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Prince William meets New Zealand mosque attack responders
WELLINGTON, New Zealand - Britain's Prince William on Thursday met with some of the police officers and medics who were the first to respond to last month's mosque attacks in Christchurch, New Zealand...
Apr 26, 2019
Kenney claims Albertan economy is already on the rise
EDMONTON - Alberta's incoming premier says the United Conservative election win is already starting to ripple through the economy.Jason Kenney met with his new caucus and told members he has been rece...
Apr 26, 2019
Local hockey round-up: Spirit River players advance to national championship game
Two Spirit River hockey players have a chance at a national championship.The St. Albert Slash beat Saskatoon 2-1 in overtime Friday afternoon in the semi-final round at the Esso Cup national midget gi...
Apr 26, 2019 Photo credit Esso Cup/Hockey Canada
Manitoba files separate court action over federal carbon tax, seeks review
WINNIPEG - The Manitoba government has filed its own court challenge of the federal government's carbon tax, following similar moves by Ontario and Saskatchewan. In documents filed in Federal Court on...
Apr 26, 2019
Pomeranz pitches gem, Sandoval homers, Giants blank Blue Jays for sweep
TORONTO - Clay Buchholz has enough experience with Pablo Sandoval to know not to miss on a pitch when the slugger is at the plate. The Blue Jays right-hander did just that Wednesday, and Sandoval ...
Apr 26, 2019
Maine latest to ditch Columbus Day, honour Native Americans
AUGUSTA, Maine - Maine joined a small but growing number of states on Friday that have renamed Columbus Day to honour indigenous people as part of a movement to recognize the dark side of colonialism ...
Apr 26, 2019
The Latest: Trump confident about new US-Japan trade deal
WASHINGTON - The Latest on President Donald Trump's meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (all times local): 5:20 p.m. President Donald Trump is expressing confidence that a new trade deal c...
Apr 26, 2019
Ambrosie remains confident CFL, CFLPA can reach agreement in time
TORONTO - The clock is ticking, but CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie remains confident the league and its players can agree on a new contract in time for the start of training camp. The present de...
Apr 26, 2019
National chief concerned with Saskatchewan minister's 'lobbyist' comment
REGINA - The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations is raising concerns about Saskatchewan's social services minister referring to national Indigenous leaders as lobb...
Apr 26, 2019
Canadian defensive lineman Brent Urban agrees to terms with Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE - The Tennessee Titans agreed to terms with Canadian defensive lineman Brent Urban on Friday. The Titans announced the move on their official Twitter account. The six-foot-seven, 300-pound U...
Apr 26, 2019