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Price has proven doubters from 2005 draft wrong as he closes in on Habs record
MONTREAL - It sounds strange today, but when the Montreal Canadiens chose Carey Price fifth overall in the 2005 NHL draft, many observers were surprised. Even though amateur scouts ranked Price highly...
Mar 04, 2019
Feds to again underspend on new military kit, threatening NATO target
OTTAWA - The federal government will invest billions of dollars less in new military equipment than promised this year, raising concerns about the readiness of the Canadian Forces and the prospect tha...
Mar 04, 2019
Extreme Cold Warning lifted for Grande Prairie area
The latest Extreme Cold Warning has been lifted and Environment Canada is forecasting highs near minus 4 for Saturday and minus 1 for Sunday. There's still time for that to change, but March did come ...
Mar 04, 2019
UK royals to block internet trolls on social media sites
LONDON - Britain’s royal family warned Monday that it will block internet trolls posting offensive messages on its social media channels - and may report offenders to police. Buckingham Palace, ...
Mar 04, 2019
Ryan Adams' tour cancelled after misconduct allegations
NEW YORK - Singer Ryan Adams’ upcoming tour of the United Kingdom and Ireland is cancelled following reports of psychological abuse and sexual misconduct. The cancellation comes after The New Yo...
Mar 04, 2019
Spielberg's push against Netflix at the Oscars hits a nerve
LOS ANGELES - When Steven Spielberg speaks about the business of Hollywood, everyone generally listens and few dissent. But reports that he intends to support rule changes that could block Netflix fro...
Mar 04, 2019
Wendy Williams returns to show, addresses health, marriage
NEW YORK - Wendy Williams talked about her health and marriage as she returned to her talk show for the first time since December. The audience on Monday gave the 54-year-old a standing ovation. Willi...
Mar 04, 2019
Defensive back Robinson, receiver Graham return to Montreal Alouettes
MONTREAL - Defensive back Jermaine Robinson and receiver T.J. Graham are both returning to the Montreal Alouettes. The Americans signed two-year deals with the club Monday. The six-foot-three, 205-pou...
Mar 04, 2019
Canada's Andreescu jumps 11 spots in WTA Tour rankings to career-high No. 60
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Canadian teenager Bianca Andreescu rose 11 spots to a career-high No. 60 in the WTA Tour rankings on Monday after reaching the semifinals at the Mexico Open last week. Andreescu...
Mar 04, 2019
Justin Trudeau makes funding announcement in Charlottetown
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is warning that some politicians will try to sow division and fear among voters to win the federal election slated for this fall. “And that’s why, as a party ...
Mar 04, 2019