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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 »
Be the first to comment!Songs of the season raise thousands for food bank
By Lethbridge Herald on December 16th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Vox Musica hosted the first Carol Festival in Lethbridge after several years residents went without one, with proceeds from ticket sales going to the Lethbridge Food Bank. More than two hundred singers took turns on the stage of the Southminster United Church Friday night to sign Christmas carols to an almost ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!IPL auction: Cameron Green joins Kolkata Knight Riders as most expensive overseas player
By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Australia allrounder Cameron Green became the most expensive overseas player in Indian Premier League history when he was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders for $2.7 million at the 2026 auction held on Tuesday. The fee for Green, who is playing in the Ashes test series against England, narrowly ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!It’s time for sweeping health care reforms
By Lethbridge Herald on December 16th, 2025
Jason Sutherland Quoi Media The federal government’s pledge of $5 billion over three years in this year’s budget for a dedicated Health Infrastructure Fund is a much-needed investment that will aid provinces and territories in building and upgrading hospitals, medical schools and other healthcare facilities. While the funding addresses health infrastructure needs, it still leaves ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Gabby Thomas among those owed six figures by bankrupt Grand Slam Track
By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Gabby Thomas, Melissa Jefferson-Wooden and four other Olympic medalists are among those owed six-figure sums by Grand Slam Track, the racing league that filed for bankruptcy earlier this month. The league resubmitted forms Monday for its Chapter 11 bankruptcy, one of which was a required list of its top 20 creditors. McLaughlin-Levrone, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Margaret Cho, Rosie O’Donnell set to participate in Canadian TikToker’s read-along
By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025
TORONTO — Twenty artists and advocates are joining forces for a “read-along” video in support of LGBTQ+ youth. They’ll read from “Guinea Pigs Don’t Wear Pants,” written by Canadian TikToker Chris Paul Farias, as part of the It Gets Better Queerathon on Wednesday. The forthcoming children’s book, which is due to be published by Rebel ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!FIFA awards for best goals won by Ovalle’s scorpion kick and Montiel’s overhead shot
By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — A scorpion kick by Lizbeth Ovalle, the most expensive player ever in women’s soccer, and Santiago Montiel’s long-distance overhead shot won the FIFA awards on Tuesday for best goals last season. Both had their backs to the net when scoring the winners. Fans voted for Ovalle and Montiel to receive the ... Read More »
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