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Former Buckeyes football coach Jim Tressel nominated as Ohio's lieutenant governor February 10, 2025 - 12:46 PM

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Monday nominated former Ohio State Buckeyes football coach Jim Tressel to be the state's next lieutenant governor, praising him as a seasoned educator and leader with the skills to take the state's helm if need be.
Alberta legislature sitting to kick off with focus on rights bill, transgender policy October 25, 2024 - 4:41 PM

EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s government is set to start its fall sitting with a focus on bills that the Opposition NDP says are aimed at catering to “fringe” elements of Smith’s United Conservative Party.
John Bean to step down as Flames president and CEO, will be replaced by Robert Hayes May 13, 2024 - 3:58 PM

Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation president and chief executive officer John Bean will step down and be replaced by Robert Hayes.
Manitoba Chambers of Commerce president believes Jets can overcome attendance woes October 26, 2023 - 12:34 PM

WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets have already set a record this season, but it’s nothing to cheer about.
Former Jays broadcaster Howarth a first-time nominee for prestigious Frick award December 06, 2022 - 3:00 AM

Basketball connections helped set Jerry Howarth on a path to the baseball big leagues, a journey that included a 36-year run as a radio broadcaster for the Toronto Blue Jays.
Former CFL star running back named next chancellor at University of Calgary April 22, 2022 - 10:33 AM

CALGARY - The University of Calgary named former CFL player Jon Cornish as its 15th chancellor-elect Friday.
'You're on pal': Biden accepts Trudeau's bet on Habs as Stanley Cup final kicks off June 29, 2021 - 12:08 PM

OTTAWA - With a possible election on the horizon, Justin Trudeau appears ready to roll the dice — on hockey.
Canadian Premier League to start season with a month's worth of games in Winnipeg June 05, 2021 - 4:40 PM

The Canadian Premier League will kick off its season June 26, starting with a month's worth of games all in Winnipeg.
McDermott says there's nothing wrong with errors, as long as you learn from them April 30, 2020 - 11:30 AM

Toronto Wolfpack coach Brian McDermott doesn't mind errors. And when it comes to coaching, more is actually less for the former England and Great Britain international.
'The province is broke:' Alberta Opposition leader undecided on Olympic bid October 09, 2018 - 3:16 PM

CALGARY - The leader of Alberta's official Opposition isn't ready to jump on the 2026 Calgary Winter Olympics band wagon.
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THOMPSON: More questions than answers following Trump's attack on Iran
OPINION Just six months ago, President Donald Trump said he would “stop the chaos in the Middle East…prevent world war three”. Last week, President Trump ordered the bombing of three Iranian nuclear

iN NUMBERS: Beer, wine and spirits in Kamloops, Okanagan
Everyone loves to go on about how great the wine is in the Okanagan, but good ol’ beer and liquor is too often overlooked. Here are some numbers for wine, beer and spirits in Kamloops and the Okanagan: 8,830: Acres of viney

Texas governor calls for special session after vetoing a bill to ban THC-infused goods
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a bill that would have banned consumable hemp products containing THC ingredients in the state, but said he's open to lawmakers passing a new effort to regulate what has become a boomin

Central Okanagan needs 20,000 new homes in five years
Cities around the Central Okanagan have been figuring out how many homes they need to build to keep up with the rising demand, but the regional district has taken a step back to look at the bigger picture. The Regional District of the Centr

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