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Canadiens forward Brendan Gallagher out indefinitely with concussion
Montreal Canadiens forward Brendan Gallagher has been placed on injured reserve with a concussion and is out indefinitely. Canadiens coach Claude Julien confirmed Gallagher's injury Thursday as Montre...
Jan 02, 2020

Passenger train derails in Manitoba with 12 on board, no serious injuries
MACGREGOR, Man. - RCMP say a Via Rail passenger train has derailed west of Winnipeg with a dozen people on board. They say passengers and crew are being assessed but do not appear to be seriously inju...
Jan 02, 2020

Bye-bye buoy: Large beacon removed from Florida beach
NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. - A large red navigation buoy that bobbed around the Atlantic Ocean for two years was removed Thursday from a Florida beach where it had become something of a tourist attraction...
Jan 02, 2020

Women's Learn to Play Hockey Program
The 2020 Women's Learn to Play Hockey is starting soon, coached by Shawn Mooney at the Star City Rink.Ice time: Sunday's at 5:45-6:45pm on:January 5, 12, 19, 26February 2, 9, 23March 1, 15, 22, 29 Cos...
Jan 02, 2020

Prince Albert welcomes first baby of 2020
She has a famous name and an exciting entrance into the world to match.Newborn Grace Kelly Morin made her regal arrival at 5:02 a.m. on Wednesday, becoming the city's first baby of the new decade. Gra...
Jan 02, 2020 Parents Gary and Christina pose with their new daughter and Dr. Lalita Malhotra (right). (submitted photo/Victoria Hospital Foundation)

Melfort's New Year's Day baby arrives
Melfort welcomed their New Year's Baby shortly after the calendar turned to 2020.Melody Patterson and Troy Dufault of Melfort welcomed Ryder Sheldon Lionel Dufault at 1:34 a.m. on January 1.Ryder weig...
Jan 02, 2020 Ryder Sheldon Lionel Dufault was born at 1:34 a.m. on New Year's Day, making him Melfort's New Year's baby. (submitted photo/Troy Dufault)

Sour notes for Macron from striking Paris Opera musicians
PARIS - French President Emmanuel Macron has called for a compromise between his government and unions over plans to change the pension system that have led to sustained strikes - including from Paris...
Jan 02, 2020

Poll on best prime ministers of the 20th century suggests regional divide
OTTAWA - There appears to be a regional divide in how fondly Canadians view prime ministers past, according to a poll that might shed light on today's politics. The survey from the ...
Jan 02, 2020

Alberta justice minister says province will 'fight back' against carbon tax
CALGARY - Alberta is promising to continue its fight against the federal consumer carbon tax as the price of gasoline in the province is set to jump. Starting Wednesday, a litre of gas is expecte...
Jan 02, 2020

Popular program to sponsor parents, grandparents postponed by Liberals
OTTAWA - The federal government has hit pause on a popular immigration program that allows people to sponsor their parents or grandparents to come to Canada. The parents and grandparents program norma...
Jan 02, 2020