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Dominic LeBlanc meets N.L. Premier Andrew Furey, hints at support for oil sector
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc hinted Thursday that details about federal support for Newfoundland and Labrador's troubled oil and gas sector...
Aug 20, 2020

Gurriel chops Blue Jays to 3-2 win over Phillies in Game 1
BUFFALO, N.Y. - Lourdes Gurriel Jr. chopped a single over a drawn-in infield in the seventh and final inning to drive in Teoscar Hernndez, who earlier made a gutsy baserunning move, and lift the Toron...
Aug 20, 2020

Wright's Greenhouse calling this their best year yet
Wright's Greenhouse in Melfort and Beatty will close for the season on Friday after the busiest year in the past 42.Owner Angie Bragg said people seemed to have more time to focus on their gardens ami...
Aug 20, 2020

Province records four new cases of COVID-19, nine new recoveries
There are four new cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan, bringing the total amount to 1,590. Three are from the South Central zone, with the other coming from Saskatoon. There are nine new recoveries. Of...
Aug 20, 2020

A guide to the new EI and the government's three new benefits for workers
TORONTO - The federal government is switching up its relief programs for unemployed Canadians after doling out $69.37 billion to 8.61 million people across the country whose jobs were impacted by...
Aug 20, 2020

Toronto Raptors are creating their own playoff vibe in NBA bubble
Without a Scotiabank Arena sellout or the rabid Jurassic Park to feed off, Kyle Lowry and the Toronto Raptors are creating their own playoff energy. The defending-champion Raptors lead their ...
Aug 20, 2020

N.B. man accused in 2018 Fredericton mass shooting fit to stand trial: jury
FREDERICTON - The Fredericton man charged in the fatal shootings of four people in the New Brunswick capital two years ago has been found fit to stand trial. Matthew Raymond is acc...
Aug 20, 2020

Crown gives notice of appeal in sexual assault case of former nightclub employee
EDMONTON - The Alberta Crown has filed a notice of appeal over the sentence given to a former Edmonton nightclub employee convicted of sexually assaulting five women. Matthew McKnight, 33, was se...
Aug 20, 2020

Freeland expected to keep playing big role on U.S. file despite move to finance
OTTAWA - Chrystia Freeland is expected to continue playing a key role in the management of Canada's relationship with the United States following her appointment this week as federal finance minister....
Aug 20, 2020

Whitmer: $600M Flint water deal a step toward making amends
LANSING, Mich. - A $600 million deal between the state of Michigan and residents of Flint who were harmed by lead-tainted water is a step toward making amends for a disaster that upended life in the p...
Aug 20, 2020