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Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog on mend from knee surgery, set to miss 2nd straight season
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog sees a much clearer path back to the ice even if he's not expected to play this season. That's how encouraged he is 4 1/2 months re...
Sep 20, 2023
Lionel Messi leaves late in 1st half for Inter Miami against Toronto with leg issue
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) - Lionel Messi returned to Inter Miami's lineup on Wednesday night. It was a short-lived comeback. Messi was subbed off in the 37th minute of Inter Miami's match against Tor...
Sep 20, 2023
Under pressure over border, Biden admin grants protection to hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans
WASHINGTON (AP) - Under intense political pressure from fellow Democrats, the Biden administration announced late Wednesday that it was granting protection to hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans who ...
Sep 20, 2023
Conservative critics say eliminating the carbon tax for on-farm uses would save producers close to $1 billion
Two Conservative critics say removing the federal carbon tax on on-farm uses of natural gas and propane would save producers $978 million between now and 2030.The numbers are contained in a statement ...
Sep 20, 2023
Alberta set to release report on whether to ditch CPP for provincial pension plan
EDMONTON - The Alberta government is to release its long-promised report on whether the province should quit the Canada Pension Plan and pursue its own provincial program.Premier Danielle Smith, along...
Sep 20, 2023
Senate confirms chairman of joint chiefs as GOP senator still blocking hundreds of military nominees
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Gen. CQ Brown as the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, putting him in place to succeed Gen. Mark Milley when he retires at the end of the ...
Sep 20, 2023
Sabres up one spot in new Football Alberta rankings
Sexsmith has moved from third to second in Tier 4 in the newest rankings of high school teams from Football Alberta.Also in Tier 4, High Prairie went from seventh to eighth while Valleyview stayed in ...
Sep 20, 2023
New owner, stable roster have Senators eyeing end to playoff drought
OTTAWA - With a new owner incoming and stability throughout the roster, the Ottawa Senators have reasons for optimism heading into this NHL season. Michael Andlauer is expected to be officially introd...
Sep 20, 2023
PWHL can close gaps in international women's hockey, say Kingsbury, MacLeod
Professional Women's Hockey League general manager Gina Kingsbury and coach Carla MacLeod, who both have deep roots in international hockey, say the new league can close gaps between countries on the ...
Sep 20, 2023
Conservative MPs told not to talk to media, post about 'parental rights' protests
OTTAWA - Conservative MPs were told not to post online or talk to media about competing protests on Parliament Hill that saw protesters clashing over how schools should handle LGBTQ+ issues. The Canad...
Sep 20, 2023