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New laws steer some teachers away from race-related topics
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - New measures that restrict how race is addressed in classrooms have spread confusion and anxiety among many educators, who in some cases have begun pulling books and canceling ...
Nov 18, 2021
Doubts over China tennis star's email raise safety concerns
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) - A Chinese professional tennis player not seen in public since she accused a former top government official of sexual assault purportedly sent an email claiming she was safe and t...
Nov 18, 2021
Winter Is Coming
Winter is coming. What should we do with our time? Puzzles, quilting, reading, snow shoeing, snowmobiling, skating, knitting? Just not sure? Let me share some memories and ideas. One thing is for sure...
Nov 18, 2021
With Olympic berths on the line, intensity runs high at curling trials
SASKATOON - Vice-skip Darren Moulding has played in Olympic qualifiers, Grand Slams, top tour events as well as national and world championships for Brendan Bottcher's Edmonton-based team. When it com...
Nov 18, 2021
The latest news on mudslides and flooding in British Columbia
The latest news on mudslides and flooding in British Columbia. (All times Eastern)--- 10:20 a.m. All eyes are on the weather over Abbotsford with clouds and rain returning to the south coast after two...
Nov 18, 2021
Rittenhouse jury resumes deliberating after 2nd mistrial bid
KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) - The jury at Kyle Rittenhouse's murder trial began deliberating for a third day Thursday with a new defense request for a mistrial hanging over the politically and racially fraught...
Nov 18, 2021
Blue Jays sign right-handed pitcher Jose Berrios to seven-year, $131-million deal
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have signed right-handed pitcher Jose Berrios to a US$131-million, seven-year contract. The Blue Jays made the deal official today after it was widely reported Tuesday ...
Nov 18, 2021
First members of military contingent arrive in B.C. to assist with flood recovery
VANCOUVER - A handful of Armed Forces members have arrived in British Columbia, the first of what Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said could be several hundred troops as the federal government moves...
Nov 18, 2021
Sask. Housing looking to partner with community organizations for affordable housing project
The Saskatchewan Housing Corporation is now accepting proposals from community organizations to create more affordable rental housing.According to a media release, those eligible to apply include non-...
Nov 18, 2021
Fire breaks out on Canadian warship off the coast of Norway, no injuries reported
OTTAWA - The Canadian military says a fire broke out on one of its warships this early morning as the vessel was serving as the flagship of a NATO fleet. No injuries are being reported on board HMCS F...
Nov 18, 2021
