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Women's tennis tour ends Peng Shuai-inspired China boycott
The women's professional tennis tour will bring its events back to China later this year, announcing on Thursday the end of a boycott instituted in late 2021 over concerns about the safety of former p...
Apr 13, 2023
Two youths found deceased in Sylvan Lake hotel
SYLVAN LAKE, AB - Police in central Alberta have confirmed that two youths passed away over the weekend at a hotel in Sylvan Lake.On Sunday, April 9, 2023 at roughly 10:43 a.m., Sylvan Lake RCMP recei...
Apr 13, 2023
Norway expels 15 Russian diplomats suspected of spying
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) - Norway's government said Thursday that it was expelling 15 Russian diplomats from the country, saying they were suspected of spying while working at the Russian Embassy in O...
Apr 13, 2023
Official: Russia may discuss swap involving WSJ reporter
MOSCOW (AP) - Russia may be willing to discuss a potential prisoner swap involving jailed Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich with the U.S. after a court delivers its verdict, a top Russian ...
Apr 13, 2023
In The News for April 13: Which Canadian bank was 2022's biggest fossil fuel backer?
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Thursday, April 13, 2023 ... What we are watch...
Apr 13, 2023
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to visit Saskatchewan today to promote Liberal budget
REGINA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be in Saskatchewan today to sell the Liberal government's new budget. Trudeau is to visit a Regina grocery store and meet with families and employees to dis...
Apr 13, 2023
Funeral today for Quebec provincial police officer killed on the job last month
TROIS-RIVIRES, Que. - Police officers and first responders from across North America are expected to participate in a funeral procession today for a Quebec provincial police officer killed while on du...
Apr 13, 2023
Court preserves access to abortion drug, tightens rules
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - A federal appeals court has preserved access to an abortion drug for now but under tighter rules that would allow the drug only to be dispensed up to seven weeks, not 10, and not ...
Apr 13, 2023
Islanders beat Canadiens 4-2 to wrap up playoff spot
NEW YORK (AP) - Brock Nelson scored twice and the New York Islanders beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-2 on Wednesday night to wrap up a playoff spot. The Islanders are awaiting the outcome of the Florida...
Apr 12, 2023
Zadorov hat trick lifts Calgary Flames to season-ending win over San Jose Sharks
CALGARY - Led by Nikita Zadorov's first career hat trick, the Calgary Flames concluded a disappointing regular season on Wednesday with a 3-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks. Calgary (38-27-17) finis...
Apr 12, 2023