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IS bride loses bid to return to UK to fight for citizenship
LONDON - A woman who ran away from London as a teenager to join the Islamic State group lost her bid Friday to return to the U.K. to fight for the restoration of her citizenship, which was revoked on ...
Feb 26, 2021
2 US Navy warships in Mideast hit by coronavirus outbreaks
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Two U.S. Navy warships operating in the Mideast have been struck by coronavirus outbreaks, authorities said Friday, with both returning to port in Bahrain. A dozen troops...
Feb 26, 2021
Hurricanes hockey back in action after nearly one year
LETHBRIDGE, AB- Almost one year after the remaining games of the WHL 2019-20 season were cancelled due to COVID-19, WHL hockey is finally back.Tonight, February 26, 2021, the Lethbridge Hurricanes fac...
Feb 26, 2021
Union asks why junior school mask rule wouldn't work in B.C. if it does elsewhere
VANCOUVER - As British Columbia teachers argue for broader mask requirements in elementary schools, some families and educators say it's been easy for kids to adapt to the rules in other provinces. He...
Feb 26, 2021
U.S. pandemic diplomacy continues with Blinken's Zoom meeting with Trudeau, Garneau
WASHINGTON - The pandemic diplomacy at work between the United States and Canada is continuing, this time with the secretary of state. Antony Blinken will visit virtually with Prime Minister Justin Tr...
Feb 26, 2021
Some Quebec movie theatres reopen Friday, but owners worry plan not sustainable
MONTREAL - Movie theatres in Quebec were allowed to reopen Friday, but owners are wondering how long they can operate without selling food and with customers who have to be home by 8 p.m. Eric Bouchar...
Feb 26, 2021
The U.S. secretary of state's 'visit' and wayward seals: In The News for Feb. 26
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 Feb. 26 ... What we are watching in Canada ......
Feb 26, 2021
Mike Smith earns shutout as Oilers blank slumping Canucks 3-0
VANCOUVER - Mike Smith collected his second shutout of the season Thursday, lifting the Edmonton Oilers to a 3-0 victory over the beleaguered Vancouver Canucks. The Oilers goalie stopped all 32 shots ...
Feb 25, 2021
Connor scores twice and Jets spoil Ducharme's debut in 6-3 win over Montreal
WINNIPEG - Kyle Connor scored two goals and the Winnipeg Jets spoiled the debut of the Montreal Canadiens' new head coach Dominique Ducharme on Thursday. Nate Thompson scored the go-ahead goal in the ...
Feb 25, 2021
Colin White scores two goals to lead Ottawa Senators to a 6-1 win over Calgary Flames
OTTAWA - Colin White had two goals as the Ottawa Senators earned a 6-1 win over the Calgary Flames on Thursday night. The win was the third straight for Ottawa (7-14-1) -- a first this season -- while...
Feb 25, 2021