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New Hampshire defies national Democrats’ calendar revamp with Jan. 23, 2024, presidential primaries
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) - New Hampshire's secretary of state on Wednesday scheduled the state's presidential primaries for Jan. 23, 2024, extending its century-old streak of going first despite national De...
Nov 15, 2023
Canucks defenceman Soucy out six to eight weeks with lower-body injury
Vancouver Canucks defenceman Carson Soucy will be out six to eight weeks with a lower body injury, the NHL team announced Wednesday. Soucy blocked a shot from Canadiens forward Juraj Slafkovsky early ...
Nov 15, 2023
Alberta COVID-19 panel calls for more cabinet control in crises
EDMONTON, AB - A panel reviewing Alberta's COVID-19 response is calling for rule changes to ensure the premier and cabinet have the last word in future crises, with help from a new senior science offi...
Nov 15, 2023
CPP Investments head pitches Calgary crowd on benefits of staying in Canada Pension Plan
CALGARY, AB - As Alberta considers exiting the Canada Pension Plan, the head of CPP Investments visited Calgary on Tuesday to warn against losing its benefits.CEO John Graham, who leads the profession...
Nov 15, 2023
Cities facing 'unprecedented challenges,' Montreal mayor says as property taxes rise
Montreal is imposing the highest property tax increases in years as Mayor Valrie Plante says Canadian cities are facing "unprecedented challenges" linked to inflation and climate change. Today, Plante...
Nov 15, 2023
Raptors guard Schroder questionable for game against Bucks with knee pain
TORONTO - The Raptors have listed point guard Dennis Schroder as questionable for Toronto's game against the visiting Milwaukee Bucks with right knee soreness. Schroder is averaging 15.4 points and 7....
Nov 15, 2023
A cargo plane returns to JFK Airport after a horse escapes its stall, pilot dumps 20 tons of fuel
NEW YORK (AP) - A cargo plane headed from New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport to Belgium had to return to JFK after a horse escaped its stall and got loose in the hold, according to air t...
Nov 15, 2023
'A symbol of hope': HALO Air Ambulance receives $1M cheque from Medicine Hat
MEDICINE HAT, AB - The city for the first time formally presented HALO Air Ambulance with financial support on Wednesday.A $1 million cheque handed over to HALO officials at the Medicine Hat Regional ...
Nov 15, 2023
Matt Petgrave's former GM comes to player's defence following death of Adam Johnson
Matt Petgrave's former general manager is coming to his defence. Petgrave is the player whose skate cut the neck of Adam Johnson last month during a professional hockey game in England. Johnson died i...
Nov 15, 2023
Gauthier, Shaw named Canada's opening ceremony flag-bearers at Parapan Am Games
SANTIAGO, Chile - Para cyclist Shelley Gautier and wheelchair tennis player Rob Shaw have been named Canada's flag-bearers for the opening ceremony of the Santiago Parapan Am Games. Gautier, from Niag...
Nov 15, 2023