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Film probes history of Native Americans in the US military
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A new PBS film, "The Warrior Tradition," seeks to examine the history of Native Americans in the U.S. military since World War I. Through interviews with veterans, the documentary ...
Nov 09, 2019
Jets forward Little suffers perforated eardrum, no timeline for return
Winnipeg Jets forward Bryan Little has a perforated eardrum and is dealing with vertigo after a teammate's shot struck him near the ear during a game. Jets coach Paul Maurice spoke Thursday and gave a...
Nov 09, 2019
People of colour make gains in mayoral races across the US
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - People of colour made history this week by winning municipal races in places their families were once ignored or prevented from voting, including a New Mexico mayor whose father wa...
Nov 09, 2019
Wildlife expert identifies rogue goose likely responsible for attacking woman
HALIFAX - The rogue goose likely responsible for an unprovoked attack on an 87-year-old Halifax-area woman has been identified, and the angry bird may be removed from a w...
Nov 09, 2019
Nova Scotia jury deliberates in case of constables charged in jail cell death
HALIFAX - A Nova Scotia jury resumed deliberations today in a case where two special constables are facing charges in the jail-cell death of a 41-year-old man left lying in police lockup wit...
Nov 09, 2019
Quebec overturns decision to deny French woman immigration documents over language issue
MONTREAL - The Quebec government has overturned a decision to deny a French woman her Quebec immigration documents because of a chapter in English in her PhD thesis. Emilie Dubois ...
Nov 09, 2019
For new Tory MP Alex Ruff, this year's Remembrance Day brings changes
OTTAWA - Alex Ruff, a retired colonel with 25 years in the Armed Forces, has missed commemorating Remembrance Day in his hometown of Tara, Ont. just six times. He'd even scheduled leave from his last ...
Nov 09, 2019
Soroka's award-worthy rookie season no surprise to former big leaguer Reitsma
Former Canadian big leaguer Chris Reitsma knew Mike Soroka had the potential to become a top pitching prospect when he first met the Atlanta Braves rookie at a baseball camp in Calgary ...
Nov 09, 2019
Under fire over immigration plan, Quebec premier takes solace in positive Facebook reviews
QUEBEC - Under fire from the higher education and business communities for his immigration reforms, Quebec Premier Francois Legault pointed Thursday to the positive reviews of his gover...
Nov 09, 2019
Ex-Blue Jay Devon Travis opts for free agency instead of trip to minors
TORONTO - Former Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Devon Travis has declined his assignment to triple-A Buffalo and elected to become a free agent. Injuries have troubled Travis for years. He...
Nov 09, 2019