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With Taiwan, Ukraine and Jan. 6 as backdrop, U.S. hosts global Summit for Democracy
WASHINGTON - It's hard to imagine a more dramatic backdrop as President Joe Biden's virtual Summit for Democracy gets underway today: authoritarianism looming large over Ukraine, Taiwan - and the Unit...
Dec 9, 2021
J.T. Miller scores, Vancouver Canucks edge Boston Bruins 2-1 in shootout
VANCOUVER - J.T. Miller scored the shootout winner Wednesday, giving the Vancouver Canucks a 2-1 victory over the visiting Boston Bruins. The Canucks winger patiently outwaited Bruins netminder Jeremy...
Dec 8, 2021
Canadians Gilgeous-Alexander, Dort lead Thunder to thrilling win over Raptors
TORONTO - Canadians Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luguentz Dort made the most of their trip home on Wednesday. Gilgeous-Alexander, from Hamilton, had 16 of his 26 points in a pivotal third quarter, whil...
Dec 8, 2021
Canadian flanker Karen Paquin named to World Rugby's 2021 Dream Team
Canadian Karen Paquin has been named to World Rugby's Women's 15s Dream Team of 2021. The 34-year-old flanker from Quebec City joins players from England, France, Italy, New Zealand and Wales on the a...
Dec 8, 2021
Father, son arrested in wildfire that threatened Lake Tahoe
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - A father and son were arrested Wednesday on suspicion of starting a massive California wildfire that destroyed many homes and forced tens of thousands of people to flee Lake ...
Dec 8, 2021
Better enforcement needed on age limits for tobacco and vape products: auditor’s report
People under the age of 18 in Saskatchewan can't legally buy tobacco or vape products, and the provincial auditor believes the Ministry of Health needs to do a better job of making sure that's enforce...
Dec 8, 2021
Manitoba elder Dave Courchene Jr., founder of Indigenous education centre, dies at 71
WINNIPEG - A Manitoba elder who founded an internationally recognized centre that shares Indigenous knowledge and teachings died Wednesday at age 71. The Turtle Lodge Centre of Excellence in Indigenou...
Dec 8, 2021
Three NDP MPs sign petition criticizing B.C.'s NDP government over pipeline protests
OTTAWA - Three federal New Democrat MPs have signed a petition denouncing British Columbia's NDP government for its handling of an Indigenous protest at a pipeline work site and voicing distress at th...
Dec 8, 2021
Meadows sues as Jan. 6 panel proceeds with contempt case
WASHINGTON (AP) - Former Trump White House chief of staff Mark Meadows on Wednesday sued the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection as the chairman of the panel pledged to move ...
Dec 8, 2021
North Battleford's Dr. Tootoosis departs from SHA Board
A North Battleford doctor has departed from the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) Board of Directors, of which she is one of the founding members.The SHA confirmed that Dr. Janet Tootoosis, of Pound...
Dec 8, 2021