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Seeking diversity, feds add inclusive language to application process for judges
OTTAWA - The Canadian government is making changes to the questionnaire prospective judges must fill out before applying for a federal judicial appointment. The change is intended make the questionnai...
Sep 27, 2022
Alberta man receives 13th conviction for distracted driving
AIRDRIE, AB - An Alberta man has been convicted a baker's dozen times for distracted driving offences.Appearing in Airdrie Provincial Court on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, a 40-year-old man was found ...
Sep 27, 2022
Former Team Canada goaltender Sami Jo Small named president of PHF's Toronto Six
TORONTO - Former Canadian women's hockey team goalie Sami Jo Small has been appointed president of the Premier Hockey Federation's Toronto Six. The 46-year-old from Winnipeg joins general manager Ange...
Sep 27, 2022
'We shouldn't have to push people': Most provinces have not made Sept. 30 a stat
While Canada prepares to honour the second annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Friday, the majority of provinces have not followed the federal government's move to make it a statutory ...
Sep 27, 2022
Canadian men to play upcoming FIBA World Cup qualifying home games in Edmonton
Edmonton is set to host Canada's next two FIBA World Cup qualifying home games in November. Canada Basketball and the Canadian Elite Basketball League, in partnership with Explore Edmonton and the cit...
Sep 27, 2022
Calgary Stampeders sign quarterback Maier to contract extension
CALGARY - The Calgary Stampeders signed American quarterback Jake Maier to a contract extension through the 2024 season Tuesday. Maier began the year as the backup to veteran Bo Levi Mitchell but beca...
Sep 27, 2022
Lethbridge Airport preparing for arrival of Flair Airlines
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Construction is underway at the Lethbridge Airport.Passengers flying in and out of the airport over the coming months can expect to see work ongoing to establish an expanded processin...
Sep 27, 2022
Edmonton Oilers rookie Dylan Holloway receives raves for pre-season play
EDMONTON - Dylan Holloway played in one NHL game last season. The rookie wore No. 36 for the Oilers in a playoff game against the Colorado Avalanche. And, even though he was assigned that number comin...
Sep 27, 2022
Argos Carnell IV and Bethel-Thompson, Stamps QB Maier net CFL top performer honours
TORONTO - Defensive back Maurice Carnell IV and quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson, along with Calgary Stampeders quarterback Jake Maier were named the CFL's top performers Tuesday. Carnell IV earned ...
Sep 27, 2022
Canada's Sharpe looks to build on fast rise with impactful rookie year with Blazers
Shaedon Sharpe's rise to being one of the more intriguing rookies to look out for in the NBA has been meteoric. The London, Ont., native who was drafted seventh overall by the Portland Trail Blazers i...
Sep 27, 2022