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Alberta government invests in more beds at women's shelters, including in Brooks, Grande Prairie
The Alberta government on Tuesday revealed more details of its $5-million investment into creating new spaces at women's shelters across the province over the next three years, a cash influx first rev...
Mar 19, 2024
Toronto Blue Jays name right-hander Jose Berrios opening day starter
DUNEDIN, Fla. - The Toronto Blue Jays have named right-hander Jose Berrios as their starting pitcher on opening day for the Major League Baseball season. The 29-year-old posted an 11-12 record in 2023...
Mar 19, 2024
Dwayne De Rosario, Robyn Gayle headed to Canada Soccer Hall of Fame as Class of 2024
Former MLS MVP Dwayne De Rosario and longtime international Robyn Gayle have been named to the Canada Soccer Hall of Fame. De Rosario and Gayle will be honoured later this year at a national team matc...
Mar 19, 2024
Federal government launches forensic audit of Saskatchewan First Nations group
OTTAWA - Indigenous Services Canada says it plans to launch a forensic audit of an organization representing 74 First Nations in Saskatchewan. The department says it is aware of allegations brought fo...
Mar 19, 2024
Top Canadian pair believe age is an advantage at figure skating worlds in Montreal
MONTREAL - In an exacting sport where much of the competition hasn't yet turned 25, Canadian figure skating pair Deanna Stellato-Dudek and Maxime Deschamps aren't discouraged by their combined age of ...
Mar 19, 2024
Major Quebec nurses union reaches agreement with province for five-year-contract
MONTREAL - After 15 months of negotiations a major nurses union has reached an agreement with the Quebec government for a five-year collective agreement. The proposed deal needs to be put to the 80,00...
Mar 19, 2024
Jets head coach Bowness to be away from team after medical procedure
WINNIPEG - Rick Bowness will not be with the Winnipeg Jets Tuesday night in New York against the Rangers. The Jets announced Tuesday morning that the 69-year-old returned to Winnipeg for a "minor medi...
Mar 19, 2024
Two charged after man allegedly held against his will in Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Two people have been charged in connection with an alleged assault and unlawful confinement.The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) says on March 14, 2024, officers responded to a report ...
Mar 19, 2024
Canada's Homan beats Italy's Constantini to remain unbeaten at women's worlds
SYDNEY, N.S. - Canada's Rachel Homan defeated Italy's Stefania Constantini 8-7 in an extra end to remain unbeaten at the world women's curling championship. Homan's Ottawa-based team (5-0) forced the ...
Mar 19, 2024
Mississippi ex-deputy gets 20-year sentence in racially motivated torture of two Black men
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - A former Mississippi sheriff's deputy was sentenced Tuesday to about 20 years in prison for his part in torturing two Black men. Hunter Elward received a 241-month sentence from ...
Mar 19, 2024