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Widdowson back at University of Lethbridge despite massive protest
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Controversial speaker Frances Widdowson made another appearance at the University of Lethbridge (U of L) on Thursday, February 2, 2023, despite a large protest against her views on We...
Feb 03, 2023
Yukon prospecting plan approval is quashed by First Nation court victory
WHITEHORSE - A Yukon court has quashed government approval for a mining exploration project, siding with a First Nation that argued there was a failure to properly consult it about the project on its ...
Feb 03, 2023
Canadian goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair set to start MLS season as Minnesota's No. 1
When opportunity knocked, Dayne St. Clair was ready last season. The Canadian goalkeeper got his chance in Minnesota United's third game of the year after starter Tyler Miller was sidelined by the flu...
Feb 03, 2023
Swimmer Markus Thormeyer banned 12 months after doping violation
OTTAWA - Canadian swimmer Marks Thormeyer has been banned from competition for 12 months following a doping violation. However, because Thormeyer accepted a voluntary provisional suspension on Feb. 15...
Feb 03, 2023
Most southern Alberta federal ridings proposed to change
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A new federal electoral map for Alberta has been tabled in the House of Commons, and it could lead to some residents being represented by different Members of Parliament (MP).A final ...
Feb 03, 2023
Plunging wind chill values prompt extreme cold warnings across Eastern Canada
HALIFAX - As an immense Arctic air mass settled over the eastern half of Canada today, Environment Canada issued an unusually long list of extreme cold warnings that covered six provinces and communit...
Feb 03, 2023
Prominent Quebecers plead for federal anti-Islamophobia rep to be given a chance
MONTREAL - A letter of support signed by 30 prominent Quebecers, including academics, activists, and community leaders, is asking that Amira Elghawaby be given the chance to fulfil her mandate as Cana...
Feb 03, 2023
Iranian director freed on bail after going on hunger strike
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Acclaimed Iranian director Jafar Panahi was released on bail Friday, two days after going on hunger strike to protest his imprisonment last summer, his supporters sa...
Feb 03, 2023
Reforms needed for transgender people to access justice: Canadian Bar Association
OTTAWA - A new study says Canada's justice system features "significant and pervasive" barriers for transgender people who encounter legal issues. The Canadian Bar Association and the HIV & AIDS L...
Feb 03, 2023
Nominations open for provincial arts award
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Alberta artists can now apply for a provincial award.The Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Distinguished Artists Award honours artists who have reached the top of achievement in a wide r...
Feb 03, 2023