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Henrique scores twice, Canada beats Norway 4-2 for first win at worlds
RIGA, Latvia - Captain Adam Henrique had two goals and an assist Wednesday as Canada picked up its first win at the world hockey championship with a 4-2 victory over Norway. Connor Brown had a goal an...
May 26, 2021

Saskatchewan senator believes "better than a 50-50 chance" Bill C-218 will pass
Brent Cotter has come around on the idea of legalized gambling.The independent senator from Saskatchewan admits he initially wasn't a fan of the concept. But that was before seeing first-hand in his h...
May 26, 2021

Feds couldn't keep up with Indigenous communities' demand for nurses, paramedics: AG
OTTAWA - The federal government was unable to meet more than half of the demands for nurses and paramedics from Indigenous communities and organizations during the COVID-19 pandemic, says the auditor ...
May 26, 2021

Quebec legislature members unanimously pass motion in favour of provincial flag emoji
Quebec's legislature has unanimously adopted a motion to pursue the creation of an emoji of the provincial flag. Parti Qubcois member Pascal Brub presented the non-binding motion today in the legislat...
May 26, 2021

Additional relief for Alberta’s tourism industry
The Alberta government is allowing accommodation providers to keep the tourism levy amounts they collect for an additional three months.To ensure money stays in the pockets of Alberta's job creators, ...
May 26, 2021

Maurice: Jets just needed to be 'one goal better' in series with Oilers
WINNIPEG - Dylan DeMelo figures the Winnipeg Jets' unexpected elimination of the favoured Edmonton Oilers might have busted some fantasy playoff brackets.The Jets went back to work Wednesday after tak...
May 26, 2021

Alberta extends small business grant application intake
Application intake for the spring 2021 payment from Alberta's small business grant has been extended to June 30.In April, Alberta's government reopened the Small and Medium Enterprise Relaunch Grant p...
May 26, 2021

Farmed salmon virus source, amplifies disease transmission in wild salmon: B.C. study
VICTORIA - Evidence shows a debilitating virus found in British Columbia salmon was transferred from Atlantic fish farms, which then spread from Pacific aquaculture operations into wild fish, says a s...
May 26, 2021

Blackfalds surpasses 11,000 residents
Officials with the Town of Blackfalds are celebrating the latest municipal census results. The latest headcount shows 11,015 residents now call Blackfalds home, a new record high for the town. It mark...
May 26, 2021

Jason Isbell, Amythyst Kiah lead Americana music awards
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Singer-songwriters Jason Isbell and Amythyst Kiah are both up for three nominations at this year's Americana Honors and Awards show, which will resume in-person after the pande...
May 26, 2021