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PHOTOS: Northern Lights dazzle skies over Saskatchewan
The Thanksgiving long weekend ended in spectacular fashion for many in Saskatchewan as the Northern Lights illuminated the night skies.The phenomenon was captured across North America as strips of gre...
Oct 12, 2021
Biden to meet Kenya president as war roils nearby Ethiopia
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden is set to hold his first bilateral talks as president with an African leader on Thursday, hosting Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta as war and a humanitarian crisis...
Oct 12, 2021
U.S. residents fear reopened Mexican border more than Canadian one, poll suggests
WASHINGTON - A new poll suggests U.S. residents are far more worried about reopening the land border with Mexico than they are about letting Canadians drive south. The poll, conducted by Leger for the...
Oct 12, 2021
Jets bolster defence, but goaltending could prove thin behind Hellebuyck
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets may have filled some holes on defence in the off-season, but there's uncertainty about the team's fortunes when all-star goalie Connor Hellebuyck gets a night off. Trades ...
Oct 12, 2021
Canadiens sign forward Suzuki to eight-year extension worth $63 million
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens have signed centre Nick Suzuki to an eight-year, US$63-million contract extension. The deal will pay Suzuki an average annual salary of $7.875 million. Suzuki, 22, le...
Oct 12, 2021
Carrot River is celebrating the opening of their new water treatment plant
Carrot River is cutting the ribbon on its new water treatment plant. In celebration of the project's nearing completion, Brendan Hall, the town administrator, announced the event for Oct. 13."We are f...
Oct 12, 2021
Fortin reinstatement ruling, COVID concern in schools : In The News for Oct. 12, 2021
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 Oct. 12 ... What we are watching in Canada ......
Oct 12, 2021
Parents concerned about COVID-19 spread in schools, support mask mandates: survey
The majority of respondents in a newly released Canada-wide survey say they are concerned about the spread of COVID-19 in schools and want children and staff to wear masks. The survey by the Canadian ...
Oct 12, 2021
Judge set to rule today on Maj.-Gen. Fortin's reinstatement to vaccine campaign
OTTAWA - A Federal Court judge is set to rule today on Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin's request for reinstatement as the head of Canada's vaccine distribution campaign. The ruling by Justice Ann Marie McDonald...
Oct 12, 2021
Walk it off: Red Sox eliminate Rays 6-5 with late sac fly
BOSTON (AP) - Kik Hernandez delivered Boston's second straight walk-off win, scoring pinch-runner Danny Santana with a sacrifice fly in the ninth inning to send the Red Sox to the AL Championship Seri...
Oct 11, 2021