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Magic stumble out of the gate in Game 2, look to regroup upon return home
TORONTO - Terrence Ross' post-mortem on Orlando's lopsided loss to Toronto in Game 2 of their NBA playoff series Tuesday was short and not very sweet. "We just played bad," said Ross, a former Ra...
Apr 17, 2019
A look at Alberta's elections since the province was created in 1905
EDMONTON - A chronology of Alberta elections: Nov. 9, 1905: Lawyer Alexander Rutherford, son of an immigrant farmer from Scotland, leads the Liberals to a lopsided victory over R.B. Bennett's Conserva...
Apr 17, 2019
A list of Alberta premiers since the province was created in 1905
EDMONTON - Former federal cabinet minister Jason Kenney will be the next premier of Alberta after leading his United Conservative Party to a majority in the provincial election on Tuesday. Here i...
Apr 17, 2019
'The NDP is here to stay:' Outgoing Alberta government to serve as Opposition
EDMONTON - Some of Alberta's NDP members say the party has changed the province for the better and believe it will be an effective Opposition. On Tuesday, Albertans elected Jason Kenney...
Apr 17, 2019
In the news today, April 17
Five stories in the news for Wednesday, April 17 --- LOONIE MARKING GAY 'EQUALITY' SPARKS CONCERN A new commemorative loonie is sparking concern among academics and advocates who f...
Apr 17, 2019
Liberals find anti-Trudeau sentiment on campaign trail in Prince Edward Island
OTTAWA - When voters in Prince Edward Island go to the polls next week, they'll be making their choice without any input from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Even though polls suggest Wade MacLauc...
Apr 17, 2019
Feds could tell you when to drive if carbon price law stands, court told
TORONTO - The federal government will end up with the power to regulate almost every facet of life - such as when you can drive or where you can live - if its law aimed at curbing harmful greenho...
Apr 17, 2019
Missing and murdered Indigenous women's inquiry wages court fight for RCMP files
OTTAWA - The national inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women is fighting in court for access to two RCMP files the national police force is refusing to hand over. The inquiry is ...
Apr 17, 2019
Fleury gets 15th playoff shutout, Vegas beats Sharks 5-0
LAS VEGAS - Max Pacioretty had two goals and two assists, Marc-Andre Fleury earned his 15th playoff shutout and the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the San Jose Sharks 5-0 on Tuesday night for a 3-1 lea...
Apr 17, 2019
Stone powers Vegas past San Jose 6-3
LAS VEGAS - After losing in the Stanley Cup Final last June, the Vegas Golden Knights looked to bolster their forward depth by trading for Max Pacioretty and signing Paul Stastny before the season. At...
Apr 16, 2019
