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Inquiry into Alberta boxer’s knockout death recommends better oversight
EDMONTON — The judge leading a fatality inquiry into the knockout death of a boxer…
‘No happy paintings’: Dozens of art works by Canadian war artist at Calgary exhibit
CALGARY — There’s a darkness in the work of venerated Canadian war artist Bill MacDonnell,…
Company ordered to pay $200,000 in Alberta arena workplace death
TOFIELD, Alta. — A recreation facility equipment supplier has been ordered to pay $200,000 after…
Canada’s Gushue remains undefeated at Grand Slam of Curling’s Co-op Canadian Open
NISKU, Alta. — Canada’s Brad Gushue improved to 2-0 with an 8-2 victory over Kevin…
‘Aging membership, aging buildings:’ Some legion branches struggle to keep doors open
MONTREAL — The Royal Canadian Legion branch in Montreal’s Verdun borough meets once a week…
Flesch brothers set to start in Canada-Chile rugby test match in Bucharest
Noah Flesch is set to earn his first Canada 15s cap, lining up with brother…
Ticats quarterback Mitchell headlines 2024 CFL all-star squad
TORONTO — Bo Levi Mitchell is a CFL all-star for the third time. The Hamilton…
Time limits were meant to speed up justice. They also halt hundreds of criminal cases
When police turned up at Melanie Hatton’s home in Kelowna, B.C., in November 2021, she…
‘I feel empty’: Transgender skier worries Alberta bill would ban her from competing
EDMONTON — Allison Hadley says she has been having a hard time focusing on training…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for October, by Canadian city
OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.5 per cent in October. Statistics Canada also…
Frustration is mounting for the Predators, who are off to their worst start and last in the NHL
Signing three of the top players available in Steven Stamkos, Jonathan Marchessault and Brady Skjei…
Canadian Premier League on the move, in part due to funds from FIFA Forward program
As the Canadian Premier League wraps up its sixth season on Saturday in Calgary, it…
Vancouver Canucks winger Brock Boeser sidelined with upper-body injury following hit
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks will be without star sniper Brock Boeser for at least…
WHL roundup: Behm leads Blazers to 4-3 win over Blades
KAMLOOPS, B.C. — The Kamloops Blazers jumped out to a 4-0 lead and then had…
McDavid puts up three points, Edmonton Oilers rout listless Vancouver Canucks 7-3
VANCOUVER — Connor McDavid scored and notched a pair of assists as the Edmonton Oilers…
‘We know it’s gonna improve’: Igniting power play key to Oilers’ climb
VANCOUVER — The Edmonton Oilers may have found the break they were looking for. After…
‘It is urgent’: Alberta military reservists eager to join Canadian Forces in Latvia
SUFFIELD, Alta. — A pair of 105-mm howitzers bark constantly as they turn plywood tank…
‘I get goosebumps’: Canadians across the country mark Remembrance Day
OTTAWA — An echoing peal of cannon fire signalled the start of a moment of…
Canada captain Alphonso Davies to miss CONCACAF Nations League games against Suriname
Canada will be without captain Alphonso Davies for its upcoming CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal against…
Ambrosie holds final state of the league address as CFL commissioner
VANCOUVER — Randy Ambrosie has some friendly advice for his successor: Surround yourself with quality…
NHL adds former Red Wings, Oilers GM Holland to hockey ops department as consultant
NEW YORK — Former Detroit Red Wings and Edmonton Oilers general manager Ken Holland has…
Canucks’ Pettersson marks birthday with two points, 3-1 win over Flames
VANCOUVER — Elias Pettersson, celebrating his 26th birthday, tied the game on the power play…
‘No yellow brick road’: Atwood weighs in on U.S. election at Calgary forum
CALGARY — Margaret Atwood has been called prescient — particularly when it comes to her…
Niigaan Sinclair, Jordan Abel among winners of Governor General’s Literary Awards
When Niigaan Sinclair pitched his collection of articles to a Toronto publisher, he was told…