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Avian flu feared in Canadian polar bears after disease kills bear in Alaska
Scientists fear Canadian polar bears may be threatened by the spread of avian flu after officials confirmed the disease killed a bear in Alaska. University of Alberta polar bear expert Andrew Derocher...
Jan 4, 2024
Welcome to the first baby born in Melfort in 2024
Melfort has it's New Year's baby.The as-of-yet unnamed baby boy was born just after 4 p.m. on Jan. 3.He weighed in at 7 lbs 14 oz and was 20 inches long.The proud parents are Lorna and Cameron MacNeal...
Jan 4, 2024
Beach volleyball sand is hard to find and will cost a Newfoundland town $360,000
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - A community in the St. John's region has discovered that Olympic-grade beach volleyball sand is rare, complicated and expensive to move. The town of Paradise is hosting beach volley...
Jan 4, 2024
Inter Miami trades Canadian defender Kamal Miller to Portland Timbers
Inter Miami CF has traded Canadian international defender Kamal Miller to the Portland Timbers in exchange for US$625,000 in general allocation money and a 2024 international roster spot. Miami could ...
Jan 4, 2024
Bernauer puts up five points; Karakochuk adds first SJHL goal in Hawks blowout win
The Nipawin Hawks welcomed 2024 with a bang on Wednesday soaring past Kindersley 7-3 in Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) play.Hitting the ice for the first time since Dec. 16, the Hawks scored...
Jan 4, 2024
Canucks prospect Jonathan Lekkerimaki leads Sweden over Czechia in world junior semis
GOTHENBURG, Sweden - Sweden will play for gold on home soil at the world junior hockey championship. Jonathan Lekkerimaki scored the winner on a power play in the third period before adding an insuran...
Jan 4, 2024
1984 murder convictions overturned: Two N.B. men in court today to learn fate
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Two New Brunswick men whose 1984 murder convictions were recently overturned are expected to learn today in court whether they will face trial again. Robert Mailman and Walter Gille...
Jan 4, 2024
ER doctors don't want to deter people from seeking care amid crowding: association
TORONTO - The Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians says it is "concerned" about comments made by Quebec Health Minister Christian Dub in December suggesting that unnecessary emergency departme...
Jan 4, 2024
Former Pattison Media broadcaster shines in play-by-play role for PWHL
It's a moment she felt honoured to be a part of, but it was just one of many accomplishments for a broadcaster who has already been a part of many history-making moments.Daniella Ponticelli, who spent...
Jan 4, 2024
Police say there has been a shooting at a high school in Perry, Iowa; extent of injuries unclear
PERRY, Iowa (AP) - Police in Perry, Iowa, say there was a shooting Thursday at the city's high school. A woman who answered the Perry Police Department phone confirmed the shooting at Perry High Schoo...
Jan 4, 2024