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Blue Bombers employ one-two QB punch to advance to CFL West final
CALGARY - Zach Collaros is going back to where he started his CFL season, but wearing enemy colours. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers employed a one-two quarterback punch of Collaros and Chris Streveler...
Nov 12, 2019
Alberta Premier says proposal to pull out of CPP due to hostility from others
KANANASKIS, Alta. - Premier Jason Kenney is defending his idea that Alberta could pull out of the federal pension plan by saying times have changed.He says bold action is needed because of unprecedent...
Nov 12, 2019
Calgary Tower reopens four months after elevator fell with people inside
CALGARY - One of Calgary's most recognizable landmarks has reopened nearly four months after an elevator plunged several storeys with eight people inside. Calgary Tower officials say issues ...
Nov 12, 2019
Devils score two quick goals, hold on to beat Canucks 2-1
VANCOUVER - Goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood continues to bedevil the Vancouver Canucks. The New Jersey Devils scored goals 22 seconds apart in the first period then relied on a 30-save performance from...
Nov 12, 2019
Reaction to Don Cherry marks 'a divisiveness in Canadian social life,' says prof
TORONTO - When sociology professor Kristi Allain saw that "Hockey Night in Canada" commentator Don Cherry was fired for on-air, anti-immigrant remarks Monday, she was hopeful that it spoke to a change...
Nov 12, 2019
Residential snow plowing starts Wednesday in Grande Prairie
City Hall says residential snow clearing will start Wednesday in Grande Prairie.Crews will be working in the Avondale, Cobblestone, College Park, Fieldbrook, Highland Park, Riverstone, Smith, and Swan...
Nov 12, 2019
Raptors' Anunoby diagnosed with eye contusion, will not play against Blazers
TORONTO - Raptors forward OG Anunoby has been diagnosed with a contusion to his right eye and will not play in Toronto's game at Portland on Wednesday. The Raptors said on Twitter that Anunoby saw a s...
Nov 12, 2019
Nurse, who flew 26 hours to play for Canada, says every game crucial
Every game is important in Canada's quest for an Olympic women's basketball medal in Tokyo. That's why Canadian star and globetrotter Kia Nurse was nonchalant about flying 26 hours to Edmonton fo...
Nov 12, 2019
Australia's highest court agrees to hear cardinal's appeal
CANBERRA, Australia - Australia's highest court has agreed to hear an appeal from the most senior Catholic to be found guilty of sexually abusing children. The High Court of Australia said Wednesday t...
Nov 12, 2019
Canada’s Kim Boutin wins 500-metre, earns fourth World Cup gold of season
MONTREAL - Kim Boutin has the image of a small cartoon tortoise on her skate strap, an odd icon for one of the fastest speedskaters in the world. But it serves a purpose and seems to be working. The s...
Nov 12, 2019