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Alberta UCP candidate says sorry for comparing transgender students to feces in food
EDMONTON - A United Conservative Party candidate who compared transgender children in schools to having feces in food is apologizing while staying on to run in the Alberta election. Jennifer Johnson s...
May 17, 2023
B.C. Lions players, staff express belief in offence to replicate 2022 form
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - The B.C. Lions receiving corps took a hit at the end of last season when stalwart Bryan Burnham announced his retirement after eight seasons with the team. But heading in to a new CFL...
May 17, 2023
Man who killed 8 in NYC terrorist attack gets 10 life sentences plus 260 years
NEW YORK (AP) - An Islamic extremist was given 10 life sentences and another 260 years in prison on Wednesday for killing eight people with a truck on a bike path in Manhattan and severely injuring 18...
May 17, 2023
Saskatchewan gov’t, Shoppers Drug Mart to provide period products
A new deal has been struck to help Saskatchewan women who struggle to afford menstrual products.Free period products will be made available in Saskatchewan thanks to an agreement between the province ...
May 17, 2023
Crouse scores twice as Canada thumps Kazakhstan 5-1 at world hockey championship
RIGA, Latvia - Lawson Crouse scored twice as Canada remained unbeaten at the world hockey championship with a 5-1 win over Kazakhstan on Wednesday. Joe Veleno and Sammy Blais each had a goal and two a...
May 17, 2023
Holland non-committal on future with Oilers after contract expires next season
EDMONTON - Ken Holland says he plans to see out his contract as Edmonton Oilers general manager, which enters its fifth and final year next season. He isn't sure what comes next. Asked Wednesday if he...
May 17, 2023
Limo service manager convicted of manslaughter in rural New York crash that killed 20 people
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - A limousine service manager was convicted Wednesday of manslaughter in a crash that killed 20 people in rural New York, one of the deadliest U.S. road wrecks in two decades. Jurors...
May 17, 2023
US beats Austria 4-1 for 4th straight win at ice hockey worlds, Canada eases past Kazakhstan 5-1
TAMPERE, Finland (AP) - The United States maintained a perfect record at the ice hockey world championship by beating Austria 4-1 on Wednesday for a fourth straight victory in the group stage. Lane Hu...
May 17, 2023
Onion Lake RCMP renew calls for information in search for missing woman
Onion Lake RCMP are renewing their plea for tips into Sadie Lameman's location or whereabouts so officers can ensure she is safe.Lameman was reported missing May 2. Police say she was last seen enteri...
May 17, 2023
CFL in the blood of Hamilton Tiger-Cats coaches Milanovich, Reinebold
HAMILTON - He grew up in the heart of Pittsburgh Steeler country so the prospect of wearing black and gold isn't a daunting one for Scott Milanovich. The 50-year-old native of Butler, Pa., which is lo...
May 17, 2023