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Armstrong eyes more work on Meighan Creek
Still concerned about future flooding, the City of Armstrong is looking for provincial funding for more work on Meighan Creek. Mayor Chris Pieper said the city has been considering an overflow bypass ...
Sep 13, 2019
Winnipeg Jets defenceman Dustin Byfuglien granted leave of absence
Winnipeg Jets defenceman Dustin Byfuglien has been granted a leave of absence by the club. The NHL team did not list a reason for the move. The Jets made the announcement just before the start of trai...
Sep 13, 2019
Pair of male king penguins parenting new chick at Calgary Zoo
CALGARY - The Calgary Zoo's newest king penguin chick is already growing strong thanks to lots of parenting from a pair of male king penguins. Four-year-old Arthur and 17-year-old Nero have been ...
Sep 13, 2019
Report: Olympic bobsled champion Kaillie Humphries wants to slide for U.S.
CALGARY - Two-time Olympic bobsled champion Kaillie Humphries wants to compete for the United States and has filed a lawsuit against Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton to obtain her release, according to ...
Sep 13, 2019
Canucks still trying to find 'common ground' with RFA Brock Boeser: GM
Vancouver Canucks general manager Jim Benning says no one wants Brock Boeser at training camp more than he does. But with players set to hit the ice on Friday and the right-winger still without a new ...
Sep 13, 2019
Brazil hospital fire death toll rises to 10
RIO DE JANEIRO - Firefighters in Brazil say the death toll in a hospital fire that forced the evacuation of patients in Rio de Janeiro has risen to at least 10. The fire department on Friday also said...
Sep 13, 2019
Ontario woman's remains to return home from the Bahamas: mother
The remains of an Ontario woman who died in the Bahamas during hurricane Dorian will soon be returned home, her mother said. Josie McDonagh said Alishia Liolli's body was flown off the ...
Sep 13, 2019
UK court: Boris Johnson's suspension of Parliament unlawful
LONDON - A Scottish court dealt another blow to Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Brexit plans Wednesday, ruling that his decision to suspend Parliament less than two months before the U.K. is due to lea...
Sep 13, 2019
Political parties urged to commit to policies for data-driven economy
OTTAWA - Chambers of commerce from Canada's biggest cities will release a campaign wish list Wednesday urging political parties to commit to establishing national data-governa...
Sep 13, 2019
In the news today, Sept. 11
Six stories in the news for Wednesday, Sept. 11 --- FEDERAL ELECTION TO BEGIN TODAY Prime Minister Justin Trudeau kicks off his bid for re-election today, heading to Rideau Hall this mo...
Sep 13, 2019

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