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Canadian Felicia (Feenom) Spencer makes basic purse of US$125,000 in UFC 250 loss
Canadian Felicia (Feenom) Spencer made a basic purse of US$125,000 for her loss by decision Saturday to featherweight champion Amanda (Lioness) Nunes at UFC 250. Nunes, who also holds the UFC bantamwe...
Jun 08, 2020
"The Watch" manager speaks out on petition to defund the program - Video
LETHBRIDGE, AB- Lethbridge's Watch program has been receiving some negative attention lately from some members of the public. The program is designed to provide the streets of Lethbridge with a volunt...
Jun 08, 2020
India reduces tariffs on Canadian lentils
OTTAWA, AB. -- Pulse Canada has received official word from India, on the fine details on a reduction in lentil tariffs. Pulse Canada CEO, Gordon Bacon, says Canada and all countries, excluding the Un...
Jun 08, 2020
RCMP burnout may be adding to Nunavut policing problems: territory's top cop
IQALUIT, Nunavut - The head of the RCMP in Nunavut says she's trying to find ways to bring police and Inuit together. But Chief Supt. Amanda Jones says officer burnout in small detachments with big so...
Jun 08, 2020
Anti-racism protesters commended for wearing masks, but should get tested for COVID-19
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Alberta's Chief Medical Officer of Health spoke about last week's anti-racism protests across the province and provided the daily COVID-19 update for Monday, June 8.The demonstration ...
Jun 08, 2020
Province makes access to virtual health services permanent
EDMONTON, AB - The Government of Alberta hopes to permanently increase access to health services.When the COVID-19 pandemic began in March, the province introduced billing codes that it claims allowed...
Jun 08, 2020
Thousands mourn George Floyd in Texas amid calls for reform
HOUSTON - The last chance for the public to say goodbye to George Floyd drew thousands of mourners Monday to a church in his native Houston, as his death two weeks ago continues to stoke protests in A...
Jun 08, 2020
U Sports cancellation gives CFL, commissioner Ambrosie more to consider
TORONTO - Commissioner Randy Ambrosie and the CFL have yet another issue to consider. U Sports, Canadian university sport's governing body, announced Monday the cancellation of six fall nati...
Jun 08, 2020
Blue Jays to pick fifth overall in condensed five-round 2020 MLB draft
A most unusual 2020 MLB Draft will begin Wednesday with the Toronto Blue Jays set to pick from a rather noteworthy position. Trimmed to just five rounds from the usual 40 in a cost-cutting move due to...
Jun 08, 2020
Raptors Uprising star Kenneth (Kenny Got Work) Hailey named player of the month
TORONTO - Raptors Uprising point guard Kenneth (Kenny Got Work) Hailey scored another first Monday when he was named the NBA 2K League's player of the month for May. Hailey is the first Raptors U...
Jun 08, 2020