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Battle looms between Canadian defence officials, decision-makers after federal budget
OTTAWA - A battle is brewing between Canadian defence officials and federal decision-makers as the Trudeau government looks for ways to save billions of dollars over the next few years. Experts say la...
Apr 04, 2023
Federal Court to hear further arguments against government's use of Emergencies Act
OTTAWA - The Federal Court is slated to hear more concerns today about the Liberal government's use of the Emergencies Act to quell "Freedom Convoy" protests early last year. Counsel for the Canadian ...
Apr 04, 2023
'A beautiful community:' Universities open lounges for Black students
TORONTO - Spaces designated for students from marginalized backgrounds are spreading across Canadian universities, as officials say they are a necessary and overdue response to decades of racism on ca...
Apr 04, 2023
Train derailment near The Hague kills 1, injures several
VOORSCHOTEN, Netherlands (AP) - A train derailed near The Hague in the early hours of Tuesday, sending two carriages into a field next to the tracks, Dutch emergency services said. One person died and...
Apr 04, 2023
UConn wins March Madness with 76-59 smothering of SDSU
HOUSTON (AP) - UConn topped off one of the most impressive March Madness runs in history Monday night, clamping down early and breaking it open late to bring home its fifth national title with a 76-59...
Apr 03, 2023
UConn wins March Madness with 76-59 smothering of SDSU
HOUSTON (AP) - UConn topped off one of the most impressive March Madness runs in history Monday night, clamping down early and breaking it open late to bring home its fifth national title with a 76-59...
Apr 03, 2023
Singer, Lopez lead Royals past Blue Jays 9-5 for 1st win
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Brady Singer pitched five effective innings, MJ Melendez hit a two-run homer and the Kansas City Royals broke loose early to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 9-5 on Monday night for ...
Apr 03, 2023
Lawyer: Ex-Maryland political aide dead after manhunt
BALTIMORE (AP) - A former Maryland political aide wanted on corruption charges died Monday after he was wounded while being confronted by law enforcement agents, his wife's lawyer said, following a ma...
Apr 03, 2023
Orioles' Bradish struck on foot by liner, leaves vs. Rangers
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Baltimore starter Kyle Bradish left the Orioles' game against the Texas Rangers in the second inning of a scoreless game after being struck on the right foot by a line drive. J...
Apr 03, 2023
Living Sky School Division launches Innovation Fund
Living Sky School Division (LSKYSD) is launching a new fundraising initiative as an added boost for more support for student programming.Board chair Ronna Pethick told battlefordsNOW the fundraiser wi...
Apr 03, 2023