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Three young players jump from Whitecaps' development squad to MLS team
VANCOUVER - Ali Ahmed knows his new Major League Soccer contract doesn't mean the hard work has come to an end. Moving from the Vancouver Whitecaps' development squad in the MLS Next Pro League to the...
Jan 19, 2023
Medicine Hat man charged in connection to kidnapping
MEDICINE HAT, AB - A Medicine Hat man has been charged with kidnapping a woman after she responded to an employment opportunity posted on social media.According to the Medicine Hat Police Service, the...
Jan 19, 2023
Ottawa spends additional $80M on Inuvik airport upgrades
INUVIK, N.W.T. - The federal government is increasing its funding contribution for upgrades to an airport in the Northwest Territories by $80 million. It has now spent $230 million to extend and moder...
Jan 19, 2023
PrairiesCan location opening in Lethbridge, $11M to support regional projects
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) announced at the Galt Museum and Archives on Thursday, January 19, 2023, that they're expanding operations in Southern Alberta. The ...
Jan 19, 2023
Midfielder David Choiniere signs new multi-year deal with CPL champion Forge FC
HAMILTON - Attacking midfielder David Choiniere has signed a new multi-year contract with Forge FC. The 25-year-old from Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que., scored in Forge's 2-0 championship win over Atl...
Jan 19, 2023
Fired CF Montreal reserve squad coach apologizes for past social media comments
MONTREAL - A soccer coach who was fired this month over years-old Twitter comments suggesting the former premier of Quebec should be assassinated is publicly apologizing. Sandro Grande was named CF Mo...
Jan 19, 2023
Federal government should direct RCMP to end use controversial neck hold: NDP leader
OTTAWA - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino should push back against the RCMP continuing to use a controversial neck hold. Mendicino directed the RCMP to stop using t...
Jan 19, 2023
How ground-penetrating radar is used to find unmarked graves at residential schools
OTTAWA - Ground-penetrating radar is the technology behind the discoveries of what are believed to be unmarked burial sites on the grounds of former residential schools, by providing communities with ...
Jan 19, 2023
Dr. Digvir Jayas named University of Lethbridge President & Vice-Chancellor
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A new person has been selected to lead the University of Lethbridge (U of L).The school has announced that Dr. Digvir Jayas will begin his tenure as President and Vice-Chancellor on J...
Jan 19, 2023
Panthers coach Maurice fined for complaining about refs after loss to Leafs
NEW YORK - The NHL has fined Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice US$25,000 after he complained about the officiating in his team's recent 5-4 overtime loss at Toronto. The Maple Leafs had seven p...
Jan 19, 2023