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Husband and wife Laing and Jones to make world mixed doubles curling debut
Steeped in international curling experience, Jennifer Jones and Brent Laing are about to embark on something new. The couple have a combined nine national championships, five world titles, three Olymp...
Apr 20, 2023
It will take more than money to fix health care: Canadian Medical Association
OTTAWA - The president of the Canadian Medical Association says the new health funding deal struck between provinces and the federal government represents the biggest nominal injection of cash into Ca...
Apr 20, 2023
Five things to know about the NHL playoffs
The Edmonton Oilers bounced back in a big way last night, something the Toronto Maple Leafs will try to replicate. Here are five things to know as we head into tonight's post-season action: BUNTING'S ...
Apr 20, 2023
NATO chief visits Kyiv for 1st time since Russian invasion
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg is visiting Ukraine for the first time since last year's invasion by Russia, an alliance official said Thursday. "The NATO Secretary Genera...
Apr 20, 2023
Both union, government warn of major service disruptions as a result of strike
OTTAWA - Canada's largest federal public-service union and Ottawa are both warning of likely service disruptions as nearly one-third of all federal workers remain on strike. The job action taken by me...
Apr 20, 2023
Vancouver police promise upgrades to psychological testing following inquest
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Police Department is promising to upgrade psychological interviews for potential new recruits and to seek funding for annual psychological check-ins for all officers. The ple...
Apr 20, 2023
MPs tout supply management as fix for poor countries, aim to shelter from trade deals
OTTAWA - Members of Parliament are rallying to bolster Canada's system of protecting dairy and poultry prices amid trade deals, and suggest developing countries do the same. The House of Commons trade...
Apr 20, 2023
Some U.S. cities may offer model to ease Canada transit violence: experts
TORONTO - As Canadian cities look for ways to combat violence on public transit, experts say strategies south of the border that combine law enforcement, social supports and community engagement could...
Apr 20, 2023
Kings looking to start games stronger against Oilers: 'We can do better'
EDMONTON - If you told an Oilers fan before the first-round series against the Los Angeles Kings that Edmonton would take 2-0 leads in both Games 1 and 2 without trailing in regulation, they'd have be...
Apr 20, 2023
Hintz hat trick as Stars get even with 7-3 win over Wild
DALLAS (AP) - Roope Hintz had a goal in each period, getting his first career hat trick by scoring three different ways, as the Dallas Stars stepped up without Joe Pavelski to get even in their first-...
Apr 20, 2023