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Terms of new contract that resolved British Columbia port dispute are released
VANCOUVER - The Canada Industrial Relations Board has released the new terms of the agreement that resolved British Columbia's port dispute, including a commitment by employers to train workers to per...
Aug 08, 2023

Yukon community of Mayo under state of emergency due to nearby fire
MAYO, YUKON - The Government of Yukon has declared a state of emergency for the Village of Mayo and the surrounding area due to a wildfire burning nearby. The community of about 450 people has been un...
Aug 08, 2023

Yankees' Boone embarrassed by his theatrical display after ejection
CHICAGO (AP) - Yankees manager Aaron Boone said he felt embarrassed by his theatrical display during an argument with plate umpire Laz Diaz after he was ejected during New York's loss to the Chicago W...
Aug 08, 2023

Former Saskatchewan RCMP boss warned officers to watch opinions after Stanley verdict
The RCMP braced for backlash across rural Saskatchewan and kept a close eye on Indigenous groups after the not guilty verdict of a farmer charged in the death of Colten Boushie, emails show. The forme...
Aug 08, 2023

Miller selected as semi-finalist in Pow Wow Pitch competition
For the second consecutive year, Sparked Apparel owner Wyatt Miller is a semi-finalist in the Pow Wow Pitch entrepreneurial competition.Pow Wow Pitch is a grassroots community of Indigenous entreprene...
Aug 08, 2023

Alberta minister says federal strings on electricity climate funding a 'threat'
EDMONTON - Alberta Environment and Protected Areas Minister Rebecca Schulz says Ottawa is threatening the province by suggesting it will withhold federal funding from electricity projects that don't r...
Aug 08, 2023

Blue Jays place Kiermaier on 10-day injured list, call up Lukes in return
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have placed Kevin Kiermaier on the 10-day injured list. The club says the outfield suffered a cut to his right elbow and the move is retroactive to Aug. 7. Keirmaier wa...
Aug 08, 2023

Jose Bautista reflects on path to level of excellence with Toronto Blue Jays
TORONTO - Jose Bautista feels the 2015 and 2016 Toronto Blue Jays seasons provided the most joy in his highlight-filled career. However, eight years later, the way the 2015 American League Championshi...
Aug 08, 2023

Sask. government reports more than $35K in public losses
Getting paid more than $29,000 for overtime shifts they didn't work has cost a Saskatchewan Health Authority employee their job.That was one of the losses of public money reported by the Saskatchewan ...
Aug 08, 2023

Andy Murray comes back after close first set at National Bank Open to advance
TORONTO - Britain's Andy Murray started his journey for a fourth National Bank Open title by defeating Italy's Lorenzo Sonego in two sets, winning 7-6 (3), 6-0, on Tuesday. Murray, who secured titles ...
Aug 08, 2023