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Penguins GM Jim Rutherford, who oversaw Cup wins, resigns
Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford, a Hockey Hall of Famer who helped lead the team to a pair of Stanley Cup titles, resigned abruptly on Wednesday. The 71-year-old Rutherford cited "p...
Jan 27, 2021

Defender/midfielder Andy Rose re-signs with Vancouver Whitecaps
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps have signed defender/midfielder Andy Rose to a one-year extension. Rose returns for his third season with the Whitecaps and seventh in MLS. The 30-year-old product ...
Jan 27, 2021

More southern Alberta communities voice concern over province's plans to expand coal
Concern over the Alberta government's decision to drop a coal policy that has protected the eastern slopes of the Rockies for decades is growing among area communities At least six cities, towns and m...
Jan 27, 2021

Senate to resume six days later than planned in due to COVID-19 pandemic
OTTAWA - The Senate will be reopening for business nearly a week later than planned, partly in response to the surging second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Senate Speaker George Furey is extending th...
Jan 27, 2021

Alberta border agents made record meth bust after pulling over produce truck
COUTTS, Alta. - The Canada Border Services Agency says officers in southern Alberta made the country's largest-ever methamphetamine seizure at a land border crossing last month. The agency says in a n...
Jan 27, 2021

EU health official blasts slow vaccine delivery, and is consulting with Canada
OTTAWA - The Trudeau government is being urged to follow the tough talk of Europe's health minister, who Wednesday accused a vaccine company of not living up to its moral and legal obligations because...
Jan 27, 2021

Census data for congressional seats still months away
The numbers used for divvying up U.S. congressional seats among the states won't be ready until the end of April, a Census Bureau official said Wednesday. The new goal for finishing data processing fo...
Jan 27, 2021

Zolgensma to be funded on case-by-case basis in Alberta
Families of children suffering from spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) may now be eligible to receive funding on a case-by-case basis for gene replacement therapy treatment in Alberta, including for the pr...
Jan 27, 2021

Fed stresses its commitment to low rates for the long run
WASHINGTON - The Federal Reserve pledged on Wednesday to keep its low interest rate policies in place even well after the economy has sustained a recovery from the viral pandemic. The Fed said in a st...
Jan 27, 2021

Second meeting on anti-Indigenous racism in health to focus on solutions
OTTAWA - Canadians expect concrete measures from politicians to ensure everyone - Indigenous people included - has access to first-class medical treatment, Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller sai...
Jan 27, 2021