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Orcas that hunt the world's biggest predators may be a new population, say scientists
VANCOUVER - Researchers from the University of British Columbia say they've identified a potentially new population of open-ocean orcas, that hunt the biggest predators on the planet. In a newly publi...
Mar 15, 2024

New Canada Soccer general secretary Kevin Blue hits the ground running
Kevin Blue has hit the ground running as general secretary and CEO of Canada Soccer. The former Golf Canada executive, who did not wait until Thursday's official start date to get stuck in, has alread...
Mar 15, 2024

Trudeau accuses N.L. premier of 'bowing to political pressure' in carbon tax spat
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - The chummy Liberal leaders of Canada and of Newfoundland and Labrador are sparring over the federal government's carbon pricing regime. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told reporters ...
Mar 15, 2024

Here's what you need to know about the state funeral for former PM Brian Mulroney
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Wayne Gretzky and Pierre Karl Pladeau are expected to speak at the state funeral for Brian Mulroney, who died last month at age 84. The former prime minister's ...
Mar 15, 2024

Home, Garden and Leisure Show underway in Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Agri-food Hub and Trade Centre is bustling as the host venue for the Southern Alberta Home, Garden and Leisure Show.The event, co-presented by BILD - Lethbridge Region and Meibel ...
Mar 15, 2024

Armstrong, Getzlaf named to Canada's Olympic men's hockey management team
CALGARY - Doug Armstrong will serve as general manager for Canada's men's hockey team at the 2026 Olympics in Milan and Cortina, Italy. The St. Louis Blues executive was named by Hockey Canada on Frid...
Mar 15, 2024

Alberta government releases no-go zone map for renewable power projects
EDMONTON - Alberta is blocking off large sections of the province to renewable power development. The government has released a map defining which parts of the province are to be off-limits to wind an...
Mar 15, 2024

CF Montreal's depth helping team squash last season's road woes
CF Montreal is quickly proving that last year's road struggles are a thing of the past. Through three matches of a season-opening six-game road trip, Montreal has two wins and one draw for seven out o...
Mar 15, 2024

No concerns about kids' use of TikTok despite security review: industry minister
OTTAWA - The federal industry minister says Canadians shouldn't worry about using TikTok, despite an ongoing national security review of the company. Industry Minister Franois-Philippe Champagne says ...
Mar 15, 2024

US, G-7 allies warn Iran to back off deal to provide Russia ballistic missiles or face new sanctions
WASHINGTON (AP) - The United States and allies warned Iran on Friday that major Western economies will pile new sanctions on Tehran if it moves forward with an advancing plan to provide ballistic miss...
Mar 15, 2024