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Alberta Premier Jason Kenney set to step down from top job this week
Don't cry for me, Alberta, I was leaving anyway. It's Premier Jason Kenney's swan song message as he prepares to depart the province's top job, forced out by the very United Conservative Party he will...
Oct 02, 2022
What each province, territory is doing on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Friday is the second annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day. The federal government made Sept. 30 a statutory holiday for its workers and federally regulated ...
Oct 02, 2022
Nishioka beats Shapovalov to win Korean Open
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka claimed his second career title after beating fourth seed Denis Shapovalov of Canada 6-4, 7-6 (5) to win the Korean Open on Sunday. The 27-year-old...
Oct 02, 2022
Russian embassy complaints show tricky business of protecting embassies and diplomats
OTTAWA - Russia's recent complaints about its Ottawa embassy being blocked by protesters and attacked with a Molotov cocktail shed light on the tricky balance Canada faces in protecting diplomatic mis...
Oct 02, 2022
Quebec votes: CAQ's Legault holds lead as vote nears despite 'difficult' campaign
MONTREAL - Polls show the Coalition Avenir Qubec in position to coast to a second majority government Monday, but political observers say there is still plenty to watch for on election night -- in par...
Oct 02, 2022
Brazil holds historic election with Lula against Bolsonaro
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - Brazilians were voting on Sunday in an election that could signal a sharp turn to the left in the world's fourth largest democracy after four years of far-right leadership. Incum...
Oct 02, 2022
Raiders earn first win of the season vs. defending champs
PRINCE ALBERT, SK - The Prince Albert Raiders made it happen of Saturday night, defeating the reigning WHL champion Edmonton Oil Kings 5-1 at the Art Hauser Centre. The win comes 24 hours after fallin...
Oct 01, 2022
Golden Gauld notches goal, assist as Vancouver Whitecaps blank Austin FC 2-0
VANCOUVER - Ryan Gauld had a goal and an assist, and the Vancouver Whitecaps recorded a crucial 2-0 victory over Austin FC in their home finale on Saturday. Gauld opened the scoring with a breakaway g...
Oct 01, 2022
Kraken crush Canucks 4-0, remain unbeaten in NHL pre-season
SEATTLE - Hands up if you had the Seattle Kraken dominating Pacific Division rivals or going undefeated in the NHL pre-season. The surprising Kraken posted their fourth consecutive win, and second in ...
Oct 01, 2022
Oilers outlast Jets 3-2 in pre-season shootout
WINNIPEG - Edmonton forward Devin Shore scored the only goal of a shootout to give the Oilers a 3-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets in an NHL pre-season game at the Canada Life Centre on Saturday night...
Oct 01, 2022
