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B.C. scraps proposed changes to Land Act amid consultation, controversy
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government is scrapping a plan that was to allow shared decision-making with First Nations about the use of public land, which was part of the province's work to align ...
Feb 21, 2024
Blue Jays infielder Davis Schneider feeling like a rookie at spring training
DUNEDIN, Fla. - Davis Schneider is getting his first taste of big-league training camp even though he's no longer a rookie. The infielder had a memorable debut with the Toronto Blue Jays last August b...
Feb 21, 2024
New La Ronge RCMP commander settling into role
The new detachment commander for the La Ronge RCMP comes with 21 years of experience with the force. Staff Sgt. Dereck Eberle officially joined the detachment on Jan. 29, replacing Staff Sgt. Dean Bri...
Feb 21, 2024
Sask. actor excited to star in soon-to-be-released Avatar: The Last Airbender series
An actor from the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation is set to star in one of, if not the most, anticipated shows of 2024.The first season of the live-action remake of Avatar: The Last Airbender will be ava...
Feb 21, 2024
Alabama seeks to carry out second execution using controversial nitrogen gas method
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama is seeking to put a second inmate to death using nitrogen gas, a move that comes a month after the state carried out the first execution using the controversial new met...
Feb 21, 2024
Canada summons Russian ambassador in protest of Alexei Navalny's death
OTTAWA - Canada lambasted the Kremlin's ambassador in Ottawa today over the reported death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny in Russian custody. The Canadian government says Ambassador Oleg Stepanov...
Feb 21, 2024
Canada names midfielder Jessie Fleming captain of the women's soccer team
Midfielder Jessie Fleming has been named Canada captain ahead of the CONCACAF W Gold Cup. The move has been expected since longtime skipper Christine Sinclair retired from the international game in De...
Feb 21, 2024
Leafs defenceman Morgan Rielly discusses cross-checking suspension on eve of return
TEMPE, Ariz. - Morgan Rielly has broken his silence. Suspended five games by the NHL's department of player safety after he delivered a cross-check to the head of Senators forward Ridly Greig in the d...
Feb 21, 2024
Spooner embraces power forward role, net-front play to top of PWHL goal-scoring list
TORONTO - Natalie Spooner is continuing to answer the call from head coach Troy Ryan, but this time in the Professional Women's Hockey League. Spooner has embraced the power forward role to the tune o...
Feb 21, 2024
CF Montreal supporters' groups denounce ticket prices for Messi, Inter Miami’s visit
MONTREAL - Two CF Montreal supporters' groups are taking issue with the rise in ticket prices with "Messi Mania" coming to the city this spring. Inter Miami and Lionel Messi - the global icon who took...
Feb 21, 2024