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In the news today, March 18
Five stories in the news for Monday, March 18 --- TRAVEL CHAOS AT TORONTO'S PEARSON AIRPORT AFTER FIRE It was a chaotic scene at Toronto's Pearson Airport last night after a fire n...
Mar 20, 2019
In the news today, March 20
Four stories in the news for Wednesday, March 20 --- DRUG TREATMENT LACKING IN PRISON: EX-INMATE A recently released prisoner from the Atlantic Institution in New Brunswick says he filed 70 compl...
Mar 20, 2019
Saskatchewan government to present first balanced budget in years
REGINA - For the first time in years, the Saskatchewan Party government will present a budget that the finance minister has said is balanced. Donna Harpauer is to release the province's 2019-2020 fisc...
Mar 20, 2019
Calgary woman convicted in son's strep death seeking full parole
CALGARY - A woman convicted in her son's death after she failed to take him to the doctor for a strep infection is to appear before a hearing in Calgary today to seek full parole. ...
Mar 20, 2019
Ex-prisoner says no addiction help available as he feared return behind bars
VANCOUVER - Memories of vomiting, diarrhea and unrelenting stomach pain as he withdrew from opioids in prison had Rob MacDonald repeatedly asking for addiction treatment before he left&...
Mar 20, 2019
Subban keeps up home domination, Vegas beats Oilers 6-3
LAS VEGAS - Malcolm Subban has been nearly unbeatable at home in two seasons with the Vegas Golden Knights. With starter Marc-Andre Fleury listed as day-to-day with a lower body injury, the Golden Kni...
Mar 20, 2019
First Nations, cities support B.C.'s plan to require permits for pipelines
VANCOUVER - First Nations and cities that have seen costly and damaging oil spills are supporting British Columbia's efforts to require permits for companies transporting hazardous substances through ...
Mar 19, 2019
Flames strengthen hold atop division with 4-2 win over Blue Jackets
CALGARY - A 31-save outing by goaltender David Rittich helped the Calgary Flames to a 4-2 win over the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday. Johnny Gaudreau, Andrew Mangiapane and Michael Frolik ...
Mar 19, 2019
Disney closes $71B deal for Fox entertainment assets
Disney is closing its $71 billion acquisition of Fox's entertainment business in a move set to shake up the media landscape. The deal paves the way for Disney to launch its streaming service, Disney P...
Mar 19, 2019
Couturier scores late in OT, Flyers beat Penguins 2-1
PITTSBURGH - Sean Couturier beat Matt Murray with 3 seconds remaining in overtime and the Philadelphia Flyers put together an improbable rally to edge the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1 on Sunday night. Jame...
Mar 19, 2019