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Snowbird kitty: Lost cat heads home to Maine - from Florida
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) - A Maine family that long ago gave up on a lost family cat is being reunited - more than six years and 1,500 miles later. Denise Cilley, of Chesterville, said she was shocked to ...
Feb 09, 2022

Census data suggests Alberta economy shifting but growth expected to stay strong
EDMONTON - Once Canada's boomtown, the latest census from Statistics Canada suggests Wild Rose Country is becoming just another Canadian province. For years, Alberta enjoyed population growth that tow...
Feb 09, 2022

Young Toronto FC forward Ayo Akinola says recovery from knee surgery is going well
Young Toronto FC striker Ayo Akinola says he is "not too far" from returning to action from surgery last August to repair an anterior cruciate ligament injured on international duty with Canada. "I'm ...
Feb 09, 2022

Giovinco signs with Italy's Sampdoria, Toronto FC makes deal with Red Bulls
TORONTO - Italy's Sampdoria confirmed Wednesday that it has signed former Toronto FC forward Sebastian Giovinco to a short-term contract through June. In a somewhat related move, Toronto acquired US$5...
Feb 09, 2022

Census 2021: A snapshot of Prairie population and dwelling data
Alberta: For the first time in years, Alberta's growth has lagged behind the national average. Its 4.8 per cent growth rate between 2016 and 2021 was slightly below the national mark of 5.2 per cent. ...
Feb 09, 2022

The latest on protests against COVID-19 measures in Ottawa and beyond
The latest developments on ongoing protests against COVID-19 restrictions and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government, both in Ottawa and various cities across Canada. All times eastern: 11:45 a.m....
Feb 09, 2022

Alouettes re-sign veteran quarterback Harris, extend defensive lineman Sewell
Veteran quarterback Trevor Harris is returning to the Montreal Alouettes. The six-foot-three, 212-pound American signed a one-year deal with Montreal as a free agent Wednesday. The Alouettes also sign...
Feb 09, 2022

New York lets broad mask mandate expire, but not in schools
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday that the state will end a COVID-19 mandate requiring face coverings in most indoor public settings, but will keep masking rules in pl...
Feb 09, 2022

Ottawa community members step up for downtown neighbours amid convoy demonstrations
OTTAWA - On the Monday after the first weekend that trucks and demonstrators filled the streets of downtown Ottawa, Ellie Charters went for a walk in the area. "The vibe in Ottawa was eerie. It was sc...
Feb 09, 2022

Ugandan author flees after alleged torture, says lawyer
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) - A prominent writer and government critic who accused Uganda's security forces of torture has gone into exile ahead of a looming criminal trial, his attorney said Wednesday. Kakw...
Feb 09, 2022