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Olympic champion weightlifter Christine Girard named Pan Am Games chef de mission
MONTREAL - Olympic champion weightlifter Christine Girard has been named Canada's chef de mission for the Pan American Games in Chile later this year. The 38-year-old from Rouyn-Noranda, Que., will le...
Feb 16, 2023
Manitoba, Saskatchewan justice ministers push for meeting on bail reform
WINNIPEG - The justice ministers of Manitoba and Saskatchewan are calling for a meeting with their federal, provincial and territorial counterparts on bail reform. Manitoba Justice Minister Kelvin Goe...
Feb 16, 2023
Manitoba, Saskatchewan justice ministers push for meeting on bail reform
WINNIPEG - The justice ministers of Manitoba and Saskatchewan are calling for a meeting with their federal, provincial and territorial counterparts on bail reform. Manitoba Justice Minister Kelvin Goe...
Feb 16, 2023
Iraqi soldiers killed in clashes with suspected IS cell
BAGHDAD (AP) - Three Iraqi troops were killed Thursday when a suspected Islamic State militant detonated an explosive vest, state media reported, as security forces remain on high alert for sectarian ...
Feb 16, 2023
Moldovan parliament approves new pro-Western PM's government
CHISINAU, Moldova (AP) - Moldovan lawmakers on Thursday voted in favor of a new government led by pro-Western economist Dorin Recean, as the small former Soviet republic signaled a shift to security c...
Feb 16, 2023
Canadian lightweight Anthony (The Genius) Romero looks to land PFL contract
ORLANDO, Fla. - Canadian lightweight Anthony (The Genius) Romero looks for a second chance to make a first impression Friday when he takes on Australian Antonio (The Spartan) Caruso in the PFL Challen...
Feb 16, 2023
Local lacrosse player to continue career in Colorado
It's been a busy and satisfying few days for Prince Albert Lacrosse. Earlier this week, three of their players were selected in the Rocky Mountain Lacrosse League draft. Prior to the draft, however, a...
Feb 16, 2023
Oppose Canada's 'xenophobic' foreign property tax, U.S. critics urge Biden admin
WASHINGTON - A New York congressman wants to enlist the U.S. secretary of state to oppose what he calls Ottawa's "discriminatory" campaign against foreign property owners. Rep. Brian Higgins is asking...
Feb 16, 2023
Canada Post Community Community Foundation Grants
The Canada Post Community Foundation has officially opened its application period for the 2023 grants. The Canada Post Community Foundation provides grants up to $25,000 to Canadian schools, charities...
Feb 16, 2023
Canada's Auger-Aliassime reaches quarterfinals at Rotterdam Open
ROTTERDAM, Netherlands - Montreal's Flix Auger-Aliassime defeated Grgoire Barrre of France 6-4, 6-3 to reach the quarterfinals of the Rotterdam Open on Thursday. Auger-Aliassime, the tournament's thir...
Feb 16, 2023
