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UN Mideast refugee chief says Western funding shortfall could lead to turbulence
OTTAWA - A funding shortfall for fragile Middle Eastern states that host refugees could lead to turbulence in international relations, the UN refugee chief for that region is warning. "The internation...
Dec 9, 2022
As nature talks unfold, here's what '30 by 30' conservation could mean in Canada
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was unequivocal Wednesday when asked if Canada was going to meet its goal to protect one-quarter of all Canadian land and oceans by 2025. "I am happy to say that...
Dec 9, 2022
Progress slow at COP talks although some agreement achieved, says Guilbeault
MONTREAL - Federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says there's been agreement on one of Canada's main goals at the international conference in Montreal aimed at protecting the world's declinin...
Dec 9, 2022
Kerri Einarson defeats Clancy Grandy 8-4 at Grand Slam of Curling's Masters
OAKVILLE, Ont. - Kerri Einarson kept her undefeated run going with a third straight win, defeating Clancy Grandy 8-4 at the Grand Slam of Curling's Masters competition on Thursday night. Einarson of C...
Dec 8, 2022
Pierre-Luc Dubois scores twice, Jets beat Blues 5-2
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Pierre-Luc Dubois scored twice and had an assist, Connor Hellebuyck made 29 saves and the Winnipeg Jets beat the St. Louis Blues 4-2 on Thursday night. Kyle Connor, Blake Wheeler and ...
Dec 8, 2022
California girl licensed to own unicorn - if she finds one
LOS ANGELES (AP) - A girl named Madeline, with a vivid imagination and remarkable awareness of how bureaucracy can dash dreams, got her wish when she asked Los Angeles animal control authorities for a...
Dec 8, 2022
Marner scores to extend point streak to 21 games as Maple Leafs topple Kings 5-0
TORONTO - Mitch Marner extended his franchise-record point streak to 21 games with a second-period goal as the Toronto Maple Leafs earned a 5-0 win over the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday. With Toronto...
Dec 8, 2022
CEBL commission Morreale says BCLA is another chance to showcase Canadian basketball
Mike Morreale says the importance of the Brampton Honey Badgers' participation in the Basketball Champions League Americas is simple. "We need more basketball in the country," Morreale said. Morreale,...
Dec 8, 2022
Alberta NDP says premier's rejection of federal authority lays separation groundwork
EDMONTON - Alberta's NDP Opposition leader says Premier Danielle Smith's comments rejecting the legitimacy of the federal government betray her unspoken plan to lay the groundwork for eventual separat...
Dec 8, 2022
Alberta pediatricians want stronger public health measures for children’s illnesses
CALGARY - Several pediatricians with the Alberta Medical Association are calling for stronger public health measures as children's hospitals continue to feel the strain of several respiratory illnesse...
Dec 8, 2022