-than-normal fall across most of Canada
Don't put away your summer clothing just yet; the Weather Network says there are still some warm days ahead. The network says in its fall forecast that much of Canada can expect warmer-than-normal con...
Sep 13, 2022
Collaros, Gittens, Jefferson named CFL top performers for Week 14
TORONTO - Winnipeg quarterback Zach Collaros, Toronto receiver Kurleigh Gittens Jr. and Blue Bombers defensive lineman Willie Jefferson have been named the CFL's top performers for Week 14. Collaros t...
Sep 13, 2022
Canada to match individual donations for Pakistan floods, provide $25M in aid
OTTAWA - EMBARGOED UNTIL PM SPEAKS The federal government will match donations from Canadians to help the people of Pakistan, where a humanitarian emergency has been caused by massive flooding. Prime ...
Sep 13, 2022
Lethbridge College Coulee Fest returns September 17 with fun for everyone
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Coulee Fest at Lethbridge College is coming up quickly.The community event returns on-campus on Saturday, September 17, 2022. Coulee Fest is a family-friendly, free festival that take...
Sep 13, 2022