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Rays shortstop Wander Franco released from Dominican jail amid ongoing investigation
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) - Wander Franco, a shortstop for the Tampa Bay Rays, was released Monday from a jail in the Dominican Republic amid an ongoing investigation into allegations he ...
Jan 08, 2024

Reading program launches new website, revamped mascot
It's been 32 years since the Northern Reading Program was launched in 1992 and the Pahkisimon Nuye?h Library System (PNLS) is celebrating with a new website and updated mascot. "We just today went liv...
Jan 08, 2024

Melfort looking for new fire chief and city treasurer
Melfort is in the market for a couple of high-profile employees.The city is hiring a new fire chief/emergency program coordinator, as well as a city treasurer.Melfort's new treasurer will be responsib...
Jan 08, 2024

Zumwinkle, Carpenter, Schroeder PWHL's first stars of the week
TORONTO - Minnesota right-winger Grace Zumwinkle and New York forward Alex Carpenter and goaltender Corinne Schroeder were named the Professional Women's Hockey League's first three stars of the week ...
Jan 08, 2024

The 10 most expensive years for weather, natural disaster in Canada: insurance bureau
OTTAWA - These are the 10 most expensive years for natural disasters in Canada as measured by insurance payouts, adjusted for inflation in 2022. This data is from the Insurance Bureau of Canada. 1. 20...
Jan 08, 2024

Another class-action lawsuit over cantaloupe salmonella outbreak filed in Canada
VANCOUVER - A third proposed class-action lawsuit has been filed over salmonella-tainted cantaloupes that have sickened people across Canada. Law firm Slater Vecchio says it has filed the lawsuit in B...
Jan 08, 2024

Feds must decide whether 'all Canadians' have right to assisted dying: senator
OTTAWA - A senator who pushed for people with mental illness to be able to seek a medically assisted death says the federal government must decide whether it will "allow all Canadians" their choice of...
Jan 08, 2024

N.B. mayor looks at plans ahead for 2024
North Battleford Mayor David Gillan is looking forward to a busy year for the city for 2024.Economic development will be one of the top priorities for the city for the year. The city hired Jan Swanson...
Jan 08, 2024

Commanders have started their coaching search. They're interested in Jim Harbaugh, among others
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) - Washington Commanders ownership has already started the process of finding the team's next head of football operations and coach to replace Ron Rivera, a process that could include...
Jan 08, 2024

Hopes remain for Rideau Canal Skateway opening after last year’s historic closure
OTTAWA - Environment Canada senior climatologist David Phillips says he's hopeful Ottawa's famed Rideau Canal will open for skating this year despite winter's slow start. Last year's unseasonal warmth...
Jan 08, 2024