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Teachers Federation announces more sanctions for Feb. 27
One day after announcing that job action would resume after the February break, the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation (STF) said more sanctions will be enforced on Tuesday.In a news release, the STF sa...
Feb 24, 2024

The body of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been handed over to his mother, aide says
The body of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been handed over to his mother, an aide to Navalny said Saturday. Ivan Zhdanov, the director of Navalny's Anti-Corruption Foundation, made the ...
Feb 24, 2024

Two years in, Ukraine-Russia conflict brings hard choices, fractured families
CALGARY - For Ukrainians in country and as far away as Canada, Saturday's grim second anniversary of the Russian invasion means reflection on lives lost, families shattered, hard choices made and even...
Feb 24, 2024

China wants Canadian private investment in Belt and Road projects, amid scrutiny
OTTAWA - China's ambassador in Ottawa says he wants Canadian business to collaborate with Beijing on its Belt and Road Initiative, amid scrutiny from Western governments. Ambassador Cong Peiwu says Ca...
Feb 24, 2024

Patty Tavatanakit takes a three-stroke lead after three rounds of her home LPGA event in Thailand
CHONBURI, Thailand (AP) - Local favorite Patty Tavatanakit shot a 6-under 66 on Saturday to take a three-stroke lead into the final round of the LPGA Thailand tournament. Tavatanakit had a three-round...
Feb 24, 2024

European leader arrives in Kyiv as Ukraine marks 2 years since Russia's full-scale invasion
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, was in Kyiv Saturday to mark the second anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. She arrived shortly...
Feb 24, 2024

Kyle Connor scores in OT as Jets beat Blackhawks 3-2
CHICAGO (AP) - Kyle Connor scored 25 seconds into overtime, and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 on Friday night. Connor got his 21st goal of the season from the right circle when his...
Feb 23, 2024

Matt Boldy's two-goal performance lifts Wild over Oilers 4-2
EDMONTON - Matt Boldy scored a pair of goals as the Minnesota Wild came away with a 4-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Friday. Jonas Brodin and Mats Zuccarello also scored for the Wild (27-24-6),...
Feb 23, 2024

Info watchdog investigating record destruction allegations related to ArriveCan app
OTTAWA - The federal information watchdog says she will look into allegations about destruction of records related to the controversial ArriveCan app. In a statement late Friday, information commissio...
Feb 23, 2024

Kerri Einarson ousted in Tournament of Hearts, falls short of record fifth title
CALGARY - Kerri Einarson's bid for a record five straight Canadian women's curling championships ended Friday with a playoff loss to Kate Cameron. Einarson fell 9-4 to Manitoba's Cameron to remain tie...
Feb 23, 2024