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'An awesome feeling': Paralyzed Humboldt Broncos player inks deal with Adidas
AIRDRIE, Alta. - A Humboldt Broncos hockey player who was paralyzed in a deadly bus crash last year has signed a multi-year contract with Adidas. "I'm pretty honoured and it's an awesome feeling,"&nbs...
Jun 27, 2019
Nylander on Marner's contract talks with Maple Leafs: 'It will work out'
OAKVILLE, Ont. - William Nylander stepped up to his putt, struck it clean and raised a fist in celebration after the ball dropped in the cup. If only contract negotiations&nbs...
Jun 27, 2019
Texas police officer charged with murder in Dallas shooting
DALLAS - A Texas police officer has been indicted on a murder charge two weeks after shooting the unarmed driver of a truck that had been reported stolen as the vehicle swerved past his police SUV in ...
Jun 27, 2019
China asks for suspension of Canadian meat, citing forged certificates
OTTAWA - The Chinese Embassy said Tuesday it has asked Canada to suspend all meat exports, a surprise move that comes amid the diplomatic dispute over the December arrest of H...
Jun 27, 2019
Rays owner says shared season with Montreal is best option
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The principal owner of the Rays says it's unrealistic for his team to play full time in the Tampa Bay area, and a shared season with Montreal is the best option. "I don't see it...
Jun 27, 2019
Witness says 'snitching' talk preceded Nipsey Hussle killing
LOS ANGELES - Court transcripts show that rapper Nipsey Hussle and the man charged with killing him had a conversation about "snitching" shortly before the rapper was shot. In grand jury transcripts u...
Jun 27, 2019
Three BC Peace cowboys invited to Calgary Stampede rodeo
Three BC Peace cowboys have been invited to compete in the rodeo at this year's Calgary Stampede.Pouce Coupe's Clayton Moore and Fort St. John's Stephen Culling will be in the steer wrestling while Ja...
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North Dakota abortion clinic files federal suit over 2 laws
FARGO, N.D. - North Dakota's sole abortion clinic filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday over two state laws it believes forces doctors to lie, including one measure passed this year requiring physicians to ...
Jun 27, 2019
Stamps mark Canadian contribution to Apollo 11 moon mission as 50th anniversary nears
LONGUEUIL, Que. - Canada Post has issued a pair of commemorative stamps to mark the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission that landed humans on the moon for the first time - highlighting the Canad...
Jun 27, 2019
Mountie charged with manslaughter made tactically disastrous decision: trial
THOMPSON, Man. - An RCMP officer in northern Manitoba made a disastrous tactical decision to step in front a vehicle before he shot the driver, an expert in police use of force testified at the office...
Jun 27, 2019