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B.C. budget expected to stay the course as economic growth moderates
VICTORIA - British Columbia's finance minister is promising to stay the course in her next budget to be tabled Tuesday in the legislature, while also monitoring potential storm clouds loomin...
Feb 17, 2020
Telus and affiliates tell customers they've already met Liberal rate-cut pledge
OTTAWA - One of Canada's major mobile service providers appears to have set the stage for a battle with Ottawa over the timing of proposed wireless rate cuts. Telus and affiliated brands Koo...
Feb 17, 2020
US to fly home Americans stuck on quarantined ship in Japan
TOKYO - The U.S. says Americans aboard a quarantined cruise ship will be flown back home on a chartered flight Sunday, but that they will face another two-week quarantine. About 380 Americans are aboa...
Feb 17, 2020
Trading quarantines, Americans from cruise land in US
TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. - One of two charter flights carrying cruise ship passengers from Japan landed at a California air force base early Monday, starting the clock on a quarantine period at t...
Feb 17, 2020
Hawaii police say thieves took $1K worth of pungent fruit
HONOLULU - Police in Hawaii are investigating the theft of fruit valued at about $1,000 including durian, which is known for its powerful odor. Two men entered a property in Hilo on the Big Island and...
Feb 16, 2020
Bridges, Zion lead U.S. over World in Rising Stars Challenge
CHICAGO - Miles Bridges soared like his boss in Chicago. Zion Williamson delivered his share of punishing dunks, even damaging the rim. It all added up to a high-flying start to the All-Star weekend. ...
Feb 16, 2020
Nathan Beaulieu's first goal of the season lifts Jets over Blackhawks
WINNIPEG - Defenceman Nathan Beaulieu's first goal of the season at 1:36 of the third period held up as the game winner as the Winnipeg Jets beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 on Sunday. Playing in his 2...
Feb 16, 2020
Melker Karlsson, Timo Meier lift San Jose Sharks over Winnipeg Jets 3-2
WINNIPEG - San Jose Sharks goalie Aaron Dell was feeling a bit fortunate to skate away with a 3-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Friday. Sharks forwards Melker Karlsson and Timo Meier scored goals ...
Feb 16, 2020
Sabres score 3 third-period goals in 5-2 win over Toronto
BUFFALO, N.Y. - Jack Eichel scored the go-ahead goal as part of a three-goal surge in a 91-second third-period span, and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-2 on Sunday night. Johan Lars...
Feb 16, 2020
Artem Anisimov scores winner, Senators beat Stars 4-3 in overtime
OTTAWA - Artem Anisimov scored at 3:48 of overtime to give the Ottawa Senators a 4-3 win over the Dallas Stars Sunday night. Jean-Gabriel Pageau, Brady Tkachuk and Tyler Ennis also scored for the Sena...
Feb 16, 2020
