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Canadians set back clocks this weekend as debate over seasonal time changes continues
Most Canadians have the chance to catch up on some sleep when clocks move back an hour Sunday, but an Ontario politician is optimistic it could be the last time for the country's most populous provinc...
Nov 06, 2021
Biden hails infrastructure win as 'monumental step forward'
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden on Saturday hailed Congress' passage of his $1 trillion infrastructure package as a "monumental step forward for the nation" after fractious fellow Democrats reso...
Nov 06, 2021
'It's going to be crazy': Snowbirds at campground eager for U.S. border reopening
MILK RIVER, Alta. - Nearly two years of being caged in Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic has some snowbirds anxiously waiting in their motorhomes and trailers in southern Alberta.The Eight Flags Cam...
Nov 06, 2021
Oil tanker explodes in Sierra Leone, killing at least 92
FREETOWN, Sierra Leone (AP) - An oil tanker exploded near Sierra Leone's capital, killing at least 92 people and severely injuring dozens of others after large crowds gathered to collect leaking fuel,...
Nov 06, 2021
Hearing on Baffinland's proposed expansion of Nunavut mine to wrap up in Iqaluit
IQALUIT, Nunavut - A public hearing on a proposed expansion of an iron ore mine on the northern tip of Baffin Island in Nunavut is to conclude today in Iqaluit with closing remarks from communities cl...
Nov 06, 2021
Canadians set back clocks this weekend as debate over seasonal time changes continues
Most Canadians have the chance to catch up on some sleep when clocks move back an hour Sunday, but an Ontario politician is optimistic it could be the last time for the country's most populous provinc...
Nov 06, 2021
Business greets Canada-U.S. border opening as glass half full due to testing rule
OTTAWA - Monday's reopening of the Canada-U.S. land border is sparking a mixed reaction among Canadian business leaders: They're excited that people and not just goods will be crossing the border agai...
Nov 06, 2021
Edmonton Elks go winless at home this season, fall 19-17 to Saskatchewan Roughriders
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Elks will finish a CFL season without a win at home for the first time in the team's 72-year history. Despite a furious fourth-quarter rally, a 19-17 loss to the Saskatchewan R...
Nov 05, 2021
Draisaitl scores OT winner in Oilers' 6-5 comeback win over Rangers
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers set a franchise record when Leon Draisaitl scored the overtime winner in a 6-5 comeback win over the New York Rangers on Friday. The Oilers have won nine of their first ...
Nov 05, 2021
Hurricanes post 4-1 loss on home ice against Moose Jaw
LETHBRIDGE, AB. -- After being shut-out 7-0 in back-to-back games, it was hoped the Hurricanes would be able to turn things around when they hosted the Moose Jaw Warriors Friday (Nov 5) night. However...
Nov 05, 2021