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Robertson, Schmaltz and Shesterkin named NHL's three stars of the week
NEW YORK - Dallas Stars left-wing Jason Robertson, Arizona Coyotes centre Nick Schmaltz and New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin have been named the NHL's three stars of the week. Robertson had...
Mar 07, 2022
CP NewsAlert: Alberta to reduce gas tax, offering $150 rebate on electricity bills
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says the province is taking action on high energy prices by reducing its tax on gasoline. He says the price at the pump will drop by 13 cents per litre. He also...
Mar 07, 2022
World No. 21 Fernandez to lead Canada's Billie Jean King Cup team against Latvia
MONTREAL - Leylah Fernandez will lead Canada into a Billie Jean King Cup qualifying tie against Latvia next month in Vancouver. The 19-year-old Fernandez is Canada's top-ranked women's tennis player a...
Mar 07, 2022
Merritt considering 3D printing homes
MERRITT, B.C. - Even prior to the November floods, the city of Merritt was in a severe housing crisis. After the floods, that issues has only been intensified with approximately 100 homes lost to floo...
Mar 07, 2022
Pentagon to shut down leaking fuel tank facility in Hawaii
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Defense Department will permanently shut down the Navy's massive fuel tank facility in Hawaii that leaked petroleum into Pearl Harbor's tap water, and will remove all the fuel, T...
Mar 07, 2022
Canada planning for global food emergency, as Ukraine attack risks wheat supply
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the "ripple effects" of Russia's invasion in Ukraine include major disruptions to the United Nations Food program. Trudeau is in Europe this week as Canada ...
Mar 07, 2022
Arctic co-operation and study must continue despite Russian attack in: U.S. envoy
A top United States government official says there are plenty of issues to keep like-minded Arctic nations busy after Russia's invasion of Ukraine forced seven of them to pause their participation in ...
Mar 07, 2022
In Selma, foot soldier’s kin boosts youth voting rights role
For longer than Elliott Smith can recall, annual commemorations of the historic voting rights marches from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, doubled as family reunions. He first attended as a newborn. At ...
Mar 07, 2022
Trudeau opens door to more military spending in response to Russian invasion
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is opening the door to spending more on Canada's military in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Trudeau is in London today for meetings with British Prime...
Mar 07, 2022
Koe, Dunstone and Bottcher post victories to remain unbeaten at Tim Hortons Brier
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - Alberta's Kevin Koe and Matt Dunstone's Wild Card Two team posted victories Monday to remain on top of the Pool A standings at the Tim Hortons Brier. Koe defeated Yukon's Thomas Sc...
Mar 07, 2022
