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"He's a leader of men:' Dyce setting the standard at Redblacks camp
OTTAWA - After three consecutive losing seasons, the Ottawa Redblacks are aiming to be a competitive force in the CFL's East Division. A big step toward doing that will be figuring out how to defend t...
May 18, 2023
Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. not in starting lineup again due to sore knee
TORONTO - Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the New York Yankees due to a sore right knee. The first baseman was hurt on Tuesday night ...
May 18, 2023
Videos show officers rushing gunman in New Mexico rampage that killed 3 women
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) - Video recordings released by police Thursday of this week's deadly rampage in New Mexico show someone saying "kill me" on a home's doorbell camera and officers rushing toward the...
May 18, 2023
Danielle Smith, Rachel Notley set for Alberta leaders debate tonight
EDMONTON - On the same day Alberta's two main election rivals were to square off in a debate ahead of the May 29 vote, the province's ethics commissioner found United Conservative Leader Danielle Smit...
May 18, 2023
Liberal gun-control bill headed to Senate following passage by House of Commons
OTTAWA - Almost a year after its introduction, MPs have passed a gun-control bill that would cement restrictions on handguns, increase penalties for firearm trafficking and try to curb homemade ghost ...
May 18, 2023
Non-profit to get new warehouse to store recovered food in Nanaimo, B.C.
NANAIMO, B.C. - The British Columbia government is kicking in $7 million to go toward building a warehouse in Nanaimo for a local non-profit that distributes food to people in need across Vancouver Is...
May 18, 2023
Emissions from wildfires hit record high in 2021 as climate change drives fire threat
OTTAWA - Emissions from wildfires hit a new record in 2021, producing more greenhouse gases than the oil and gas sector and heavy industry combined. With a total estimated carbon footprint of 270 mill...
May 18, 2023
B.C. reports 120% increase in prescriptions after pharmacists gain new powers
VANCOUVER - British Columbia government figures show a 120 per cent increase in the number of prescriptions renewed or adjusted after the province expanded pharmacists' powers last October, part of an...
May 18, 2023
'Watch out': Alouettes' Stanback ready to showcase talents after last year's injury
TROIS-RIVIRES, Que. - Montreal Alouettes running back William Stanback lost 10 pounds over the off-season, but he hasn't lost any confidence. Coming off a 2021 season where he led the CFL with 1,176 r...
May 18, 2023
Police officers neglected duty in Saskatchewan toddler's death: complaints commission
PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. - The Public Complaints Commission in Saskatchewan has found police officers neglected their duty before an Indigenous toddler was killed in Prince Albert. Thirteen-month-old Tann...
May 18, 2023
