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Cities ask for gas-tax fund boost in 100-day wish list for Trudeau government
OTTAWA - Canada's cities say the federal Liberals are willing to find creative ways to remove political roadblocks from provinces to fund billions in municipal projects, a sign of hope that comes...
Nov 28, 2019
"Massive Fail:" Public relations experts weigh in on Peters apology
TORONTO - As far as apologies go, the offering from Calgary Flames head coach Bill Peters in the wake of allegations he used a racial slur 10 years ago was not exactly the new normal. Critic...
Nov 28, 2019
Nuggets star guard Jamal Murray commits to playing for Canada this summer
TORONTO - Jamal Murray wants to lead Canada's men's basketball team to the Tokyo Olympics. The Denver Nuggets star guard said he's committed to playing for Canada this summer, a big boost for a p...
Nov 28, 2019
Switzerland's Janka quickest in first training run for men's World Cup downhill
LAKE LOUISE, Alta. - Switzerland's Carlo Janka was fastest in Thursday's training for the season-opening men's World Cup downhill. Janka posted a time of one minute 50.20 seconds ahead of a pair of Au...
Nov 28, 2019
Kinistino School playground fundraiser brings in over $4,000
The Kinistino School Family Dance Fundraiser on the weekend was a big hit.The event held at the sport complex gym helped raise money for the Kinistino School playground, after safety concerns were rai...
Nov 28, 2019 Fundraising is underway to replace the main structure of the Kinistino School playground. (submitted photo/Sheldon Larson)
Newcomer Wolves advances in EL; Arsenal, United beaten
Daichi Kamada scored twice in the second half as Eintracht Frankfurt came from a goal down and stun Arsenal 2-1 in the Europa League on Thursday. The loss at Emirates Stadium extended Arsenal's winles...
Nov 28, 2019
Soccer starlet Olivia Smith back with her peers after Canada senior team debut
After making her senior debut Nov. 7 against Brazil, 15-year-old Olivia Smith is back with her peers as the Canadian under-17 team prepares for next year's CONCACAF U-17 Championship. Coach Rhian Wilk...
Nov 28, 2019
U of S prof predicts wild pigs will show up in Sask. cities
The death of a woman who was killed by wild pigs in Texas should be a warning for Saskatchewan residents.That's the word from University of Saskatchewan researcher Ryan Brook, who spent a decade track...
Nov 28, 2019 A mature adult wild pig in Saskatchewan. (Klint Brownridge)
Saskatchewan chief disappointed at lack of long-term help to stop suicides
REGINA - The chief of a northern Saskatchewan First Nation says he is disappointed at the lack of long-term help from the provincial and federal governments to deal with what he says&nb...
Nov 28, 2019 (Submitted photo/The Canadian Press)
Vancouver bans plastic bags, straws, foam containers and other single-use items
Vancouver is bringing in bans on the use of plastic bags, disposable cups, plastic straws and other single-use items. Mayor Kennedy Stewart says bylaws passed by city council balance pu...
Nov 28, 2019