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3 Houston police officers wounded after chase, shootout
HOUSTON (AP) - A police chase in Houston ended with a shootout that wounded three officers Thursday, authorities said. The incident began about 2:40 p.m. Thursday with a report of a disturbance involv...
Jan 27, 2022
B.C. Crown says documents identified Wednesday could be 'exculpatory' in James case
VANCOUVER - A surprise disclosure temporarily delayed proceedings at the B.C. Supreme Court trial of the former clerk of the legislature, who is accused of misspending public dollars. Crown prosecutor...
Jan 27, 2022
NHL investigation says there is insufficient evidence Evander Kane broke COVID rules
NEW YORK - The NHL has concluded its investigation of Evander Kane and found that there was insufficient evidence that he lied about his COVID-19 status when travelling during the holiday period. The ...
Jan 27, 2022
STF president criticizes new rules around COVID isolation
Saskatchewan's new rules on COVID-19 isolation are drawing criticism from the teachers' union.Starting Friday, close contacts will not need to isolate. Also, the isolation period for anyone unvaccinat...
Jan 27, 2022
Postal workers can wear their N95s at work — but only with a company mask on top
OTTAWA - Canada Post says its employees will be able to wear N95 masks at work, but only if they wear a disposable medical mask they have provided on top. It has issued new guidance to employees sayin...
Jan 27, 2022
Humboldt Chamber of Commerce celebrates local business community
The Humboldt & District Chamber of Commerce is hosting their annual mark of excellence awards and asking the public to recognize those who have had an excellent year. Nominations for all categorie...
Jan 27, 2022
Riders extend contracts of Maas and Shivers, announce football staff
There will be consistency on the Saskatchewan Roughriders' sideline in 2022.Offensive co-ordinator Jason Maas and defensive co-ordinator Jason Shivers have both signed two-year contract extensions wit...
Jan 27, 2022
Mayor fears Rocky Mountain coal-mining concerns will be ignored after meeting Kenney
EDMONTON - An Alberta mayor says he's concerned a massive public outcry over coal mining in the province's Rocky Mountains will be ignored after hearing Premier Jason Kenney tell him he remains an "un...
Jan 27, 2022
Canada captain Christine Sinclair signs contract extension with NWSL Portland Thorns
Canada captain Christine Sinclair has signed a contract extension with the Portland Thorns through 2022, with an option for the 2023 NWSL season. The 38-year-old forward from Burnaby, B.C., who led Ca...
Jan 27, 2022
Organizer of Sunwing party flight says his group was unfairly abandoned by airlines
MONTREAL - The organizer of a controversial Sunwing party flight to Mexico says his group was unfairly abandoned by the airline. James William Awad told reporters at a new conference today that Sunwin...
Jan 27, 2022