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Flames top Sharks 5-3, clinch conference, division crowns
SAN JOSE, Calif. - It wasn't discussed before the Calgary Flames took the ice Sunday night. It didn't have to be. With a first divisional championship in 13 years within their grasp, they left nothing...
Apr 02, 2019
Canadiens double up Lightning 4-2 to stay in thick of playoff race
MONTREAL - Artturi Lehkonen and Max Domi scored third-period goals to give the Canadiens a 4-2 win over the league-best Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday night, keeping the Canadiens within rea...
Apr 02, 2019
Michelle Williams aids cause of equal pay for equal work
WASHINGTON - Michelle Williams, who has seen first hand the disparity in men and women's pay, joined lawmakers and activists Tuesday in the Capitol to support the principle of equal pay for equal work...
Apr 02, 2019
Venezuela lawmakers strip opposition leader of his immunity
CARACAS, Venezuela - Venezuelan lawmakers loyal to President Nicolas Maduro have stripped opposition leader Juan Guaido of his immunity from prosecution. The move by the government-backed National Con...
Apr 02, 2019
Blue Jays sign outfielder Randal Grichuk to a US$52-million five-year extension.
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have signed outfielder Randal Grichuk to a US$52-million five-year contract extension. The new deal covers the 2019 to 2023 seasons. The 27-year-old was slated to make ...
Apr 02, 2019
Michigan State knocks off Duke 68-67 to make Final Four
WASHINGTON - Cassius Winston missed an open jump shot but was right there for the rebound. Without hesitating, he stepped back and swished a 3-pointer. "Now is not the time to doubt yourself," Winston...
Apr 02, 2019
B.C. introduces law to prevent money laundering, tax evasion in real estate
VICTORIA - British Columbia has introduced legislation for Canada's first public registry of property owners to prevent hidden ownership in an effort to stop tax evasion and money ...
Apr 02, 2019
Alberta Party proposes northern rail route for oil exports
Getting our product to tidewater and access to international markets is essential to growing our economy. The Alberta Party will not only push for pipelines, but we will also pursue other creative rou...
Apr 02, 2019 Alberta Party Leader Stephen Mandel says his party would explore a northern rail route through Alaska to get Alberta's energy products to tide water.
Former union official pleads guilty in corruption probe
DETROIT - A former labour leader pleaded guilty Tuesday to conspiring to enrich himself and others by having Fiat Chrysler pay for meals, golf and other perks, although he tried to soften his conduct ...
Apr 02, 2019
'Pharma Bro' in solitary confinement for alleged phone use
NEW YORK - Pharmaceutical honcho Martin Shkreli has been banished to solitary confinement amid allegations he was running his drug company from federal prison using a contraband smartphone, a person f...
Apr 02, 2019