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First influenza deaths of 2022 reported in Alberta, including four-year-old
EDMONTON, AB - Alberta Health is reporting several deaths related to influenza in the province.New data released on Thursday, November 17, 2022, shows six fatalities due to the virus.Health Minister J...
Nov 18, 2022
Nicki Minaj, Maluma, Myriam Fares release World Cup anthem
DOHA, Qatar (AP) - Hip hop star Nicki Minaj has teamed up with Colombian singer-songwriter Maluma and Lebanese singer Myriam Fares for the latest addition to the official soundtrack of the World Cup i...
Nov 18, 2022
A look at Canada's Group F opposition at the World Cup in Qatar
After impressing against regional competition in qualifying for its first World Cup since 1986, Canada now faces a string of next-level tests in Qatar, starting with No. 2 Belgium. Here's a look at Ca...
Nov 18, 2022
Former Canada Soccer president Jim Fleming dies at age 87 on eve of World Cup
Former Canada Soccer president Jim Fleming, who helped lead Canada to its first men's World Cup, has died on the eve of Canada's return to the soccer showcase. Canada Soccer said Fleming died Thursday...
Nov 18, 2022
Canada invites G7 ministers to meeting on tackling disinformation
OTTAWA - Canada plans to host a gathering of representatives from the G7 next year to develop new programs and tools to stem the spread of disinformation. Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino extend...
Nov 18, 2022
Day four recap: City of Lethbridge budget deliberations
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Budget deliberations are nearly complete at Lethbridge City Hall.Council has wrapped up the fourth day of discussions for the 2023-2026 Operating Budget.According to a media release f...
Nov 18, 2022
Bail hearing next week for ex-Hydro-Québec employee charged with spying for China
LONGUEUIL, Que. - A former Hydro-Qubec employee charged with economic espionage for the benefit of China will have a bail hearing next week. Yuesheng Wang, 35, was arrested Monday by the RCMP and made...
Nov 18, 2022
A look at Canada's Group F opposition at the World Cup in Qatar
After impressing against regional competition in qualifying for its first World Cup since 1986, Canada now faces a string of next-level tests in Qatar, starting with No. 2 Belgium. Here's a look at Ca...
Nov 18, 2022
Alberta Métis groups call for moratorium on constitution vote
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Some Mtis groups in Alberta say they will not recognize a new Mtis constitution if it is approved.Voting is underway for what the Mtis Nation of Alberta (MNA) says is the largest rati...
Nov 18, 2022
Doha heating up as World Cup kickoff nears, Canadians take day to themselves
DOHA, Qatar - The day after its win over Japan in Dubai in its final World Cup warmup, Canada had no media availability Friday - leaving time to recover, assess and prepare for Wednesday's tournament ...
Nov 18, 2022