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UN approves resolution calling for Russia to leave Ukraine
UNITED NATIONS (AP) - The U.N. General Assembly approved a nonbinding resolution Thursday that calls for Russia to end hostilities in Ukraine and demands the withdrawal of its forces, sending a strong...
Feb 23, 2023

Quebec tribunal denies compensation to family of migrant worker who died on farm
MONTREAL - The family of a Guatemalan farm worker crushed to death trying to replace a flat tire on his employer's car says they are disappointed Quebec's labour tribunal denied them compensation. Mar...
Feb 23, 2023

Saskatchewan drops final game at Scotties Tournament of Hearts
Saskatchewan wrapped up play at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts on Thursday with a 7-6 loss to Prince Edward Island.The North Battleford-based rink of Robyn Silvernagle, Kelly Schafer, Sherry Just a...
Feb 23, 2023

Musher takes Canadian Challenge top prize for second straight year
Jesse Terry is a back-to-back winner in the Canadian Challenge Sled Dog Race.He was the first of eight mushers in the 10-dog race to cross the finish line, having done so at 9:08 p.m. on Wednesday. He...
Feb 23, 2023

Auger-Aliassime, Shapovalov among Canadian tennis players on the rise: McEnroe
VANCOUVER - Tennis legend John McEnroe went into last year's Laver Cup an underdog. He'd captained Team World through the first four iterations of the international tournament, falling each time to a ...
Feb 23, 2023

Canada to introduce open work permit for Iranians, simplify process to stay
OTTAWA - The federal government is rolling out special temporary measures to make it easier for Iranians in Canada to stay. As of March 1, measures will come into effect to simplify the process for Ir...
Feb 23, 2023

Israel approves over 7,000 settlement homes, groups say
JERUSALEM (AP) - Israel's far-right government has granted approval for over 7,000 new homes in Jewish settlements in the West Bank, settlement backers and opponents said Thursday. The move defies gro...
Feb 23, 2023

Olivia, Noah top lists of most popular baby names in Saskatchewan in 2022
Olivia reigned supreme again in Saskatchewan in 2022.According to eHealth, Olivia was the most popular baby name for girls born in the province last year - the eighth straight year that name has toppe...
Feb 23, 2023

Accused extremist recruiter Awso Peshdary pleads guilty to terrorism-related charges
OTTAWA - An accused recruiter for the Islamic State military group has renounced his previous extremism and pleaded guilty to terrorism offences in an Ottawa courtroom. Awso Peshdary's criminal trial ...
Feb 23, 2023

Calgary Stampeders sign veteran Canadian offensive lineman Campbell
CALGARY - The Calgary Stampeders signed veteran Canadian offensive lineman Jamal Campbell on Thursday. Campbell, 29, became a CFL free agent Feb. 14. The six-foot-five, 292-pound Toronto native appear...
Feb 23, 2023