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Bob Dole to lie in state at Capitol as nation honors senator
WASHINGTON (AP) - The body of the late Sen. Bob Dole of Kansas will lie in state in the U.S. Capitol on Thursday as congressional leaders honor the former Republican presidential candidate and World W...
Dec 06, 2021
Active COVID case count continues to drop as 48 new cases and two deaths reported
The provincial government has announced another 48 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 today, half of which are among unvaccinated individuals.Six new cases were identified in northern Saskatchewan; Far N...
Dec 06, 2021
Highway manslaughter trial delayed
Editor's note: This story was updated on Dec. 8th to reflect the preliminary hearing wrapped up Tuesday, and the case will now proceed to Court of Queen's Bench for a pre-trial conference on Jan. 14. ...
Dec 06, 2021
Canadians Smith, Campbell, Norman Jr., to play at World Darts Championships
LONDON - Jeff (The Silencer) Smith, Matt (Ginja Ninja) Campbell and John Norman Jr. will carry Canadian colours at the William Hill World Darts Championship starting next week in England. The 2.5-mill...
Dec 06, 2021
'Not getting on a plane any time soon': Deportation decision delayed in Broncos case
CALGARY - A decision on whether a former truck driver who caused the deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash should be deported to India likely won't be coming until the new year. A lawyer for Jaskirat Sing...
Dec 06, 2021
Cracks in military's Cyclone helicopters could be linked to folding tail: expert
HALIFAX - An aviation expert says cracks recently detected in most of the Canadian military's Cyclone helicopters could be linked to the aircraft's folding tail mechanism. Larry McWha, former commande...
Dec 06, 2021
White House confirms U.S. intends diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics
WASHINGTON - The United States will refrain from sending any diplomatic officials to next year's Winter Olympics in Beijing, a show of protest against China designed to ensure American athletes are st...
Dec 06, 2021
White House confirms U.S. intends diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics
WASHINGTON - The United States will refrain from sending any diplomatic officials to next year's Winter Olympics in Beijing, a show of protest against China designed to ensure American athletes are st...
Dec 06, 2021
Justice Department sues Texas over new redistricting maps
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Department of Justice sued Texas over new redistricting maps Monday, saying the plans discriminate against voters in the state's booming Latino and Black populations. The lawsuit...
Dec 06, 2021
Andreescu isn't playing at Aussie Open, citing a need for more recovery time
TORONTO - Canadian tennis star Bianca Andreescu has decided not to play at the Australian Open next month, saying she'd like more time to recover physically and mentally. The 21-year-old from Mississa...
Dec 06, 2021
