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In the news today, April 17
Five stories in the news for Wednesday, April 17 --- LOONIE MARKING GAY 'EQUALITY' SPARKS CONCERN A new commemorative loonie is sparking concern among academics and advocates who f...
Apr 17, 2019
Liberals find anti-Trudeau sentiment on campaign trail in Prince Edward Island
OTTAWA - When voters in Prince Edward Island go to the polls next week, they'll be making their choice without any input from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Even though polls suggest Wade MacLauc...
Apr 17, 2019
Feds could tell you when to drive if carbon price law stands, court told
TORONTO - The federal government will end up with the power to regulate almost every facet of life - such as when you can drive or where you can live - if its law aimed at curbing harmful greenho...
Apr 17, 2019
Missing and murdered Indigenous women's inquiry wages court fight for RCMP files
OTTAWA - The national inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women is fighting in court for access to two RCMP files the national police force is refusing to hand over. The inquiry is ...
Apr 17, 2019
Fleury gets 15th playoff shutout, Vegas beats Sharks 5-0
LAS VEGAS - Max Pacioretty had two goals and two assists, Marc-Andre Fleury earned his 15th playoff shutout and the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the San Jose Sharks 5-0 on Tuesday night for a 3-1 lea...
Apr 17, 2019
Alberta Party voted out of legislature
The Alberta Party has been shut out of the provincial legislature.The party, which was hoping to make inroads in the 2019 election, lost all three seats it previously held in the legislature on Tuesda...
Apr 16, 2019
Innisfail-Sylvan Lake remains UCP blue with Dreeshen
Devin Dreeshen has been re-elected as MLA for Innisfail-Sylvan Lake.The UCP candidate first elected in a 2018 by-election garnered well over 17,000 votes in the riding, far beyond second place finishe...
Apr 16, 2019
Nixon easily wins second term as MLA
United Conservative Party candidate Jason Nixon has been re-elected as MLA for the Rimbey-Rocky Mountain House-Sundre riding. This will be Nixon's second term in office after being elected Wildrose ML...
Apr 16, 2019
Stone powers Vegas past San Jose 6-3
LAS VEGAS - After losing in the Stanley Cup Final last June, the Vegas Golden Knights looked to bolster their forward depth by trading for Max Pacioretty and signing Paul Stastny before the season. At...
Apr 16, 2019
Connor scores in OT as Jets beat Blues 2-1 to even series
ST. LOUIS - Kyle Connor scored 6:02 into overtime and the Winnipeg Jets beat the St. Louis Blues 2-1 on Tuesday night to tie their best-of-seven Western Conference playoff series at two games apiece. ...
Apr 16, 2019