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GivingTuesday: Food banks need help, but charity won’t end hunger, advocates say
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — The annual GivingTuesday is a big day for charities and non-profits…
Former Edmonton Elks CEO to head athlete safety committee after fighter’s death
EDMONTON — Alberta’s sport minister says the former head of the Edmonton Elks football team…
Three bills affecting transgender Albertans pass debate, set to become law
EDMONTON — A trio of bills affecting transgender people in Alberta have passed the final…
Canadian Elite Basketball League unveils 2025 schedule, longest in league history
An all-Alberta rivalry game will tip off the Canadian Elite Basketball League’s longest season ever.…
US prioritizes older veterans for 4 Nations Face-Off against Canada, Sweden and Finland
The United States chose dependable veterans over younger alternatives in picking its roster to compete…
Smith noncommittal on overriding Charter as court challenge looms over trans bills
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she doesn’t believe she’ll need to invoke the…
Creative Taylor Swift fans craft ways around bracelet rules for Vancouver shows
VANCOUVER — When BC Place stadium announced a ban on loose objects and large bags…
Former cabinet minister Randy Boissonnault tells committee: ‘I am not Indigenous’
OTTAWA — Randy Boissonnault, whose shifting claims to Indigenous identity cost him his job as…
On the outside: A look at some of the 4 Nations roster snubs
Canada, the United States, Sweden and Finland revealed the countries’ full rosters for February’s NHL…
NHL stars relish chance to play best-on-best hockey at 4 Nations Face-Off
Brady Tkachuk remembers skipping school to watch his dad play in the 2006 Olympics. Now…
Reinhart’s late goal lifts Panthers past Flyers 7-5
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Sam Reinhart scored the go-ahead power-play goal with 1:59 left in the…
Parayko scores overtime winner for Blues in 4-3 win over Flames
CALGARY — Colton Parayko scored the overtime winner for the St. Louis Blues in a…
Binnington, Parayko shine for Blues after selection to Canada’s 4 Nations team
CALGARY — Goaltender Jordan Binnington and defenceman Colton Parayko loomed large for the St. Louis…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for November, by Canadian city
OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.8 per cent in November. Statistics Canada also…
Groups launch legal challenge against Alberta’s new gender-affirming treatment law
EDMONTON — A pair of LGBTQ+ advocate organizations say they’ve followed through with their plan…
‘Go beyond the board’: Chess helping Alberta youth keep troubles in check
EDMONTON — Every Friday in a southern Alberta classroom, youth are learning how to keep…
Canada captain Alphonso Davies sidelined by hamstring strain playing for Bayern
MUNICH — Canada captain Alphonso Davies strained his hamstring in Bayern Munich’s 4-2 win over…
Lightning ride electric power play to 4-2 victory over Canucks
VANCOUVER — Brayden Point scored twice and added two assists, and the Tampa Bay Lightning…
WHL roundup: Cristall lifts Rockets to 4-1 road win over Royals
VICTORIA — Andrew Cristall scored goals 64 seconds apart in the third period and lifted…
LGBTQ+ groups pushing for speedy court process, halt to Alberta transgender bill
EDMONTON — LGBTQ+ advocate organizations say they’re working as quickly as possible to ask a…
‘Should never have happened’: Indigenous man’s braids cut off in Edmonton hospital
EDMONTON — Alberta Health Services says it has taken a number of steps to better…
Streaking Philadelphia Eagles giving Proline supporters a lot to be happy about
The Philadelphia Eagles are giving their Proline supporters plenty to cheer about this season. The…
Old friends Conners and Henderson reunite at Grant Thornton Invitational
Old friends Corey Conners and Brooke Henderson usually have to keep tabs on each other…
Year in review: A look at news events in January 2024
A look at news events in January 2024: 1 – Former world cycling champion Rohan…