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PWHL reveals names, logos for all six franchises ahead of second season
TORONTO - The Professional Women's Hockey League unveiled long-awaited team names and logos for all six franchises on Monday. The Boston Fleet, Minnesota Frost, Montral Victoire, New York Sirens, Otta...
Sep 09, 2024
Curler Briane Harris awaiting decision of doping appeal after CAS hearing
TORONTO - A lawyer for Team Kerri Einarson lead Briane Harris said a decision on an appeal of the curler's provisional suspension will likely be released in October by the Court of Arbitration for Spo...
Sep 09, 2024
The Lethbridge Hurricanes' first pre-season road trip comes to an end
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Hurricanes of the Western Hockey League (WHL) were on the road for a pre-season game against the Red Deer Rebels on Saturday, September 7, 2024.They went home with a 5-...
Sep 09, 2024
Rob Miyashiro secures NDP Nomination for Lethbridge-West
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Rob Miyashiro has officially earned the New Democratic Party (NDP) nomination for the upcoming by-election in Lethbridge-West. The party says Miyashiro's nomination marks a significan...
Sep 09, 2024
Canadian Medical Association calls for more tracking of health care funds
OTTAWA - The Canadian Medical Association says there should be better tracking of health care spending, following health care agreements the federal government has signed with the provinces and territ...
Sep 09, 2024
In the news today: Liberal caucus gathers for retreat in Nanaimo
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Liberal caucus gathers for retreat in Nanaimo Prime Minister Justin Trudeau may be bracing for an earful from ...
Sep 09, 2024
Former fashion tycoon Peter Nygard's long-delayed sentencing expected today
TORONTO - Former fashion mogul Peter Nygard is expected to be sentenced for his sexual assault convictions today, after multiple delays in the case that have stretched for months. The 83-year-old was ...
Sep 09, 2024
Judge expected to sentence protesters at Coutts border protest
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - A judge is expected to hand down sentences today for two men convicted for their roles in the 2022 Coutts, Alta., border blockade. Anthony Olienick and Chris Carbert were convicted...
Sep 09, 2024
Justin Trudeau may be in for an earful as he meets with caucus in B.C.
NANAIMO, B.C. - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau may be bracing for an earful from his caucus when Liberal MPs gather in Nanaimo, B.C. today to plot their strategy for the coming election year. It will b...
Sep 09, 2024
Pope arrives in deeply Catholic East Timor to encourage its recovery from bloody independence
DILI, East Timor (AP) - Pope Francis arrived in East Timor on Monday to encourage its recovery from a bloody and traumatic past and celebrate its development after two decades of independence from Ind...
Sep 08, 2024