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Slovenia becomes latest European country to recognize a Palestinian state after parliamentary vote
LJUBLJANA, Slovenia (AP) - Slovenia recognized a Palestinian state on Tuesday after its parliament voted overwhelmingly in favor of the move, following in the recent steps of three other European coun...
Jun 04, 2024

Province boosts funding for seniors housing program
The Government of Alberta has taken a step that it says will ensure more seniors can afford a place to live.As part of the 2024 provincial budget, they are increasing funding through the Lodge Assista...
Jun 04, 2024

Hurricanes to face Oil Kings in 2024-25 home opener
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Hurricanes and Western Hockey League have unveiled the team's 2024-25 home opener.The Hurricanes will open the regular season on Friday, September 20 against the Edmont...
Jun 04, 2024

Privacy commissioners investigate B.C. firm that does background checks for landlords
OTTAWA - The privacy commissioners of Canada and British Columbia have launched an investigation into a Victoria-based company that performs background checks on tenants and others. They say in a join...
Jun 04, 2024

Argos head coach Dinwiddie fine with team's underdog status entering 2024 season
TORONTO - They've finished atop the East Division standings three straight years and are coming off a 16-win season, but head coach Ryan Dinwiddie and the Toronto Argonauts will be flying under the ra...
Jun 04, 2024

B.C. school district investigates exam asking pupils to argue if Israel should exist
BURNABY, B.C. - The school district in Burnaby, B.C., has launched an investigation into what it says was a harmful exam that asked students to make arguments about whether Jewish people deserve or ne...
Jun 04, 2024

Montreal police arrest woman in connection with Robert Miller sex charges
MONTREAL - Montreal police say they've arrested an alleged accomplice of billionaire Robert Miller, who is facing multiple sex charges involving 10 complainants. They say 67-year-old Teresita Fuentes ...
Jun 04, 2024

All-star defensive back Marcus Sayles signs with Saskatchewan Roughriders
REGINA - All-star defensive back Marcus Sayles has signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The American spent the last three seasons (2021-23) as a core piece in the B.C. Lions' defensive backfield,...
Jun 04, 2024

DWW Cruiser joins LPS as new Facility Dog
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) has a new four-legged employee.LPS announced on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 that a second Facility Dog has been placed with the Victim/Witness Services U...
Jun 04, 2024

Dallas Stars' Joe Pavelski says he's done after 1,533 games and 18 NHL seasons
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Joe Pavelski says he has played his last game after 1,533 games over 18 NHL seasons without ever getting to raise the Stanley Cup. Pavelski, who just wrapped up his fifth season w...
Jun 04, 2024