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Ex-Rangers, Lightning D Dan Girardi retires after 13 seasons
TAMPA, Fla. - Former New York Rangers and Tampa Bay Lightning defenceman Dan Girardi will retire from the NHL after 13 seasons. Girardi appeared in 927 games, finishing with 56 goals and 264 points an...
Sep 20, 2019

Storm host Bobcats for home opening weekend
The Grande Prairie Storm return to Revolution Place Friday night for their first home game of the new season, as the Lloydminster Bobcats invade the Swan City for a double header.The Storm are coming ...
Sep 20, 2019 The Storm swept the season series with the Bobcats last year (Photo: Jeromy Corrigan)

Fredericton latest Canadian city to grapple with drive-thru woes
The City of Fredericton will spend $40,000 to direct motorists around a busy Tim Hortons in the latest move by a Canadian municipality to curb traffic headaches and other concerns ...
Sep 20, 2019

Trump says he hosted Otto Warmbier's parents over weekend
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump says he and first lady Melania Trump hosted the family and friends of former hostage Otto Warmbier at the White House last weekend. The president says 25 people wer...
Sep 20, 2019

Ontario youth with vaping-related illness was on life support: officials
A teen from London, Ont., who was using e-cigarettes daily suffered a severe case of pulmonary illness, local health officials announced Wednesday, saying they believe it is the first c...
Sep 20, 2019

Trudeau pledges tougher gun control as he tries to get campaign back on track
TORONTO - Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau is promising to ban all military-style assault rifles as part of a broader gun-control plan that would also take steps towards giv...
Sep 20, 2019

Comp edges Sexsmith, St Joe's cruises in Thursday MPFL action
The Mighty Peace Football League was under the lights at CKC Field Thursday, as it was home to a pair of games.Thanks to three passing touchdowns in the first half, the GP Comp Warriors were able to t...
Sep 20, 2019 Photo: Shaun Penner

Saskatchewan hospitals to watch for vaping-related illnesses: health minister
REGINA - The government of Saskatchewan is going to watch for any vaping-related illnesses in the province. Health Minister Jim Reiter says there's no record of pulmonary illnesses associated wit...
Sep 20, 2019

Unions lead third-party spending since start of pre-election period
OTTAWA - Two unions top the list for third-party ad spending this campaign season, as groups look to make their mark while sticking within the limits set by Canada's new spending rules. Documents...
Sep 20, 2019

Conservation groups want U.S. to pressure Canada to protect right whales
HALIFAX - The U.S. government is being urged to pressure Canada to do more to protect the endangered North American right whale population in order to avoid a ban on various Canadian seafood products....
Sep 20, 2019