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Brush fire forces evacuation of area southwest of Biggar
A wildfire near Biggar forced the evacuation of an area southwest of the town on Monday, as fire crews grappled with flames in a densely forested area.Reports of smoke in the Argo Brush Recreation Are...
Apr 23, 2019 A brush fire burns in the Argo Bush southwest of Biggar on April 22, 2019. (Twitter/Karen Itterman)
Strong voter turnout expected in Prince Edward Island provincial election
CHARLOTTETOWN - It's election day in Prince Edward Island and voter turnout is expected to be strong. More than 36 per cent of eligible voters have already cast their ballots in the advance polls...
Apr 23, 2019
Ceremonies, vigils planned in Toronto to honour victims of deadly van attack
TORONTO - Ceremonies and vigils are planned today to honour those killed or injured in last year's deadly van attack in north Toronto. The City of Toronto is holding an event at the Mel Last...
Apr 23, 2019
Pope denounces 'cruel violence' of Sri Lanka Easter attack
VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis denounced the "cruel violence" of the Easter Sunday slaughter of Christians and foreigners in Sri Lanka as he celebrated the most joyful moment on the Christian liturgical ...
Apr 23, 2019
Voters offered rides, food in Egypt referendum on el-Sissi
CAIRO - Egyptian pro-government media, business people and activists urged a "yes" vote Sunday on constitutional changes that would allow President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi to stay in power until 2030. S...
Apr 23, 2019
Delay of game calls, goalie interference top worst rules for NHLers: survey
The pace and excitement of 3-on-3 overtime isn't just a thrill for hockey fans - NHL players love it too. An Associated Press/Canadian Press survey of NHLPA representatives from all 31...
Apr 23, 2019
NHL players discuss their least-favourite rules
The Associated Press and Canadian Press asked players from all 31 NHL teams what they see as being the worst rule in hockey. Here are some of their responses: "I don't know about the chall...
Apr 23, 2019
Survey: NHLers don't like delay of game rule, like 3-on-3 overtime
The Associated Press and The Canadian Press surveyed an NHL Players' Association representative or alternate representative from all 31 teams on several questions related to the state of the game. Whi...
Apr 23, 2019
New study suggests oilsands greenhouse gas emissions underestimated
New federal research suggests greenhouse gas emissions from Alberta's oilsands may be significantly higher than industry reports. In a study published Tuesday, Environment Canada scientists ...
Apr 23, 2019
In the news today, April 23
Three stories in the news for Tuesday, April 23 --- IT'S ELECTION DAY IN PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND It's election day in Prince Edward Island and voter turnout is expected to be strong. More than&...
Apr 23, 2019
