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Seven people in hospital after Newfoundland refinery explosion, police say
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Police say seven people are in hospital after an explosion at a refinery in Come By Chance, N.L., about 150 kilometres west of St. John's. RCMP Cpl. Jolene Garland said earlier in t...
Sep 02, 2022

Kenney defends Alberta lieutenant-governor, attacks 'cockamamie' sovereignty bill
EDMONTON - Premier Jason Kenney is defending Alberta's lieutenant-governor after she suggested she may not automatically pass a sovereignty act bill proposed by a candidates vying to replace him as Un...
Sep 02, 2022

Six cadets joining Lethbridge Police following graduation ceremony
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A group of cadets has graduated from Lethbridge College and looks to hit the streets soon.The graduation ceremony held on Friday, September 2, 2022, saw the swearing-in and presentati...
Sep 02, 2022

Group has close encounter with T-090 orca pod on B.C. shoreline
QUADRA ISLAND - A pod of orcas surprised a group of friends visiting Quadra Island, B.C., last weekend, appearing metres from where they stood on the shoreline of Moulds Bay. Erika van Sittert, who ca...
Sep 02, 2022

Toronto FC running out of time and games as rival CF Montreal comes to town
TORONTO - Time and the MLS schedule are not on Toronto FC's side as Bob Bradley's retooled team looks to make a late-season charge. And CF Montreal would no doubt like nothing more than to derail TFC'...
Sep 02, 2022

Sri Lanka's ousted president returns home after fleeing
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) - Sri Lanka's former president, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who fled the country in July after tens of thousands of protesters stormed his home and office in a display of anger over th...
Sep 02, 2022

Ladies events break through the gates at Whoop-Up Days Pro Rodeo
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge and District Exhibition and Pro Rodeo entertained crowds at Whoop-Up Days 2022 with adrenaline-pumping Saddle Bronc, Bull Riding, Barrel Racing, and other crowd favouri...
Sep 02, 2022

Apparent assassination attempt against VP roils Argentina
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) - As Argentina's powerful Vice President Cristina Fernndez stepped from her car outside her apartment building and began shaking hands with a throng of a well-wishers, a m...
Sep 02, 2022

Oilers sign defenceman Ryan Murray to one-year, $750,000 contract
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have signed defenceman Ryan Murray to a one-year contract worth US$750,000. Murray appeared in 37 games for the Colorado Avalanche last season and recorded four assists....
Sep 02, 2022

Wisconsin GOP candidate calls for 'pitchforks and torches'
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The Republican candidate for governor in Wisconsin endorsed by Donald Trump is calling for people to take up "pitchforks and torches" in reaction to a story that detailed his givi...
Sep 02, 2022