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Montreal Canadiens GM says he would be disappointed to miss the playoffs
BROSSARD, Que. - Even if the Montreal Canadiens have already exceeded expectations this season, Marc Bergevin said Monday he'll be disappointed if the club finds itself out of the playo...
Apr 01, 2019
Canadian monitors say Ukraine election withstood Russian meddling
OTTAWA - A former Canadian foreign minister monitoring the Ukraine election says Sunday's ballot was free and fair but suffered from Russia blocking voters in areas of the country it controls. Ll...
Apr 01, 2019
Project WILD: Application deadline
Applications close tonight for Alberta country musicians to take part in a unique province-wide artist development program.Applications for Project WILD close at 11:59 p.m. on Monday April 1, 2019.Pro...
Apr 01, 2019
Alberta Liberals announce Affordable Dental Care Platform
Alberta Liberal Leader David Khan announced the party's Affordable Dental Care Platform while on the campaign trail in Calgary on Monday. "Alberta Liberals will make dental care more affordable and ac...
Apr 01, 2019
Trump pressure on Cuba could hit Canadian companies, business leaders warn
OTTAWA - Business leaders are warning that the Trump administration's threat to tighten the U.S. embargo on Cuba could sideswipe Canadian companies doing business on the Caribbean island just off Flor...
Apr 01, 2019
Kenney says carbon tax no April Fool's joke
On the campaign trail Monday, Jason Kenney told an Edmonton audience a United Conservative Government would save Albertans from the Notley/Trudeau Alliance's planned 11.2 cents per litre carbon tax on...
Apr 01, 2019 UCP
Speaker issues update of dress code at B.C. legislature; sleeveless dresses OK
VICTORIA - The Speaker of B.C.'s legislature says a preliminary review of the building's dress code now permits women to wear sleeveless dresses and sleeveless shirts. Darryl Plecas says a full dress ...
Apr 01, 2019
Huddersfield experiences joint earliest relegation from EPL
LONDON - What seems like an inglorious departure from the English Premier League is far from it for Huddersfield. Its fate sealed with six games remaining after losing at Crystal Palace 2-0 on Saturda...
Apr 01, 2019
"Harry Potter" books burned at Catholic parish in Poland
WARSAW, Poland - Priests at a Catholic parish in northern Poland have burned books, including the "Harry Potter" series, and other items that their owners said had evil forces. Images from the burning...
Apr 01, 2019
Notley touting oil-by-rail plan
Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley is continuing to tout her party's plan to move the province's oil-by-rail plan until more pipelines are built.On Monday, Notley spoke directly to Calgarians suggesting...
Apr 01, 2019 The Canadian Press