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Contraband tobacco inhales 30 to 50 per cent of B.C. market, retailers, industry fear
VICTORIA - At first, Cory Holland thought government anti-smoking measures were working when he noticed tobacco sales at his British Columbia convenience store started to drop. Holland said he recalle...
Dec 16, 2022
'Money on the table': Those who don't file tax returns miss benefits delivered by CRA
OTTAWA - Canadians who don't file their tax returns are sometimes shocked to find out how much money they're owed by the government for years of missed benefits, says the head of a non-profit organiza...
Dec 16, 2022
As clock ticks for Montreal nature talks, UN official warns of 'trust deficit'
OTTAWA - The Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations says the ongoing tension around public financing to save nature stem from a "trust deficit" because wealthier countries have failed to fulfi...
Dec 16, 2022
Huge Berlin aquarium bursts; housed 1,500 tropical fish
A huge aquarium in the center of Berlin has burst, causing a wave of devastation in and around the Sea Life tourist attraction, German police said Friday. Police spokesman Martin Stralau said officers...
Dec 16, 2022
Russia launches another major missile attack on Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Ukrainian authorities reported explosions in at least three cities Friday, saying Russia has launched a major missile attack"= on energy facilities and infrastructure. Local autho...
Dec 16, 2022
Nurse's winner leads Canada to 3-2 victory over U.S. in Rivalry Series, snap skid
HENDERSON, Nev. - Sarah Nurse scored the game-winning goal 15:04 into the third period as Canada snapped a three-game skid, defeating the United States 3-2 in Rivalry Series action on Thursday. Blayre...
Dec 15, 2022
Kyrou scores shootout winner as Blues top Oilers 4-3
EDMONTON - Jordan Kyrou scored the shootout winner as the St. Louis Blues came from behind to win their second in a row, defeating the Edmonton Oilers 4-3 on Thursday. Kyrou, Robert Thomas and Vladimi...
Dec 15, 2022
Connor's OT winner leads Jets to 2-1 win over Predators, snap two-game skid
WINNIPEG - Kyle Connor scored the game-winning goal 3:31 into overtime to lift the Winnipeg Jets to a 2-1 victory over the Nashville Predators on Thursday. Dylan DeMelo added the other for Winnipeg (1...
Dec 15, 2022
Ducks earn second regulation win of the season with 5-2 victory over Canadiens
MONTREAL - The Anaheim Ducks picked up just their second regulation win of the season by defeating the Montreal Canadiens 5-2 on Thursday. John Klingberg scored two goals for Anaheim (8-20-3) while Tr...
Dec 15, 2022
Vesey scores twice as Rangers down Maple Leafs 3-1
NEW YORK (AP) - Jimmy Vesey had two goals, Igor Shesterkin made 22 saves and the New York Rangers beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-1 on Thursday night for their fifth straight win. Vesey snapped a tie w...
Dec 15, 2022