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Legalizing hard drugs not a 'panacea' to opioids crisis, Trudeau says
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he's unconvinced that decriminalizing hard drugs is a "panacea" to the country's ongoing opioids crisis, and other options need a chance before conside...
Dec 21, 2019
Supreme Court ruling nixes U.S. ads for Canadian Super Bowl viewers
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada has blown the whistle on a federal regulatory decision that allowed viewers to watch keenly anticipated American commercials during the Super Bowl b...
Dec 21, 2019
Dad who killed daughters must serve at least 22 years before parole
VICTORIA - A British Columbia father who committed the "vengeful" and "unspeakable" murders of his two daughters on Christmas Day in 2017 has been sentenced to life in prison without chance of pa...
Dec 21, 2019
Adam Scott trails by 2 after 2 rounds at the Australian PGA
GOLD COAST, Australia - Adam Scott was two strokes off the lead and tied for third place after a second-round 5-under 67 at the Australian PGA championship at Royal Pines on Friday. The leader was Chi...
Dec 21, 2019
Corning, other snowboarders dazzle crowd at Braves' ballpark
ATLANTA - Charlie Culberson watched in wonder as Chris Corning flipped four times off a 5-meter jump to stick a perfect landing and make a bit of snowboarding history in a Big Air competition. Culbers...
Dec 20, 2019
Tristan Jarry, Penguins beat Oilers 5-2
EDMONTON - Tristan Jarry made 26 saves and Jared McCann scored the eventual winner as the Pittsburgh Penguins emerged with a 5-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Friday night. Chad Ruhwed...
Dec 20, 2019
Allen makes 35 saves, Blues beat Oilers 2-1
ST. LOUIS - Blues coach Craig Berube took a chance and challenged a late goal. Even though it didn't work out, his players soon rewarded his faith in them. Brayden Schenn scored, Jake Allen made 35 sa...
Dec 20, 2019
Lowry has triple-double in Raptors' victory over Pistons
DETROIT - The Toronto Raptors beat Detroit but lost two more players in the process. "A win with a heavy price," coach Nick Nurse said. Kyle Lowry had 20 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists for a tripl...
Dec 20, 2019
Maple Leafs 6, Rangers 3
NEW YORK - William Nylander and Mitchell Marner each scored their second goal of the game early in the third period to help the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the New York Rangers 6-3 on Friday night. Pierr...
Dec 20, 2019
NOW: Heavy police presence in south Red Deer
A 69-year-old man is dead after he was shot at the Walmart Supercentre in south Red Deer.Cst. Shelly Nasheim with Alberta RCMP says the man was shot in the entrance to the store at around 6:45 p.m. Fr...
Dec 20, 2019 (rdnewsNOW/Sheldon Spackman)