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'It just needs to stop': Carbon price protesters slow traffic on Trans-Canada Highway
COCHRANE, Alta. - Horns blared along the Trans-Canada Highway west of Calgary on Monday as a protest against the hike in the federal carbon price slowed traffic to a crawl. Hundreds of protesters, man...
Apr 01, 2024
Former Dolphins, Colts player Vontae Davis found dead in his South Florida home
SOUTHWEST RANCHES, Fla. (AP) - Former Miami Dolphins and Indianapolis Colts cornerback Vontae Davis was found dead in his South Florida home on Monday, but police say no foul play is suspected. Police...
Apr 01, 2024
NCAA says a 3-point line was drawn 9 inches short at Portland women's regional by court supplier
The NCAA said Monday one of the 3-point lines on the court used for the women's basketball regionals at Moda Center in Portland, Oregon, was 9 inches short of regulation, a mistake made by the contrac...
Apr 01, 2024
NCAA says a 3-point line was drawn 9 inches short at Portland women's regional by court supplier
The NCAA said Monday one of the 3-point lines on the court used for the women's basketball regionals at Moda Center in Portland, Oregon, was 9 inches short of regulation, a mistake made by the contrac...
Apr 01, 2024
Premiers making 'political hay' out of carbon pricing increase, Trudeau says
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says premiers would rather complain and "make political hay" out of his federal carbon pricing program than present an alternative to reduce greenhouse gas emiss...
Apr 01, 2024
Grande Prairie census schedule for May and June
City Hall says a municipal census will be done in Grande Prairie between May 1 and June 30 this year.Council approved having this done at its February 26 meeting.The city says in a news release that a...
Apr 01, 2024
Saskatchewan Roughriders sign receiver Emilus to one-year contract extension
REGINA - The Saskatchewan Roughriders signed Canadian receiver Samuel Emilus to a one-year contract extension Monday. The deal keeps Emilus with the Riders through the 2025 season. The six-foot-one 20...
Apr 01, 2024
Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid named NHL's first star of the week
NEW YORK - Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid was named the NHL's first star of the week Monday after leading all players with eight points over three games last week. McDavid had three goals and ...
Apr 01, 2024
Raptors guards RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley upgraded to probable vs. Lakers
TORONTO - Immanuel Quickley and RJ Barrett of Mississauga, Ont., will likely return to the Toronto Raptors lineup on Tuesday. Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic says they will both be listed as probab...
Apr 01, 2024
Trudeau announces national school food program to feed 400,000 more kids per year
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the upcoming federal budget will include a national school food program. Trudeau made the announcement in Toronto today with Finance Minister Chrystia Freel...
Apr 01, 2024