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Confusion over RCMP leadership roles marked early investigation of N.S. mass shooting
HALIFAX - When a man disguised as a Mountie started killing people in northern Nova Scotia two years ago, there was considerable confusion over who was in charge of the RCMP operation, newly released ...
May 17, 2022
Two "Bluewater Survivors" say they were re-victimized by gymnastics investigation
Former gymnast Abby Spadafora and another of the 11 athletes known as the Bluewater Survivors publicly criticized the handling of their abuse complaint by Gymnastics Canada, saying they were re-victim...
May 17, 2022
Calgary Flames forward Elias Lindholm named finalist for Selke Trophy
NEW YORK - Calgary Flames centre Elias Lindholm is one of three finalists for the Frank J. Selke Trophy. The annual honour is presented to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the g...
May 17, 2022
Rigmor Clarke Exhibition at Chapel Gallery - North Battleford
Rigmor Clarke will be exhibiting her work at the Chapel Gallery, North Battleford, 891 99th St.Black Spruce, Muskeg, Pine and Rocky Shore will be on display May 21st. - July 3rd and is an Exhibit of l...
May 17, 2022
Blue Jays second baseman Santiago Espinal stretches hit streak to 10 games
TORONTO - Santiago Espinal has been putting up impressive numbers all May for the Toronto Blue Jays, including a 10-game hit streak. But does he know it? Vaguely. "No, no, no, not really. I just go ou...
May 17, 2022
Sweden signs NATO request, Finland formally endorses move
STOCKHOLM (AP) - Finland's Parliament has overwhelmingly endorsed a bid from the Nordic country's government to join NATO. Lawmakers at the 200-seat Eduskunta legislature voted 188-8 Tuesday to approv...
May 17, 2022
Five things to know about the National Hockey League playoffs
Here are five things to know as we head into Tuesday's post-season action: BATTLE OF FLORIDA The two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning and the Presidents' Trophy-winning Florida ...
May 17, 2022
Construction begins on Battlefords Humane Society facility
The building phase is underway for the Battlefords Humane Society.The animal shelter's efforts to create a boarding, grooming and training facility officially broke ground on Monday to kickoff constru...
May 17, 2022
Hezbollah, allies lose their majority in Lebanon parliament
BEIRUT (AP) - Lebanon's militant Hezbollah group and its allies have lost the parliament majority they had held since 2018, according to final results from the Lebanese elections released Tuesday. Hez...
May 17, 2022
Vaping vs cigarettes, royals visit Newfoundland and Labrador : In The News for May 17
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of May 17 ... What we are watching in Canada ... ...
May 17, 2022