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Alaska governor slashes university budget by $130 million
JUNEAU, Alaska - Gov. Mike Dunleavy slashed the University of Alaska system budget by $130 million on Friday, part of more than $400 million in vetoes he characterized as difficult but necessary amid ...
Jun 30, 2019
Roughriders talking about must-win game vs. Argonauts in Week 3 of CFL season
REGINA - It may only be the third game of the season but the Saskatchewan Roughriders already appear to be facing a must-win situation when they host the Toronto Argonauts at Mosaic Stadium on Monday....
Jun 30, 2019
Kamloops airport celebrating 80 years with re-dedication ceremony
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Airport will celebrate its 80th anniversary on Tuesday (July 2) by recognizing the CF-5 Freedom Fighter monument.In 2018, the eye catching display for the Kamloops 419 Squadron was...
Jun 30, 2019 Image Credit: Kamloops Airport
Marcus Stroman named Blue Jays all-star; Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in home run derby
TORONTO - Ace right-handed pitcher Marcus Stroman will be the Toronto Blue Jays representative at Major League Baseball's all-star game next week. The 28-year-old Stroman, 5-9 with a 3.18 earned-run a...
Jun 30, 2019
Taylor Swift pens scathing post about Scooter Braun
LOS ANGELES - Taylor Swift is not staying silent over the sale of her masters to Scooter Braun. In a scathing Tumblr post Sunday, the pop superstar writes she is sad and grossed out that her music cat...
Jun 30, 2019
Rapinoe scores twice to lead US past France 2-1 in World Cup
PARIS - Controversy didn't drive Megan Rapinoe, the big moment did. Rapinoe turned turmoil into triumph Friday night, scoring twice in the much-anticipated clash with host France to send the defending...
Jun 30, 2019
Kansas City Royals edge Toronto Blue Jays 7-6 thanks to five-run inning
TORONTO - A five-run outburst in the third inning was enough for the Kansas City Royals to beat the Blue Jays 7-6 on Sunday to end Toronto's small two-game win streak. The Royals had 11 hits before a ...
Jun 30, 2019
Many travellers willing to take road trips over flying, according to BC Hydro survey
VANCOUVER - According to the latest survey from BC Hydro, many British Columbians are willing to reduce their carbon footprint by driving instead of flying. Released Friday (June 28), the survey says ...
Jun 30, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
CBSA has removed fewer than 900 of 45,000 'irregular' asylum-seekers since 2017
OTTAWA - The Canada Border Services Agency has removed fewer than 900 "irregular" asylum-seekers who have applied for refugee protection in Canada through a loophole in asylum laws...
Jun 30, 2019
Oilers put defenceman Andrej Sekera on waivers for the purpose of a buyout
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers will have a little extra money to work with when free agency opens. The club announced Sunday it has placed defenceman Andrej Sekera on unconditional waivers for the pur...
Jun 30, 2019
