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CP NewsAlert: Alberta introduces bill giving it gatekeeping role on federal funding
EDMONTON - Alberta is proposing a law that would allow it to veto any deal struck between municipalities and the federal government. Premier Danielle Smith says the province has had long-standing conc...
Apr 10, 2024
At least two shot when gunfire erupts at Philadelphia Eid event, official tells AP
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - At least two people were shot Wednesday at an Eid al-Fitr event in Philadelphia, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press. The official could not discuss details of the...
Apr 10, 2024
Canada wary of quarterfinal opponent Sweden at world women's hockey championship
UTICA, N.Y. - Canada's women intend to be on their toes against a quarterfinal opponent that took them to the brink of elimination in last year's world hockey championship. A Sarah Nurse overtime goal...
Apr 10, 2024
Quebec Superior Court judge authorizes QMJHL hazing class-action lawsuit
MONTREAL - Quebec Superior Court has authorized a class-action lawsuit against the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League and its teams over alleged hazing abuse. Justice Jacques G. Bouchard gave the s...
Apr 10, 2024
B.C. has lowest snowpack on record, drought a concern: BC River Forecast Centre
VANCOUVER - A hydrologist with British Columbia's River Forecast Centre says the April snow survey shows the lowest snowpack on record in the province. Jonathan Boyd says the snowpack is 63 per cent o...
Apr 10, 2024
Adam Silver says gambling probe of Toronto's Jontay Porter could lead to banishment from league
NEW YORK (AP) - Toronto's Jontay Porter could face expulsion from the league if the gambling-related accusations against him are found to be true, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Wednesday. Silver, ...
Apr 10, 2024
Preparations are being made for a potential NHL team in Salt Lake City
Preparations are being made behind the scenes and in the public eye in case an NHL team is in Salt Lake City sooner than later. Prospective owner Ryan Smith on social media earlier this week solicited...
Apr 10, 2024
Adam Silver says gambling probe of Toronto's Jontay Porter could lead to banishment from league
NEW YORK (AP) - Toronto's Jontay Porter could face expulsion from the league if the gambling-related accusations against him are found to be true, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Wednesday. Silver, ...
Apr 10, 2024
NDP says carbon price is not 'be-all, end-all' of climate policy, backs Tory motion
OTTAWA - The New Democrats say they will support a Conservative motion that calls on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to defend his carbon pricing policy in a televised "emergency meeting" with the count...
Apr 10, 2024
Message delivered: When NHL head coaches go public with criticism
Sheldon Keefe walked into the Maple Leafs locker room and did something he loathed. Toronto's head coach addressed his team after a loss - a particularly ugly one at that. He called out his leaders, i...
Apr 10, 2024