Author Archives:
The latest developments in the Manitoba election; PCs form majority government
WINNIPEG - 10:49 p.m. CDT Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister says the loss of seats the Progressive Conservatives suffered in the provincial election shows his government needs to do a be...
Sep 12, 2019
Mugabe's body heading home to Zimbabwe for mourning, burial
SINGAPORE - The body of Zimbabwe's former President Robert Mugabe was being returned to his homeland Wednesday to lie in state before his burial in the African nation he ruled for decades. Mugabe died...
Sep 12, 2019
The Latest: First debate night of the campaign, minus the Liberal leader
OTTAWA - The latest developments as federal party leaders take part in the first debate of the campaign (all times Eastern): 7 p.m. The three leaders taking part in tonight's election campaign debate ...
Sep 12, 2019
Canadian teenager Jordyn Huitema continues torrid scoring pace for PSG
BRAGA, Portugal - Canadian teenager Jordyn Huitema continued her torrid scoring pace with Paris Saint-Germain on Thursday, scoring twice in stoppage time as the French side blanked Portugal'...
Sep 12, 2019
Green party's Pierre Nantel calls for Quebec independence 'as fast as possible'
MONTREAL - A prominent federal Green party candidate told an internet radio show Tuesday he wants Quebec to separate from Canada as soon as possible. Pierre Nantel, who won his riding south ...
Sep 12, 2019
Young moose crashes through the front door of a B.C. school board office
FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. - A moose that may have had a yearning for learning smashed its way into the Peace River North School District office in Fort St. John, B.C. Jarrod Bell, a director of instruction ...
Sep 12, 2019
New players add depth, raise expectations for Vancouver Canucks
VANCOUVER - After spending a season with a rotating cast of wingers, Vancouver Canucks centre Bo Horvat is looking forward to a little consistency. "Last year, with injuries and stuff, playing with pr...
Sep 12, 2019
Community project celebrating Blackfoot language unveiled
LETHBRIDGE -- A three-dimensional community project designed to help celebrate Indigenous language and Reconciliation Week was unveiled at the Galt Museum on Thursday (Sept 12). Block letters spelling...
Sep 12, 2019 OKI Project - LNN
'SNL' adds 3 to its cast, including an Asian American comic
LOS ANGELES - "Saturday Night Live" is adding three new cast members for its upcoming 45th season, including the show's only Asian American performer. Bowen Yang, who joined NBC's "SNL" last season as...
Sep 12, 2019
Construction of Trans Mountain pipeline expansion still faces hurdles
VANCOUVER - Barbara Gard calls her three-hectare property, nestled below the forested peak of Sumas Mountain, a "miniature Stanley Park." Its lush trees and flowing creek reminded her of Vancouver's m...
Sep 12, 2019