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Canadian record holder, world champion pole vaulter Shawn Barber dead at 29
Former Canadian world champion pole vaulter Shawn Barber has died. He was 29 years old. Barber died Wednesday night, his agent Paul Doyle told The Canadian Press. The specific cause of death was not d...
Jan 18, 2024
B.C. Coroners Service reports 36 outdoor deaths to start year, 5 on cold Jan. 12
VICTORIA - British Columbia's Coroners Service is reporting the outdoor deaths of 36 people during the early days of January when the province was in the grip of a record-breaking cold snap. Coroners ...
Jan 18, 2024
Children's pain and fever relief medicine recalled due to risk of overdose
Drug manufacturer Teva Canada Ltd. is recalling one lot of a children's pain and fever relief medicine because it contains too much acetaminophen and poses a risk of overdose. A recall notice publishe...
Jan 18, 2024
'It was just kinda the place to be in Prince Albert': former A & W employees saddened by restaurant fire
For Prince Albert's Marlene Schutte and Pat Skauge, the A & W restaurant in downtown Prince Albert that was ravaged by fire on Wednesday, represents the creation of lifelong memories and friendshi...
Jan 18, 2024
Sask. Teachers Federation announces second one-day strike for Monday
The Saskatchewan Teachers Federation (STF) has announced that teachers will be walking off the job once again next week.In a news release sent Thursday, STF President Samantha Becotte stated that a se...
Jan 18, 2024
Canadian Premier League to kick off sixth season with April 13 tripleheader
TORONTO - The Canadian Premier League will kick off its sixth season April 13 with Atletico Ottawa, champion Forge FC and Pacific FC all hosting games. Ottawa will entertain York United FC at TD Place...
Jan 18, 2024
Viterra Scotties Curling Championships underway in Tisdale
The 2024 Viterra Scotties began in the Town of Tisdale, as the community hosted the opening ceremonies Wednesday night to kick off the five-day event.All 12 teams gathered on the altered sheet of ice,...
Jan 18, 2024
Reigning national champion Kerri Einarson remains unbeaten at Co-op Canadian Open
RED DEER, Alta. - Canada's Kerri Einarson defeated American Tabitha Peterson 7-4 on Thursday to remain unbeaten at the Grand Slam of Curling's Co-op Canadian Open. Einarson (3-0), the reigning nationa...
Jan 18, 2024
Raptors president Masai Ujiri preaches patience after Pascal Siakam trade
Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri preached patience a day after trading away all-star forward Pascal Siakam. Ujiri spoke about the future of his team in an hour-long news conference today. He says...
Jan 18, 2024
Most Canadians consider speaking English, French key to national identity: Pew survey
WASHINGTON - Canadians are more likely than their U.S. counterparts to see language, customs and traditions as central to their national identity, a new survey suggests. Some 84 per cent of respondent...
Jan 18, 2024
