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‘It isn’t enough:’ Merriman says Ottawa not meeting health-care obligation
Saskatchewan has accepted the federal government's offer of increased health-care funding, but the provincial health minister says it falls short of Ottawa's obligation.The funding boost includes a on...
Mar 02, 2023
Veteran running back Andrew Harris officially returns to Toronto Argonauts
TORONTO - Veteran Canadian running back Andrew Harris is officially back with the Toronto Argonauts. The CFL club announced Thursday that Harris, 35, of Winnipeg, was returning for the 2023 season alt...
Mar 02, 2023
Bruins lock up Pastrnak with 8-year, $90M deal through 2031
BOSTON (AP) - The Boston Bruins have signed forward David Pastrnak to an eight-year contract extension that will pay him $90 million - the sixth-largest deal in NHL history. The deal locks up one of t...
Mar 02, 2023
Hawks complete season sweep of Millionaires
The Nipawin Hawks bankrupted the Melville Millionaires this SJHL season after the Hawks cashed in on a 4-1 win over Melville on Wednesday.With the win, the Hawks completed the sweep of the six-game se...
Mar 02, 2023
At least one dead, several injured in avalanche in southeastern B.C.
INVERMERE, B.C. - RCMP confirm at least one person has been killed in an avalanche in southeastern British Columbia, about 150 kilometres southwest of Banff, Alta. Cpl. James Grandy says several other...
Mar 02, 2023
Last captive walruses in Canada moved to new SeaWorld in Abu Dhabi
Canada's three remaining captive walruses have been moved to a new marine park in Abu Dhabi. SeaWorld says it has acquired Marineland's last two walruses and a third from the Quebec Aquarium. The aqua...
Mar 02, 2023
Man who left Sask. Pen a month ago still at large
A man who left the minimum-security unit at Sask. Pen is still unlawfully at large.On Feb. 2, Brian Aubichon walked away from the Saskatchewan Penitentiary Riverbend Institution. Aubichon is a 24-year...
Mar 02, 2023
A capsule look at the 18 teams that will compete at the Tim Hortons Brier
LONDON, Ont. - A capsule look at the 18 teams competing in the March 3-12 Canadian men's curling championship in London, Ont. Teams listed by seeding in their pools, athletes from skip to lead, follow...
Mar 02, 2023
Curling Canada clarified eligibility 'grey area' in policy for defending Brier champs
LONDON, Ont. - Brad Gushue's team is back at the Tim Hortons Brier as defending champions. They'll have to change their residency situation or roster makeup next season if they need to qualify to retu...
Mar 02, 2023
Court reduces sentence for Moncton Mountie killer Justin Bourque
FREDERICTON - A court has reduced the precedent-setting sentence of a New Brunswick man who fatally shot three Mounties in 2014. Justin Bourque had been sentenced to serve three consecutive life sente...
Mar 02, 2023