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U of L to study youth physical activity levels around the world
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A team of researchers at the University of Lethbridge (U of L) wants to learn how active Canada's youth are compared to the rest of the world.The group, led by Dr. Richard Larouche, a...
Jul 26, 2022

Trevor Harris, Andrew Harris, Gittens Jr. named CFL top performers for Week 7
Montreal Alouettes quarterback Trevor Harris is among three players to be named the top performers for Week 7 of the CFL season. Harris completed 25-of-31 passes for a season-high 341 yards along with...
Jul 26, 2022

Pincher Creek receives provincial grant to upgrade water treatment plant
PINCHER CREEK, AB - The Town of Pincher Creek has received a significant financial boost from the provincial government.The town has gotten $231,873 in funding from the province's Municipal Water/Wast...
Jul 26, 2022

After apology in Alberta, First Nations want Pope to say sorry on Quebec soil
MONTREAL - As Pope Francis's visit to Canada shifts east, Indigenous leaders say their communities deserve to hear him on Quebec soil beg forgiveness for the sins of the Catholic Church in that provin...
Jul 26, 2022

Ex-Liberal MP accused of using office for personal gain sees trial extended to fall
OTTAWA - The trial for former Liberal MP Raj Grewal, who stands accused of using his political office for personal financial gain, will extend until at least this fall. The ex-Brampton politician face...
Jul 26, 2022

Pence, newly burnished by Jan. 6 hearings, pressing ahead with presidential ambitions
WASHINGTON - Two of the central characters in America's January 6 drama are back in the national capital - both of them with presidential ambitions. Former vice-president Mike Pence, who refused to do...
Jul 26, 2022

De Grasse, Brown, Blake, LePage withdraw from Commonwealth Games following worlds
Sprinter Andre De Grasse and decathlete Pierce LePage are among the top Canadian track and field stars who have withdrawn from competing at the upcoming Commonwealth Games. De Grasse ran the anchor le...
Jul 26, 2022

Hope Solo pleads guilty to DWI, gets 30-day sentence, fine
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) - Former U.S. women's national team star goalkeeper Hope Solo pleaded guilty Monday to driving while impaired, almost four months after she was found passed out behind the whe...
Jul 26, 2022

Hope Solo pleads guilty to DWI, gets 30-day sentence, fine
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) - Former U.S. women's national team star goalkeeper Hope Solo pleaded guilty Monday to driving while impaired, almost four months after she was found passed out behind the whe...
Jul 26, 2022

Ronaldo arrives at Man United's training base, set for talks
MANCHESTER, England (AP) - Cristiano Ronaldo arrived at Manchester United's training ground with his agent on Tuesday with the Portugal great's future at the English club up in the air. Ronaldo has ye...
Jul 26, 2022