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NHLPA declines to re-open CBA; current agreement will run through 2021-22 season
TORONTO - The NHL Players' Association has announced it will not re-open the current collective bargaining agreement after the 2019-20 season, avoiding a potential lockout next September. Th...
Sep 18, 2019

International group passes on monitoring election due to limited resources
OTTAWA - An international body that specializes in monitoring elections is skipping this year's contest in Canada despite concerns about the role of third-party groups, cybersecurity and social media ...
Sep 18, 2019

Quebec watchdog criticized over investigations of police shootings
MONTREAL - Quebec's independent police watchdog needs to be more transparent and its operations should be investigated by a legislative committee, rights advocates and victims' families said Monday. T...
Sep 18, 2019

International group passes on monitoring election due to limited resources
OTTAWA - An international body that specializes in monitoring elections is skipping this year's contest in Canada despite concerns about the role of third-party groups, cybersecurity and social media ...
Sep 18, 2019

Oil price drops for 2nd day as Saudi crude output recovers
NEW YORK - The price of oil fell Wednesday after Saudi officials announced oil production halted by an attack on the heart of its oil industry would be fully restored within weeks. Prices continued to...
Sep 18, 2019

Creativity without the pressure at 'paint and sip' studios
They've become a global sensation - "paint and sip" studios where adults can spend evenings out learning to make art in a relaxed, BYOB setting. Thousands of franchises now exist to help us all unleas...
Sep 18, 2019

A divided Fed cuts key rate for 2nd time this year
WASHINGTON - A sharply divided Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate Wednesday for a second time this year while saying it's prepared to continue doing what it deems necessary to sustain the...
Sep 18, 2019

Anton Burdasov signs professional tryout contract with Edmonton Oilers
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have signed Russian forward Anton Burdasov to a professional tryout contract. The 28-year-old Burdasov has 176 points (89 goals, 87 assists) in 386 career games over 10 ...
Sep 18, 2019

Browns' Smith honours late girlfriend, playing against Jets
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - Browns defensive end Chris Smith will be honouring his late girlfriend as he believes she would wish. One week after Petara Cordero was killed in front of him in a tragic accid...
Sep 18, 2019

Lethbridge College students to design new city flag pole
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Students at Lethbridge College are getting set to raise the flag.A unique new partnership between the City of Lethbridge and the college will have students from the Engineering Design...
Sep 18, 2019 Perry Stein (left) and Bill Smienk making the announcement on the flag pole project at Lethbridge College on Sept. 18, 2019 (Lethbridge News Now)