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Academic troubled by MPs' refusal to share newsletters with researchers
OTTAWA - While MPs send out newsletters to get the public's attention, many of them are refusing to share these taxpayer-funded mailouts with academics for research purposes. "The secrecy (with which)...
Jan 14, 2023
'Gift for all': Nunavut TV channel looks be in the homes of every Canadian
OTTAWA - As a little girl in the early '80s, Lucy Tulugarjuk said she would spend most of her time playing outside instead of in front of a screen. Her family and friends in Igloolik, Nvt., did not ow...
Jan 14, 2023
China reports almost 60,000 COVID-related deaths
BEIJING (AP) - China on Saturday reported nearly 60,000 deaths in people who had COVID-19 since early December following complaints the government was failing to release data about the status of the p...
Jan 14, 2023
Ukrainian officials report Russian missile attack on Kyiv
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - A series of explosions were heard in Kyiv on Saturday morning before the air raid sirens were turned on. Deputy head of Ukraine's presidential office Kyrylo Tymoshenko said on Tel...
Jan 14, 2023
McDavid nets 2 goals, assist as Oilers scorch Sharks 7-1
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - Connor McDavid had two goals and an assist, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the San Jose Sharks 7-1 on Friday night. Leon Draisaitl and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins each a goal and two ass...
Jan 13, 2023
Iran hangs former defense ministry official over spy claim
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Iran said Saturday it had executed a dual Iranian-British national who once worked for its defense ministry, despite an international outcry over his death sentence ...
Jan 13, 2023
Guerrero, Jays reach $14.5M deal, skip arbitration
TORONTO (AP) - Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Toronto Blue Jays avoided salary arbitration Friday night by agreeing to a $14.5 million contract for next season. Toronto had 12 players eligible for arbi...
Jan 13, 2023
Scheifele scores twice as Jets dump Penguins 4-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) - Mark Scheifele scored twice, including the go-ahead goal late in the second period and the Winnipeg Jets soared past the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-1 on Friday night. Scheifele's first go...
Jan 13, 2023
Montgomery leaves trash talk behind in Vegas to lead Sony
HONOLULU (AP) - PGA Tour rookie Taylor Montgomery quietly went about his work with a 4-under 66 on Friday for the early lead in the Sony Open, hardly looking like a guy who would willingly trash talk ...
Jan 13, 2023
CFJC Midday - Digital technology making it possible to fabricate permanent crowns in one visit; Dr. Rudy Wassenaar and your oral health
Williams Lake Dentist Dr. Rudy Wassenaar talks about the capability to fabricate permanent crowns in just one visit, and outlines the process on replacing dentures with prosthetic teeth.
Jan 13, 2023
