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Alberta to provide help for people removed from 'gang-run' encampments in Edmonton

Alberta to provide help for people removed from 'gang-run' encampments in Edmonton

EDMONTON — The Alberta government announced new supports Wednesday to find safe shelter for people removed from homeless encampments in Edmonton.
Argos defensive back Stiggers invited to participate in East-West Shrine Bowl game

Argos defensive back Stiggers invited to participate in East-West Shrine Bowl game

Qwan'Tez Stiggers will be playing pro football in 2024. He just doesn't know where yet. The six-foot, 197-pound cornerback was the CFL's top rookie last season with the Toronto Argonauts and remains under contract with the club.
UFC champion Sean Strickland comes as advertised — R-rated and with no self-edit

UFC champion Sean Strickland comes as advertised — R-rated and with no self-edit

TORONTO — UFC middleweight champion Sean (Tarzan) Strickland came as advertised Wednesday — R-rated with absolutely no self-edit.
Canada watching for UN court decision on Israel and genocide, Trudeau says

Canada watching for UN court decision on Israel and genocide, Trudeau says

OTTAWA — Canada supports the International Court of Justice and is "watching carefully" as it deliberates on an allegation of genocide against Israel, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Wednesday.
Housing minister warns against resistance to ending exclusionary zoning

Housing minister warns against resistance to ending exclusionary zoning

TORONTO — Canada's Housing Minister is warning that municipalities won't succeed with applications for federal housing accelerator funding unless they are flexible on zoning rules.
Liberal minister touts trade, criticizes Tories' record on Ukraine in Prairie tour

Liberal minister touts trade, criticizes Tories' record on Ukraine in Prairie tour

OTTAWA — Trade Minister Mary Ng is touring the Prairie provinces to speak with Ukrainian community and business leaders this week as Liberals accuse Conservatives of turning their backs on the war-torn country.

Ski Report

LEBANON, N.H. (AP) — Latest skiing conditions, as supplied by SnoCountry Mountain Reports. Conditions are subject to change due to weather, skier/rider traffic and other factors. Be aware of changing conditions. For more information go to www.
Family hopes former Cree grand chief's long stay in Montreal ER hallway spurs change

Family hopes former Cree grand chief's long stay in Montreal ER hallway spurs change

MONTREAL — The family of a Cree elder who recently spent four days in a Montreal hospital hallway said Wednesday they hope sharing his experience might spur change for the treatment of patients in Quebec emergency rooms.

Frigid Toronto weather a shock to some UFC fighters, but nothing new to others

Toronto's weather, a frigid -10 C feeling like -21 Wednesday, was a shock to some fighters in town for Saturday's UFC 297 card.

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,695.02, down 253.07 points): Toronto-Dominion Bank. (TSX:TD). Finance. Down 56 cents, or 0.70 per cent, to $79.88 on 11.