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Eclipse watchers could see a range of bizarre phenomena as the moon covers the sun
MONTREAL - A total solar eclipse is more than just the moon covering the sun; it's a multi-phase spectacle that can cause a number of unusual phenomena, if the weather is right. In the past, eclipses ...
Apr 06, 2024
Study: Canadian teen mothers face increased risk of premature death, concerns raised in Saskatchewan
Pregnant Canadian teens face a new stark statistic: their risk of dying before age 31 is double that of non-pregnant adolescents. The issue draws attention to Saskatchewan, where teen pregnancy rates ...
Apr 06, 2024
School stories, art, teach kids about organ donation for Humboldt Broncos' Green Shirt Day
When Sandra LaRose's 16-year-old daughter decided she wanted her organs donated, she encouraged her mom and step-dad to do the same and put red and white stickers on their Saskatchewan health cards."I...
Apr 06, 2024
Resignation of three town councillors latest shock to small Quebec town
MONTREAL - What began as a disagreement over an alcohol expense by a library volunteer in Ste-Ptronille, Que., has escalated into a political crisis that has upended the small village east of Quebec C...
Apr 06, 2024
Beijing is looking for a closer relationship with Ottawa. Should Canada play ball?
OTTAWA - Beijing is seeking to improve relations with Ottawa after years of diplomatic unease, and though it's not clear whether Canada is ready to play ball, some experts say there are practical reas...
Apr 06, 2024
US and China plan talks on economic growth including manufacturing ‘overcapacity’ issue, Yellen says
GUANGZHOU, China (AP) - The U.S. and China agreed to hold talks that will address a key American complaint about China's economic model, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on the second day of an of...
Apr 06, 2024
Andrew Harris to sign one-day deal and retire as a Winnipeg Blue Bomber
WINNIPEG - Running back Andrew Harris will sign a one-day contract with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers this month and retire as a member of the team, the CFL club said Friday. "Thank you for everything," t...
Apr 05, 2024
Caitlin Clark leads Iowa rally for 71-69 win over UConn in women's Final Four. South Carolina awaits
CLEVELAND (AP) - Caitlin Clark led Iowa back to the national championship game, scoring 21 points as the Hawkeyes rallied past Paige Bueckers and UConn 71-69 in the women's Final Four on Friday night....
Apr 05, 2024
Star forward Connor McDavid scores twice as Oilers top Avalanche 6-2
EDMONTON - Connor McDavid and Evander Kane each scored a pair of goals as the Edmonton Oilers clinched a playoff spot with a 6-2 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Friday. Corey Perry and Mattias ...
Apr 05, 2024
Caitlin Clark leads Iowa rally for 71-69 win over UConn in women's Final Four. South Carolina awaits
CLEVELAND (AP) - Caitlin Clark led Iowa back to the national championship game, scoring 21 points as the Hawkeyes rallied past Paige Bueckers and UConn 71-69 in the women's Final Four on Friday night....
Apr 05, 2024