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COVID-19 pandemic prompts recent newcomers to leave Canada for their home countries
OTTAWA - The economic and life disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has prompted some recent immigrants to leave Canada and return to their countries of origin, where they have more social and f...
Mar 07, 2021
Mother of slain daughters supports recent changes to Canada's Divorce Act
VICTORIA - Legal experts and a mother whose ex-partner was convicted of murdering their two daughters hope changes to Canada's Divorce Act will better protect children. Changes to the law took effect ...
Mar 07, 2021
In Newfoundland and Labrador, three ingredients made for explosive COVID-19 outbreak
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - With her classes, three part-time jobs and a wide circle of friends, Grade 12 student Alika White began Feb. 7 with a full schedule. But after a call from public health officials in...
Mar 07, 2021
Connor McDavid snaps three-game pointless streak in 3-2 Oilers win over Flames
EDMONTON - Connor McDavid snapped a three-game pointless streak with a three-point night in a 3-2 Edmonton Oilers win over the Calgary Flames Saturday at Rogers Place in Edmonton. The superstar had a ...
Mar 06, 2021
Puck over glass call haunts Tigers in 3-1 loss to Edmonton
MEDICINE HAT, AB - It's rare to see a single penalty call have a profound impact on a single game, but the Medicine Hat Tigers found themselves unlucky on Saturday night.Scott Atkinson's late power pl...
Mar 06, 2021
Second-period surge carries Montreal Canadiens past the Winnipeg Jets in 7-1 romp
MONTREAL - Brendan Gallagher scored twice in a four-goal second-period surge as the Montreal Canadiens finally found a way to beat Winnipeg, thumping the Jets 7-1 Saturday. Montreal (11-6-6) was comin...
Mar 06, 2021
Vancouver Canucks down Leafs 4-2, hand Toronto second-straight loss
VANCOUVER - J.T. Miller completed the comeback for the Vancouver Canucks Saturday, lifting the team to a 4-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs. Miller and Brock Boeser each had a goal and two assis...
Mar 06, 2021
Murder charge laid following suspicious death of Swift Current woman
SWIFT CURRENT, SK-- A 34-year-old woman has been charged with second-degree murder after a suspicious death occurred Thursday, March 4 in Swift Current. RCMP in Saskatchewan say Roxane Poundmaker has ...
Mar 06, 2021
'Unacceptable:' City councillor calls out province for their handling of the pandemic
MEDICINE HAT,AB- A Medicine Hat city councillor has some blunt words for the province over their handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Councillor Jim Turner was in attendance at the We Choose Freedom ral...
Mar 06, 2021
Westwood takes 1-shot lead at Bay Hill, Canadian Conners tied for second
ORLANDO, Fla. - Lee Westwood isn't just killing time waiting to become old enough to compete against guys his own age. He might not be able to contemplate driving a par 5 - that sideshow Saturday at B...
Mar 06, 2021