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Israel blocks Canadian delegation – including MPs – from entering the West Bank
By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025
OTTAWA — The National Council of Canadian Muslims says a delegation of Canadians that includes six members of Parliament was denied entry to the West Bank at the Israeli border today. A statement issued by the group says the delegation was barred from entry by Israeli authorities as “public safety threats.” The trip was sponsored ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Photo Gallery: The real people living Toronto’s homelessness crisis
By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025
The Canadian Press spent several evenings in November and December visiting Sanctuary Ministries Toronto, a church in the downtown core that has provided a safe haven for the most marginalized and vulnerable for more than three decades, and spoke with a handful of people who visit frequently to hear their histories and understand what their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Scottie Scheffler winning PGA Tour player of the year was an obvious outcome
By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025
For the first time in three years, the PGA Tour did not release the voting percentage when Scottie Scheffler won the Jack Nicklaus Award as the tour’s best player. It brings to mind the catchphrase from his famous soliloquy this summer at the British Open. What’s the point? This outcome was as predictable as 10 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chelsea injuries up 44% after Club World Cup but report says event has had ‘minimal’ impact
By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Chelsea suffered a 44% spike in injuries after competing in the supersized Club World Cup this year, according to findings published on Tuesday. But the newly expanded tournament has so far had a “minimal impact” on injuries overall, the latest edition of the Men’s European Football Injury Index found. There was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Queen of Disco: Donna Summer is posthumously inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame
By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — There are giants, and then there is Donna Summer. The Queen of Disco and then some, known for such timeless tunes as “Love to Love You Baby,” “I Feel Love,” “Bad Girls,” “Dim All the Lights,” “On the Radio” and “She Works Hard for the Money,” has been posthumously inducted into ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man United captain Fernandes sad that some at club wanted him to take Saudi offer
By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes said he was left hurt and sad that some senior people at the club were ready to let him leave for Saudi Arabia. Fernandes said the club “wanted me to go” to Al-Hilal after last season, he told Canal 11, a channel owned by Portugal’s soccer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Driver who rammed through crowd at Liverpool soccer parade sentenced to over 21 years
By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — A driver who injured more than 130 people when he plowed his car into a crowd of soccer fans celebrating Liverpool’s Premier League championship was sentenced Tuesday to over 21 years in prison. Paul Doyle rammed his minivan through a sea of fans on May 26 in two minutes of horror that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coal petition hits the brakes for now
By Lethbridge Herald on December 16th, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The citizen’s petition to stop any new coal mines from opening on the Eastern Slopes, organized by country singer Corb Lund, has been cancelled due to the implementation of Bill 14. Lund says he was informed of the cancellation of his petition on Friday morning, just five ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ag Society and Excite team up for Aggie Days
By Lethbridge Herald on December 16th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge & District Agricultural Society in partnership with Excite Lethbridge will be bringing Aggie Days back to Lethbridge on March 25 and 26, 2026 at the Lethbridge Trade & Convention Centre. Cody McIntosh, newly appointed LDAS director said it is exciting to be bringing Aggie Days back as the first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Phillies and Adolis García agree to a 1-year contract to fill expected spot in right field
By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Phillies and outfielder Adolis García have agreed on a one-year contract for the 2026 season. The Phillies and two-time All-Star with the Texas Rangers agreed on a reported $10 million deal. The 32-year-old Garcia is expected to start in right field for the Phillies, with veteran Nick Castellanos expected to part ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council asks minister to close overdose unit
By Lethbridge Herald on December 16th, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter City council has decided Lethbridge is in a position to close the local Temporary Overdose Prevention Unit (OPS) and has sent a letter to the provincial government in hopes of keeping the funding currently being used to operate the facility to put towards other programs. Council, sitting ... Read More »
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