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Oilers sign forward Derek Ryan to two-year contract extension
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Derek Ryan to a two-year, US$1.8-million contract extension on Tuesday. Ryan, 36, had 20 points (13 goals, seven assists) across 80 games in his seco...
Jun 13, 2023

Lemonade Day is set to return across the county
Lemonade Day is returning again this year, after a successful event in 2022, which saw 953 local kids take part in raising over $12,000 for local charities. Community Futures is excited to bring back ...
Jun 13, 2023

Improving transparency 'not a priority' for the Trudeau government: info watchdog
OTTAWA - The federal information watchdog says the government's key transparency provision has steadily eroded to the point where it no longer serves its intended purpose. In her annual report to Parl...
Jun 13, 2023

Canada's Jeff Smith looks to add to North American title at World Cup of Darts
FRANKFURT - Canada's Jeff (The Silencer) Smith and Matt (Ginja Ninja) Campbell open against India on Thursday at the 450,000-pound ($754,370) My Diesel Claim World Cup of Darts. The 40-team tournament...
Jun 13, 2023

Astronaut Chris Hadfield working with King Charles on 'Astra Carta'
TORONTO - Chris Hadfield says he's been working with King Charles on a space sustainability plan dubbed the Astra Carta. The Canadian astronaut says the plan will explore how humans can use space and ...
Jun 13, 2023

Women gardening in Prince George, B.C., is bitten by coyote
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. - A woman is nursing minor injuries after being bitten by a coyote while she was doing some gardening in Prince George, B.C. A statement from the B.C. Conservation Officers Service...
Jun 13, 2023

Tories, Bloc discuss next steps on foreign interference as NDP pitches its own idea
OTTAWA - Two opposition party leaders have now met to discuss the next steps for how the Liberal government should tackle the issue of foreign interference. A spokesman for Conservative Leader Pierre ...
Jun 13, 2023

Fox News shouldn't air in Canada despite Tucker Carlson ouster, LGBTQ group argues
TORONTO - An advocacy group that wants the CRTC to ban Fox News says the network's "abusive content" extends beyond its divisive personalities such as recently fired host Tucker Carlson. Fox News shou...
Jun 13, 2023

Bills receiver Stefon Diggs misses practice on opening day of mandatory minicamp
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) - Buffalo Bills star receiver Stefon Diggs is not present for the start of the team's mandatory minicamp, coach Sean McDermott said before practice opened on Tuesday. "I'm very...
Jun 13, 2023

Raptors' VanVleet declines player option, set to become free agent
Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet is set to become a free agent this summer. General manager Bobby Webster confirmed Tuesday that the 29-year-old declined his US$22.8 million player option for next ...
Jun 13, 2023