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Sask. NDP pledging to tax province’s wealthiest people
Saskatchewan New Democratic Party leader Ryan Meili launched his campaign in Saskatoon Wednesday by pledging to implement a wealth tax if he is elected premier.Standing on the banks of the South Saska...
Sep 30, 2020
As Brazil's wetlands burned, government did little to help
PORTO JOFRE, Brazil - After hours navigating Brazil's Pantanal wetlands in search of jaguars earlier this month, Daniel Moura beached his boat to survey the fire damage. In every direction, he saw onl...
Sep 30, 2020
Canadiens sign goaltender Michael McNiven to one-year, two-way contract
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens have signed goaltender Michael McNiven to a one-year, two-way contract. The contract is worth US$700,000 in the NHL and $75,000 in the American Hockey League. The 23-...
Sep 30, 2020
Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole lambastes Liberals' handing of pandemic
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole used his first speech in the House of Commons as party leader to lambaste the Liberal government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In his formal reply to t...
Sep 30, 2020
Canada's Alphonso Davies helps Bayern beat Dortmund 3-2 to lift German Super Cup
MUNICH - Canadian Alphonso Davies set up a goal as Bayern Munich added to its trophy haul Wednesday, beating Borussia Dortmund 3-2 to hoist the German Super Cup. Bayern has already won the Bundesliga,...
Sep 30, 2020
Finally! Freeman leads Braves over Reds 1-0 in 13 innings
ATLANTA - Freddie Freeman singled home the winning run in the 13th inning, finally ending the longest scoreless duel in post-season history as the Atlanta Braves defeated the Cincinnati Reds 1-0 in th...
Sep 30, 2020
Astros sweep as Twins lose 18th straight in playoffs
MINNEAPOLIS - Carlos Correa hit a two-out, tiebreaking home run in the seventh inning for the Houston Astros, who produced another stifling pitching performance and swept Minnesota with a 3-1 victory ...
Sep 30, 2020
Virus outbreak pushes Steelers-Titans to Monday or Tuesday
NASHVILLE - The Tennessee Titans have at least one more day to see if the team's coronavirus outbreak is under control before their game with the Steelers is rescheduled for Monday or Tuesday. Only on...
Sep 30, 2020
Judge approves $800M payout plan for Vegas shooting victims
LAS VEGAS - A court on Wednesday approved a total of $800 million in payouts from casino company MGM Resorts International and its insurers to more than 4,400 relatives and victims of the Las Vegas St...
Sep 30, 2020
Progressive Conservatives hope to gain ground in Sask.
It might be a difficult path ahead, but the Progressive Conservative (PC) Party of Saskatchewan is hoping to gain some ground in the Oct. 26 provincial election.In 2016, PC candidates received 5,571 v...
Sep 30, 2020