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'We'll see where it goes': Alberta town surveys citizens on alcohol ban
A southern Alberta town that has been dry since it was founded more than 100 years ago is asking residents whether they want restaurants to serve alcohol. The town of Raymond, about 240 kilometres sou...
Apr 07, 2022
Liberals set to unveil 2022 federal budget that promises billions in new spending
OTTAWA - The federal Liberals are set to unveil their latest spending plan today that aims to balance promises made to voters in last year's election campaign, in the pact with the NDP, and recently t...
Apr 07, 2022
Turkey suspends trial of Saudi suspects in Khashoggi killing
ISTANBUL (AP) - A Turkish court ruled Thursday to suspend the trial in absentia of 26 Saudis accused in the gruesome killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi and for the case to be transfe...
Apr 07, 2022
Flames get unlikely boost from Michael Stone, beat Ducks 4-2
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Michael Stone got his first goal of the season and an assist in his 500th NHL game, and Elias Lindholm scored his 36th goal in the Calgary Flames' 4-2 victory over the Anaheim D...
Apr 06, 2022
Pettersson scores twice, Canucks rout Golden Knights 5-1
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Elias Pettersson scored twice and had two assists to lead the Vancouver Canucks to a 5-1 victory over Vegas on Wednesday night, snapping a five-game winning streak for the Golden Knig...
Apr 06, 2022
Top-seed Sabalenka, past champ Keys advance in Charleston
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - Top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka won for the first time since late February, outlasting American Alison Riske 7-6 (3), 6-4 on Wednesday to start the weather-delayed Credit One Charle...
Apr 06, 2022
Humboldt remembers on fourth anniversary of tragic bus accident
It was a beautiful April day in Humboldt with the snow melting away and people out enjoying the sunshine.It was also a somber day for reflection as the City of Humboldt and the Humboldt Broncos honour...
Apr 06, 2022
Extend special immigration measures to other crises: House of Commons committee
OTTAWA - The House of Commons committee on immigration says there has been a distinct difference between the way Canada has treated Ukrainians fleeing the war in their country and those fleeing other ...
Apr 06, 2022
Canadian Rory (The Red King) MacDonald returns to action at PFL 3 on May 6
TORONTO - Canadian welterweight Rory (The Red King) MacDonald will meet American Brett (Fudoshin) Cooper at PFL 3 on May 6 at Esports Stadium Arlington in Arlington, Texas. Lightweight champion Kayla ...
Apr 06, 2022
More spending, less taxes: Sask. business analyst offers insight into federal budget
Predictions for Canada's latest budget include robust spending - though less on COVID-19 - and a possible expansion of capital gains.Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is to unveil the federal budget ...
Apr 06, 2022