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Little separating Oilers, Panthers in razor-thin Stanley Cup final ahead of Game 3
SUNRISE - A puck over the glass. A tricky bounce off the glass. The Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers have played a razor-thin, extra-time opening to their Stanley Cup final rematch. The teams expe...
Jun 08, 2025
Air quality alerts ease across much of Quebec and Ontario after days of haze
GATINEAU - Environment Canada says air quality has improved across most of Quebec and Ontario as changes in wind and rain ease the situation east of the Prairies, where wildfires continue to rage. The...
Jun 08, 2025
Health minister says forced addictions treatment lacks evidence, feds won't intervene
OTTAWA - Federal Health Minister Marjorie Michel says there's no evidence that forcing people into addictions treatment works - but she won't weigh in on whether provinces should pursue involuntary tr...
Jun 08, 2025
U.S. envoy closely eyes Canada defence spending; says NATO about collective defence
OTTAWA - The American ambassador to Canada is closely watching as Ottawa shapes its defence budget, but says the U.S. will not dictate what the Canadian government must spend. "We're not expecting any...
Jun 08, 2025
City of Grande Prairie seeking public feedback
The City of Grande Prairie wants to hear from residents regarding local supports and services. Residents are invited to take an online survey, which will then be used to "strengthen local supports and...
Jun 08, 2025
Big clubs hover as forward Jonathan David adds to his Canadian record goals total
TORONTO - Good strikers know where to go, to find a crease in the opposition defence, to create an opportunity. And then the great ones finish. Witness Jonathan David's second goal in Canada's 4-2 win...
Jun 08, 2025
DHL Express locks out workers across Canada, adding to parcel sector turmoil
MONTREAL - Unifor says DHL Express Canada locked out workers just after midnight today as the two sides failed to reach a contract deal, injecting more labour turmoil into the country's parcel deliver...
Jun 08, 2025
National Guard troops arrive in Los Angeles on Trump's orders to quell immigration protests
LOS ANGELES (AP) - National Guard troops have begun arriving in Los Angeles on orders from President Donald Trump to stamp out protests that have broken out in recent days against federal immigration ...
Jun 08, 2025
Italy's national soccer team coach Luciano Spalletti says he's getting fired
ROME (AP) - Italy's national soccer team coach Luciano Spalletti announced Sunday that he is being fired and will leave after Monday's World Cup qualifier against Moldova. The move comes two days afte...
Jun 08, 2025
Wildfire crews begin actioning Alberta side of Kiskatinaw Wildfire
Wildfire crews from Alberta Wildfire and the County of Grande Prairie were able to begin actioning the Alberta side of the Kiskatinaw Wildfire Saturday, June 7.Weather conditions remained stable throu...
Jun 08, 2025