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Five things to know about the NHL playoffs
The Toronto Maple Leafs showed coach Sheldon Keefe the door yesterday, the New York Rangers pushed the Carolina Hurricanes closer to one, and Brad Marchand and the Bruins would like to slam one on the...
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In the news today: Immigration ministers to talk temporary visa cap
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Immigration ministers to talk temporary visa cap Federal and provincial ministe...
9h ago
Trial of admitted serial killer to hear about search of landfill for remains
WINNIPEG - A judge is expected to hear from a police officer who led the search of a Winnipeg landfill for the partial remains of a victim of admitted serial killer Jeremy Skibicki. Police cordoned of...
9h ago
Immigration ministers to meet in Montreal over cuts to temporary visas
OTTAWA - Federal and provincial ministers are meeting in Montreal Friday to hash out how to shrink the number of temporary residents in Canada. Immigration Minister Marc Miller is expected to meet wit...
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After B.C.'s walk-back, uncertainty clouds Toronto decriminalization bid
Toronto's bid to decriminalize the possession of illegal drugs for personal use has been plunged into uncertainty in recent days, as drug policy experts suggest political debates over British Columbia...
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Putin reappoints Mishustin as Russia's prime minister
MOSCOW (AP) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has reappointed Mikhail Mishustin as prime minister for the lower house's approval. Parliament Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin said the house, the State Duma,...
11h ago
NHL roundup: Rangers beat Hurricanes 3-2 in OT, lead series 3-0
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Artemi Panarin redirected a pass between his legs at the crease to beat Pyotr Kotchetkov just 1:43 into overtime and the New York Rangers beat the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 on Thurs...
12h ago
NBA roundup: Cavaliers blow out Celtics 118-94, tie series at 1-1
BOSTON (AP) - Donovan Mitchell scored 29 points, Evan Mobley had 21 points and 10 rebounds, and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the top-seeded Boston Celtics 118-94 on Thursday night to tie their second-...
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Heiskanen scores 2 power-play goals, Stars beat Avs 5-3 to even series
DALLAS (AP) - Dallas defenceman Miro Heiskanen scored two power-play goals, Roope Hintz had a goal and three assists and the Stars beat the Colorado Avalanche 5-3 in Game 2 on Thursday night to even t...
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Police in riot gear order pro-Palestinian protesters to leave University of Calgary
CALGARY - A pro-Palestinian protest at the University of Calgary ended late Thursday after police in riot gear surrounded the site, dismantled fencing and ordered demonstrators to leave. Video posted ...
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