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Schneider thinks baseball rule changes will be "good for the game, good for the fans"
DUNEDIN, Fla. - Blue Jays pitcher Thomas Hatch had a first-hand look at some of baseball's rule changes when he was in the minor leagues last season. By far the biggest difference for the right-hander...
Feb 15, 2023
Committee studying assisted dying calls for more engagement from government
OTTAWA - A parliamentary committee has made 23 recommendations to improve Canada's assisted-dying regime. Members of the committee held 36 meetings, heard from nearly 150 witnesses and reviewed more t...
Feb 15, 2023
Beauty of the Peace Art Competition returning to Grant Berg Art Gallery
The Grant Berg Art Gallery is once again hosting Pattison Media's Beauty of the Peace Art Competition, with submissions opening tomorrow. (Thursday, February 16.) This contest dates back over 20 years...
Feb 15, 2023
Toronto's Jully Black to sing 'O Canada' at NBA all-star game
Toronto's Jully Black will sing "O Canada" at the NBA All-Star Game. The Juno Award winning and platinum-selling R&B singer was named to the star-studded show on Wednesday. Black joins Burna Boy, ...
Feb 15, 2023
Injunction bars Yellowknife workers from impeding access to city sites
YELLOWKNIFE - Unionized workers with the City of Yellowknife were still on picket lines Wednesday after bargaining teams failed to reach a deal on a new collective agreement and a court injunction res...
Feb 15, 2023
Crown recognizes that sentence of N.B. man who killed 3 Mounties should be reduced
FREDERICTON - Crown prosecutors say they recognize that a New Brunswick man who fatally shot three Mounties eight years ago may be eligible for parole in 25 years. Prosecutor Patrick McGuinty made the...
Feb 15, 2023
Edmonton man facing trafficking charge after Grande Prairie traffic stop
A traffic stop by Grande Prairie RCMP has led to a drug trafficking charge against an Edmonton man.Police say that on February 10 around 11 pm, a vehicle was stopped at Resources Road and 99 Avenue fo...
Feb 15, 2023
Montreal Alouettes sign veteran receiver Greg Ellingson
MONTREAL - The Montreal Alouettes signed veteran American receiver Greg Ellingson to a one-year contract Wednesday. The CFL club also signed American defensive back Jumal Rolle, re-signed American run...
Feb 15, 2023
Hamilton Tiger-Cats very busy on second day of CFL free agency
The second day of CFL free agency was a busy one for Orlondo Steinauer and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Hamilton announced the signing of nine free agents Wednesday, including receiver Tim White, the lone...
Feb 15, 2023
Federal audit finds Hockey Canada did not use public funds for legal settlements
OTTAWA - An audit commissioned by the federal government has found that Hockey Canada did not use public funds to settle sexual assault cases or pay for related legal fees. Sport Minister Pascale St-O...
Feb 15, 2023