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Toronto Maple Leafs trade Soshnikov to Blues for 2019 fourth round pick
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded forward Nikita Soshnikov to the St. Louis Blues in exchange for the Blues’ fourth round draft pick in 2019. The Blues announced the trade on Thursda...
Feb 15, 2018
National Energy Board issues new approvals for Trans Mountain pipeline
CALGARY - The National Energy Board has issued three decisions for the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion approving the tunnel route through Burnaby, B.C., and allowing construction to begin on a tunne...
Feb 15, 2018
Three more flu-related deaths in Central Zone
Three more Central Albertans have died over the past week as a result of influenza, according to the latest numbers from Alberta Health Services. That brings the total number of flu-related deaths in ...
Feb 15, 2018
Los Angeles airport people mover project advances
LOS ANGELES - The long-sought goal of being able to get in and out of Los Angeles International Airport via an automated people mover instead of by car or bus has taken a step forward with a recommend...
Feb 15, 2018
Jays sign left hand pitcher Jaime Garcia to $8 million one-year contract
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays signed left handed pitcher Jaime Garcia to a one-year contract for the 2018 season on Thursday. The $8 million contract comes with a club option for the 2019 season. Th...
Feb 15, 2018
5 referred to juvenile court in North Dakota hazing incident
FARGO, N.D. - Authorities referred five boys to juvenile court Thursday following alleged misconduct in the boys’ locker room at a small North Dakota school. The Richland County Sheriff’s ...
Feb 15, 2018
Analyst says shippers switching to CP Rail as CN Rail service deteriorates
Service on Canadian National Railway Co. has deteriorated to the point that clients are switching their cargoes to rival Canadian Pacific Railway, Walter Spracklin, a financial analyst for RBC Dominio...
Feb 15, 2018
Government asked to approve more money to 'stabilize' Phoenix pay system
OTTAWA - MPs are being asked to approve more spending for “stabilization” of the government’s problem-plagued electronic pay system, including a $14 million loan to the unions repres...
Feb 15, 2018
Habitat for Humanity breaks ground on new duplex in Aspen Ridge
Two more families in Red Deer are getting a helping hand toward owning a home of their own. Habitat for Humanity Red Deer held a ground breaking ceremony Thursday afternoon for its latest duplex proje...
Feb 15, 2018
Nova Scotia principals to get a year to decide status with union: minister
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia public school principals and vice-principals will be given a year to choose between losing their union membership or returning to classroom teaching and remaining in the union. E...
Feb 15, 2018