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Kenney, Moe condemn Biden's plan to scrap Keystone XL on Day 1 of presidency
OTTAWA - The premiers of Alberta and Saskatchewan are condemning Joe Biden's plan to scrap the Keystone XL pipeline expansion on his first day as U.S. president. Biden's plan is outlined in transition...
Jan 18, 2021
Maple Leafs lose goalie Dell to waivers; forward Robertson out around four weeks
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs have lost goaltender Aaron Dell to the waiver wire. The New Jersey Devils claimed Dell a day after the Maple Leafs put the goaltender on waivers, along with veteran f...
Jan 18, 2021
World shares subdued despite strong growth data from China
Stock markets got off to a slow start for the week despite news that the Chinese economy grew 2.3% in 2020 after a sharp contraction early in the year. Shares fell in London and Tokyo on Monday but ad...
Jan 18, 2021
IIHF pulls hockey worlds from Belarus, seeks new host
ZURICH - The hockey world championships were pulled from Belarus on Monday following pressure from opposition groups and a threatened boycott by sponsors. The International Ice Hockey Federation cited...
Jan 18, 2021
COVID-19 exposures at Juniper Ridge Elementary, Valleyview Secondary, SouthKam Secondary
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops-Thompson School District is informing the public about three more school exposures to COVID-19 last week.Single-day exposures are listed at Juniper Ridge Elementary and Valleyview ...
Jan 18, 2021
IIHF pulls hockey worlds from Belarus, seeks new host
ZURICH - The hockey world championships were pulled from Belarus on Monday following pressure from opposition groups and a threatened boycott by sponsors. The International Ice Hockey Federation cited...
Jan 18, 2021
Ottawa Redblacks re-sign LB Fernandez, WR Saunders and RB Flanders
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Redblacks have re-signed linebacker Jerod Fernandez, wide receiver Jalen Saunders and running back Timothy Flanders. Fernandez joined the Redblacks during the 2019 season after spe...
Jan 18, 2021
Michelin France stars awarded in virtual ceremony
PARIS - France's Michelin Guide, which has long served as a bible for foodies, is adapting its awards ceremony in Paris for the year that was like no other - 2020. It is handing out its stars for the ...
Jan 18, 2021
China economy grows in 2020 as rebound from virus gains
BEIJING - China eked out 2.3% economic growth in 2020, likely becoming the only major economy to expand as shops and factories reopened relatively early from a shutdown to fight the coronavirus while ...
Jan 18, 2021
Inauguration rehearsal evacuated after fire in homeless camp
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Capitol complex temporarily locked down Monday during a rehearsal for President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration after a fire in a homeless encampment roughly a mile away sent a pl...
Jan 18, 2021
