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'Heartbreaking': Afghan-Canadians say earthquake could make humanitarian crisis worse
Some Afghan-Canadians say they are worried Wednesday's magnitude 6 earthquake in eastern Afghanistan could heighten the country's already dire humanitarian crisis. Afghan state media says the earthqua...
Jun 24, 2022

Stampeders kicker René Paredes rising to the occasion in big moments to start season
CALGARY - Ren Paredes resumed his reliability for the Calgary Stampeders with game-winning field goals in the team's two comeback wins to start the CFL season. The 37-year-old kicker in his 11th seaso...
Jun 24, 2022

Donation will soften play area for Hope's Home
By the end of summer, the backyard of Hope's Home will have some recycled rubber to make paths and to soften areas like under swing sets.The upgrades to the play area are thanks to an $18,000 donation...
Jun 24, 2022

Canada's Liendo wins second medal at worlds with bronze in 100 butterfly
BUDAPEST, Hungary - Canadian swimmer Joshua Liendo claimed his second medal at the world aquatics championships with a bronze in the men's 100-metre butterfly Friday. Liendo, from Markham, Ont., poste...
Jun 24, 2022

Liberals leave disability benefit bill in limbo as Parliament breaks for summer
OTTAWA - The federal Liberal government has not called their disability benefit legislation for debate before Parliament breaks for summer, despite promised action since 2020 and recent pleas from org...
Jun 24, 2022

Abortion ruling exposes deep chasm over the issue in the US
America was convulsed with anger, joy, fear and confusion Friday after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. The canyon-like divide across the country over the right to terminate a pregnancy was o...
Jun 24, 2022

The Rotary Club of Melfort is celebrating its 75th anniversary
This week marks not only Rotary Week but the Rotary Club of Melfort's 75th anniversary and they are looking back at what it means to be a Rotarian. At a council meeting on June 13, the City of Melfort...
Jun 24, 2022

NBA star Gilgeous-Alexander headlines Canada roster for upcoming World Cup qualifiers
TORONTO - Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander headlines the 16-player roster for next week's Canadian men's national team training camp ahead of the third window of FIBA Basketball Worl...
Jun 24, 2022

Suspects charged over puzzling needle attacks in France
PARIS (AP) - Several suspects around France have been detained or given preliminary charges in recent days for allegedly pricking people with a needle in nightclubs or at concerts, following a surge i...
Jun 24, 2022

Lifeguard shortages impacting pools, water programs across Canada
Municipalities across Canada are grappling with lifeguard shortages as city pools and beaches open for the summer. Municipal officials and a water safety organization say that's because COVID-19 measu...
Jun 24, 2022