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Research survey finds Canadian lakes in increasingly hot water over climate change.
Canadian lakes are in hot water over climate change, a new research survey has concluded. "Canadian lakes are warming twice as fast as the rest of the lakes globally," said York University biologist S...
Jul 19, 2022
Enhanced supports for victims of crime coming September 1, 2022
SYLVAN LAKE, AB - The Alberta Government is making changes to the way it supports the victims of crime.The government established a working group co-chaired by Lethbridge-East MLA Nathan Neudorf and A...
Jul 19, 2022
Hoover Dam transformer explodes; no one hurt
BOULDER CITY, Nev. (AP) - A transformer exploded Tuesday at Hoover Dam, producing a cloud of thick, black smoke and flames that were quickly extinguished. No one was hurt and electricity continued to ...
Jul 19, 2022
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau rips Hockey Canada leadership over sex assault fund
BOWEN ISLAND, B.C. - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says it's "hard for anyone" to have faith in Hockey Canada's leadership as revelations emerge about how the federation maintains a fund meant to part...
Jul 19, 2022
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau rips Hockey Canada leadership over sex assault fund
BOWEN ISLAND, B.C. - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says it's "hard for anyone" to have faith in Hockey Canada's leadership as revelations emerge about how the federation maintains a fund meant to part...
Jul 19, 2022
Albertans over 18 can soon start booking fourth COVID-19 vaccine shot
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Albertans over the age of 18 will soon be able to book their fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.Alberta Health says in a news release that adults can start booking their second boost...
Jul 19, 2022
Canadian Olympic Committee sees 'ample time' for 2030 bid as BC cities discuss doubts
VANCOUVER - The Canadian Olympic Committee says the February deadline for its bid to host the 2030 Olympic Winter Games in British Columbia gives "ample time for funding partners to complete cost-bene...
Jul 19, 2022
Hundreds of cases postponed over shortage of judges in Quebec's Nunavik region
MONTREAL - Quebec provincial court has cancelled an entire week of hearings due to a lack of judges in the province's northern region of Nunavik. The Justice Department says about 250 cases were postp...
Jul 19, 2022
Gymnasts wonder if recent abuse case could have been prevented had they been heard
Abby Spadafora has had trouble sleeping since a gymnastics coach in Lethbridge, Alta., was charged with sexually assaulting a seven-year-old girl last week. Spadafora and other Canadian gymnasts say t...
Jul 19, 2022
Longtime Raptors assistant Eric Khoury named head coach of Raptors 905
The Toronto Raptors' NBA G League affiliate Raptors 905 have hired Eric Khoury, making him the youngest head coach in the team's history. The 33-year-old Khoury joined the Toronto Raptors organization...
Jul 19, 2022