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'The world is too messy for bureaucratic hurdles': Canada still bars Afghanistan aid
Ottawa has plans to finally stop blocking Canadian development aid to Afghanistan this year. But by the time its new system is fully up and running, the Taliban will have been in control of the countr...
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Planning a summer trip to Quebec's Îles-de-la-Madeleine? You'll have to pay up.
MONTREAL - Tens of thousands of visitors flock to Quebec's les-de-la-Madeleine every summer to behold its cliff-framed seascapes and sandy beaches. But starting next month, those island sojourns will ...
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Five things to know about the NHL playoffs
One of the greatest broadcasting moments for the late Bob Cole occurred early in 1976 while watching Russia's powerful Red Army team head to the dressing room before the first period ended to protest ...
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NHL roundup: Rangers grab 3-0 series lead with 3-1 win over Capitals
WASHINGTON (AP) - Vincent Trocheck had a power-play goal and a short-handed assist, Igor Shesterkin made 27 saves and the New York Rangers moved one win away from advancing by beating the Washington C...
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Hyman, Draisaitl score twice as Oilers beat Kings 6-1 and take 2-1 series lead
LOS ANGELES - Zach Hyman and Leon Draisaitl scored twice, and the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Los Angeles Kings 6-1 on Friday to take a 2-1 lead in their first-round playoff series. Hyman increased h...
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Special teams carry Rangers to 3-1 win over Capitals, 3-0 series lead
WASHINGTON (AP) - Nothing seems to be able to knock the New York Rangers off their game, certainly not giving up a fluky bounce goal five minutes in or having seven penalties called on them. Again the...
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Kim opens 4-shot lead in LPGA Tour's JM Eagle LA Championship
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Grace Kim opened a four-stroke lead Friday in the LPGA Tour's JM Eagle LA Championship, shooting a 5-under 66 in tricky afternoon conditions at Wilshire Country Club. A stroke ahead...
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DeSmith stops 30 shots, Canucks edge Predators 2-1 to retake series lead
NASHVILLE - J.T. Miller had a goal and assist and the Vancouver Canucks edged the Nashville Predators 2-1 to re-take the lead in their first-round playoff series. Brock Boeser also scored for the Canu...
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A list of NNA winners and finalists; Globe and Mail nabs seven
TORONTO - The National Newspaper Awards were handed out in Toronto on Friday night. Here is the complete list of the winners and finalists: Arts and Entertainment: Winner: Matt Simmons, Cara McKenna a...
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Arizona Cardinals take Canadian Adams in third round of NFL draft
DETROIT, Maine - Isaiah Adams is an Arizona Cardinal. Arizona selected the Illinois offensive lineman with the seventh pick of the third round, No. 71 overall, of the NFL draft on Friday night. Adams,...
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