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Ehlers scores two as Jets chase Campbell early, down Maple Leafs
TORONTO - Nikolaj Ehlers scored twice and Connor Hellebuyck made 31 saves as the Winnipeg Jets defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-2 on Thursday. Kyle Connor added two goals, including one into an empt...
Apr 15, 2021
Kansas City man convicted in 2 women’s deaths decade apart
HARRISONVILLE, Mo. - A Kansas City man has been found guilty of killing two women a decade apart and burying their bodies near each other in a field in western Missouri. Kylr Yust was convicted Thursd...
Apr 15, 2021
Moe remains against a carbon tax in wake of Conservative announcement
When it comes to a carbon tax on fuel, Premier Scott Moe isn't changing his answer: His party still isn't in favour of it."It's a cost on families and a cost on our small business and farmers here in ...
Apr 15, 2021
Riders select four players in CFL global draft
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have added some more international talent to their roster.The 2021 CFL global draft took place Thursday morning, with the Roughriders holding four picks.At fifth overall, ...
Apr 15, 2021
Iran to purchase 60M Russian vaccines as coronavirus surges
TEHRAN, Iran - Iran has finalized a deal with Russia to purchase 60 million doses of Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine, the state-run IRNA news agency reported Thursday. The report quotes Iran's ambassado...
Apr 15, 2021
Official count confirms tie in Yukon election, application filed for judicial recount
WHITEHORSE - An official count has confirmed a tie in the Yukon election, pushing the process to the next step of a judicial recount. Elections Yukon says the vote was unchanged during the "official a...
Apr 15, 2021
Duplexes to be built on-reserve in La Ronge, Little Red River and Sucker River
In the next six months, duplexes will be built on-reserve in La Ronge, Little Red River and Sucker River as part of a $17 million federal rapid housing initiative announced earlier today. Lac La Ronge...
Apr 15, 2021
La Ronge deploys new garbage truck
A new garbage truck valued at approximately $270,000 is now in use in La Ronge.The garbage truck arrived earlier this month and was purchased using money from the federal government's Gas Tax Fund. La...
Apr 15, 2021
Liberal motion to impose closure on UNDRIP bill passes, limiting time for debate
OTTAWA - The federal Liberals have used an unpopular tool to limit time for debate in the House of Commons on a bill that would harmonize Canada's laws with the United Nations Declaration on the Right...
Apr 15, 2021
Alberta coal consultation terms of reference rule out land use, water concerns
EDMONTON - A committee that is supposed to consult Albertans on coal development in the Rocky Mountains won't be allowed to hear what people want to say about water and land use. "The terms of referen...
Apr 15, 2021