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Easing rules for parental benefits created inequities among parents, documents say
OTTAWA - Newly released documents show federal officials have been aware since the fall that some new parents might be receiving a smaller amount of money than they would have if not for a change in t...
Jan 27, 2021
UN survey uses Angry Birds to reveal Canadian, global opinions on climate policies
Canadians are "Angry Birds" when it comes to climate change, shows a survey the United Nations calls the largest ever taken on the issue. The mammoth survey, which drew respondents through the use of ...
Jan 26, 2021
Mitch Marner scores game winner for Maple Leafs in 4-3 win over Flames
CALGARY - Mitch Marner scored the game-winner for the Toronto Maple Leafs in a 4-3 win Tuesday over the host Calgary Flames. Marner scored Toronto's fourth goal at 12:14 of the third period. With his ...
Jan 26, 2021
Nikolaj Ehlers leads the way, Jets storm back to beat Oilers 6-4
WINNIPEG - Nikolaj Ehlers had a goal and three assists as the Winnipeg Jets battled back from an early 3-1 deficit to defeat the Edmonton Oilers 6-4 on Tuesday.Andrew Copp added two goals, including o...
Jan 26, 2021
Proposed waterfront district, municipal stimulus projects highlighted in 2021 State of the City
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Upcoming development projects rose to the forefront, as Mayor Ted Clugston delivered the 2021 State of the City. One of the main highlights was the proposed waterfront development d...
Jan 26, 2021
Baseball Hall gets no new members; Schilling 16 votes shy
NEW YORK - The baseball Hall of Fame won't have any new players in the class of 2021 after voters decided no one had the merits - on-the-field or off - for enshrinement in Cooperstown on this year's b...
Jan 26, 2021
AP source: Semien, Blue Jays agree to $18M, 1-year contract
TORONTO - Shortstop Marcus Semien agreed to an $18 million, one-year contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke on conditi...
Jan 26, 2021
Baseball Hall gets no new members; Schilling 16 votes shy
NEW YORK - The baseball Hall of Fame won't have any new players in the class of 2021 after voters decided no one had the merits - on-the-field or off - for enshrinement in Cooperstown on this year's b...
Jan 26, 2021
Online session will help parents set screen-time limits
MEDICINE HAT, AB - With people spending more time at home and often in front of a screen, two local registered psychologists are hosting a session to help parents and caregivers set screen-time limits...
Jan 26, 2021
Widespread internet outages hit northeast U.S.
Internet users across the northeast U.S. experienced widespread outages for several hours Tuesday, interrupting work and school because of an unspecified Verizon network issue. "An internet issue impa...
Jan 26, 2021