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Coroner says there's been a sharp spike in females dying from illicit drugs in B.C.
VICTORIA - Illicit drug deaths are down slightly in British Columbia from the same period last year, but the coroners service says females are dying at a much higher rate. The service says in a statem...
Oct 24, 2024
Three WolfPack soccer players given year-end honours for 2024
KAMLOOPS - A trio of Thompson Rivers University (TRU) WolfPack soccer players earned year-end honours from Canada West in 2024. Fourth-year centre back Raiya Rumo was named a Canada West First Team Al...
Oct 24, 2024
Golf carts to ride roads in seven Alberta municipalities under pilot program
COALDALE, Alta. - Alberta's golfers might be squeaking out their last rounds of the year before winter hits, but some might not have to put their golf carts away quite yet. The Alberta government says...
Oct 24, 2024
Receiver Justin Hardy to miss Redblacks' regular-season finale
OTTAWA - American receiver Justin Hardy will miss the Ottawa Redblacks' regular-season finale Friday. Hardy, who leads the CFL in receptions (97) and is second in receiving yards (1,343), was listed o...
Oct 24, 2024
Cameron Dukes to start at quarterback in Argos regular-season finale
EDMONTON - Cameron Dukes will be the Toronto Argonauts' starting quarterback for their regular-season finale against the Edmonton Elks on Friday night. Dukes was listed as the No. 1 quarterback on Tor...
Oct 24, 2024
Leafs' Woll returns against Blues; Berube faces St. Louis for first time since firing
TORONTO - Joseph Woll is good to go. Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube said the goaltender will make his first start of the season Thursday when Toronto hosts the St. Louis Blues. Woll has yet to pl...
Oct 24, 2024
NDP plan motion to push back against anti-abortion 'creep' from Conservatives
OTTAWA - The NDP is looking to push back against what it calls a "creep" of legislation, petitions and threats from the Conservatives aimed at reducing access to abortion. Leader Jagmeet Singh says hi...
Oct 24, 2024
Rogers to sell minority stake in portion of backhaul infrastructure to pay down debt
TORONTO - Rogers Communications Inc. is selling a minority stake in a portion of its wireless network infrastructure for $7 billion amid a "pivot" in strategy as it seeks to pay down debt. The transac...
Oct 24, 2024
Future of Sport in Canada Commission to hold cross-country hearings in nine cities
OTTAWA - The Future of Sport in Canada Commission has announced dates and locations for its cross-country consultations. The commission's mandate is to learn from Canadians, including victims and surv...
Oct 24, 2024
Joly at Paris summit on Lebanon as Canadian donation-matching goal falling short
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Mlanie Joly is attending a conference on Lebanon as leaders try to help the country cope with the damage caused by Israeli airstrikes. Meanwhile, Ottawa's effort to m...
Oct 24, 2024
