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Supreme Court of Canada agrees to weigh in on B.C. First Nations' title dispute
The Supreme Court of Canada has agreed to weigh in on a dispute between First Nations that have overlapping land title claims in British Columbia. The overlapping claims involve the Gitanyow Nation, t...
Apr 24, 2025

Canadiens' Matheson expects electric Montreal crowd in Game 3: 'I get goosebumps'
WASHINGTON - Mike Matheson knows firsthand what playoff hockey in Montreal feels like, but even he can't imagine how electric the Bell Centre's atmosphere will be Friday night. The Canadiens will host...
Apr 24, 2025

'We just have to be better:' Edmonton Oilers look to regroup after Game 2 loss
LOS ANGELES - For Leon Draisaitl, the answer is easy - the Edmonton Oilers simply need to find another gear. The Los Angeles Kings thumped the Oilers 6-2 on Wednesday to take a 2-0 lead in their best-...
Apr 24, 2025

Palestinian officials vote to create a vice presidency under aging leader Abbas
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) - The Palestine Liberation Organization on Thursday announced the creation of a vice presidency under 89-year-old leader Mahmoud Abbas, who has not specified a successor. The ...
Apr 24, 2025

Judge blocks parts of Trump’s overhaul of US elections, including proof-of-citizenship requirement
NEW YORK (AP) - A federal judge on Thursday blocked the Trump administration from immediately enacting certain changes to how federal elections are run, including adding a proof-of-citizenship require...
Apr 24, 2025

B.C. fruit growers invest in new tools to protect crops from extreme weather
The program is part of the provincial government's wider effort to protect B.C agriculture from the growing threat of climate change.ate Resiliency program.The program supports 67 projects across the ...
Apr 24, 2025

Canada caught up in China-U.S. trade war as Trump claims fentanyl continues to flow
WASHINGTON - Pulling Canada into his trade war with China, U.S. President Donald Trump claims Chinese fentanyl continues to "pour" across both borders. Trump complained on social media today about Chi...
Apr 24, 2025

Mental Health Week to be marked with events in Vernon
A block party and film screening will be held in Vernon to mark Mental Health Week.The Vernon and District branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA Vernon) will host a community get-toge...
Apr 24, 2025

Court hears legal arguments in former world junior hockey players' sex assault case
LONDON - A London, Ont., court is hearing legal arguments today in the sex assault trial of five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team. Michael McLeod, Carter Hart, Alex Formenton, Dillo...
Apr 24, 2025

Max Pacioretty set to enter Battle of Ontario after long layoff
OTTAWA - Max Pacioretty will draw into the Maple Leafs lineup for Game 3 of the Toronto's first-round playoff series with the Ottawa Senators. The veteran winger is set to the take the place of Nick R...
Apr 24, 2025

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