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Nebraska judge's ruling moves the state closer to legalizing medical marijuana
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - Three weeks after Nebraska voters overwhelmingly approved medical marijuana the state moved a step closer to allowing it Tuesday when a judge ruled that the petitions that put the q...
Nov 26, 2024

Canadiens' Mike Matheson out against Utah with lower-body injury
MONTREAL - Montreal Canadiens defenceman Mike Matheson was not available for Tuesday's game against the Utah Hockey Club due to a lower-body injury. The Canadiens announced his injury half an hour bef...
Nov 26, 2024

Alberta takes aim at GHG emissions cap, proposes rules on trespass and data gathering
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government is taking steps to challenge the proposed federal greenhouse gas emissions cap. Suggestions include a legal challenge to the cap, passing ...
Nov 26, 2024

NDP will not support Liberal GST holiday bill unless rebate expanded: Singh
OTTAWA - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says his party will not support a Liberal plan to give Canadians a GST holiday and $250 unless the government expands eligibility for the cheques, saying the rebate l...
Nov 26, 2024

Canadian freestyle ski star Mikael Kingsbury seeks to extend record
Canadian freestyle skier star Mikael Kingsbury is juggling both moguls and fatherhood. The 32-year-old Olympic and world champion from Deux-Montagnes, Que., opens his World Cup season Saturday in Ruka...
Nov 26, 2024

Paul Bernardo denied parole after victims' families plead he be kept behind bars
OTTAWA - Notorious killer and rapist Paul Bernardo has been denied parole for a third time after the families of his victims made an emotional plea to the Parole Board of Canada on Tuesday to keep him...
Nov 26, 2024

13-year-old cricketer Suryavanshi can become India's latest T20 batting sensation
NEW DELHI, India (AP) - A 13-year-old cricketer from India's northern state of Bihar could become the sport's latest Twenty20 batting sensation. The Rajasthan Royals think so highly of Vaibhav Suryava...
Nov 26, 2024

Bombers GM Walters sees no need to blow up roster despite another Grey Cup loss
WINNIPEG - Kyle Walters doesn't believe losing a third consecutive Grey Cup means the Winnipeg Blue Bombers' roster should be blown up. The CFL club's general manager told reporters at his year-end av...
Nov 26, 2024

Another Rose looks to blossom with Canadian women's soccer team in camp in Spain
Jade Rose's job for Canada is to prevent goals. Younger sister Nyah Rose is looking to score them. While 26 appearances, including 25 starts, under her belt, 21-year-old Jade is already a veteran of t...
Nov 26, 2024

Court rejects request to sideline San Jose State volleyball player on grounds she’s transgender
A federal appeals court upheld a ruling Tuesday that allows a San Jose State women's volleyball team member to play in this week's Mountain West Conference tournament after a legal complaint said she ...
Nov 26, 2024

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