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Diane Rehm testifies for assisted-death bill in Maryland
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Retired radio talk show host Diane Rehm is speaking in favour of a Maryland measure to allow the terminally ill to end their lives with a doctor's help, but opponents say it could ena...
Feb 15, 2019
Heavyweight divisional match pits Stars, Klippers
The Battlefords North Stars return to action tonight, as the team travels to Kindersley to take on the division-rival Klippers, looking to close the gap on the Global Ag. Risk Solutions Division leade...
Feb 15, 2019
Russia, Germany share skeleton gold; Wesenberg wins bronze
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. - Russia's Elena Nikitina and Germany's Jacqueline Loelling shared the win in a women's World Cup skeleton race on Friday. Nikitina and Loelling both finished two runs in 1 minute, 5...
Feb 15, 2019
Crown stays sexual assault charge against Calgary chef Michael Noble
CALGARY - The Crown has stayed a sexual assault charge against prominent Calgary chef and restaurant owner Michael Noble. Alberta Justice spokeswoman Katherine Thompson says prosecutors determined the...
Feb 15, 2019
Big fine for second man convicted for illegal Canoe Lake fishing
The Ministry of Environment says the case against two men for taking fish from the protected waters of Canoe Lake in the North and illegally selling it, has now wrapped up. The ministry said it was im...
Feb 15, 2019
Vancouver Canucks call up defenceman Luke Schenn amid injury woes
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks have called up veteran defenceman Luke Schenn to fill a void on their injury-plagued roster. Vancouver acquired the 29-year-old from the Anaheim D...
Feb 15, 2019
Perry Pearn learning the nuances of coaching women's hockey with national team
TORONTO - Perry Pearn is still coaching hockey, although he's working on tweaking his approach. The veteran NHL assistant coach is serving as the head coach of Canada's national wo...
Feb 15, 2019
Toronto Wolfpack halfback Joe Mellor faces former Widnes Vikings team
Joe Mellor's lone visit to Toronto was not very special. His Widnes Vikings were relegated from the Super League in a 20-12 loss to the Wolfpack last September. On Saturday, Mellor will be wearin...
Feb 15, 2019
Canadian election observers arrive in Ukraine amid fears of Russian meddling
OTTAWA - The first waves of Canadian election monitors have arrived in Ukraine, as fears rise over Russian meddling in the March 31 presidential ballot. The observer missions are crucial to preserving...
Feb 15, 2019
Quebec winter carnival vows to improve parade after first event deemed a flop
MONTREAL - Organizers of Quebec City's winter carnival learned this week the depth of anger they risk facing if they mess with one of the city's most beloved winter traditions...
Feb 15, 2019