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Officer says B.C. hostage was lying on top of captor before police gunfire erupted
BURNABY, B.C. - The first police officer to enter a room where a woman was being held hostage in 2019 has told a B.C. coroner's inquest that he saw her lying on a bed on top of her captor, who was hol...
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How bad did Dylan Strome want to make the NHL playoffs? Ask his brothers
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) - Dylan Strome was never good at losing, whether it was playing baseball in his front yard or stick hockey in the basement with his brothers. "He hated losing more than he loved wi...
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Arts mentorship program receives $700K boost
A program that brings music education to remote and underserved communities in Saskatchewan, is receiving a big financial boost. The Community Arts Mentorship Program (CAMP) has been named the first r...
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Concerns from North East Teachers Association as teachers set to vote on offer
Is there a deal to be made, or will there be a return to square one? Teachers across the province will determine the next step, as they vote next month on the provincial government's latest contract o...
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Scheffler wiped out from Masters and opens with a 69 at Hilton Head. He trails Poston by 6 shots
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) - Scottie Scheffler is running on fumes after an exhausting Masters victory just four days ago. He hit a shank from a bunker. He nearly lost his mind from mud on his golf...
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New aircraft bringing more capacity, flights to northern Sask.
It's not every day that a new airplane brings plenty of excitement, but for those who travel to the far north of Saskatchewan, it means more open doors and opportunities for the region. Last week, Ris...
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Sports integrity body sees Porter case as a warning for sports betting in Canada
Canada's sports integrity watchdog is pushing for stronger policies to prevent competitive manipulation and match-fixing at all levels of competition. The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport issued it...
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Lawyers for Nassar assault survivors have reached $100M deal with Justice Department, AP source says
The U.S. Justice Department has agreed to pay approximately $100 million to settle claims with about 100 people who say they were sexually assaulted by sports doctor Larry Nassar, a source with direct...
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From high-profile shakeups to legend retirements, a week to remember on curling scene
The so-called free agency period at the start of an Olympic quadrennial is typically the high-water mark for curling team adjustments and player movement. Surprise announcements in recent days and spe...
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Community salutes Melfort Mustangs as they leave for Flin Flon
The Melfort Mustangs had a rousing sendoff on Thursday as they prepare for their Canterra Seeds final series against the Flin Flon Bombers. Fans greeted the team's bus as they departed for Flin Flon. ...
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